What happened: The Philadelphia Phillies earned a 6-1 victory in Saturday's series opener. They scored six runs while holding the opposition to one.
Why it matters: The win continues Philadelphia's strong recent form and provides early control of the three-game set. The Phillies have won four of their past five games.
By the numbers: Philadelphia improved to 18-11 and owns a plus-12 run differential this season. The Phillies are averaging 4.6 runs while allowing 4.2 per game.
What to watch: Philadelphia returns to the field Sunday for the second game of the series.