As Phillies chase Cubs, is home field advantage all that important?
The Philadelphia Phillies are competing with the Chicago Cubs for postseason positioning, prompting a reevaluation of the traditional importance of home-field advantage. While playing at home is long considered a significant benefit in the playoffs, analysts are questioning if it remains a decisive factor for success. This debate follows a trend of teams weighing the value of home field against other strategic factors as the regular season concludes.
It's conventional wisdom — you want to play at home. Especially in the postseason.
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