It doesn't feel like hyperbole to call these next three nights against the Dodgers the most interesting and important series for the Phillies so far in 2018. The Phillies and Dodgers are both in first place, with the Phils a game ahead of the Braves and the Dodgers 1 ½ games ahead of the Diamondbacks. On opening day, nobody expected the Phillies would be in this position.