Tonight’s Phillies Game Will Make Franchise History
This isn’t a joke, it’s as real as it gets. Tonight’s Phillies game will make history for the Philadelphia baseball franchise. Kind of hard to believe. But, don’t doubt it,…
PHOENIX, ARIZONA – OCTOBER 21: Bryce Harper #3 of the Philadelphia Phillies celebrates as he rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run against Zac Gallen #23 of the Arizona Diamondbacks during the sixth inning in Game Five of the National League Championship Series at Chase Field on October 21, 2023 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
This isn't a joke, it's as real as it gets. Tonight's Phillies game will make history for the Philadelphia baseball franchise. Kind of hard to believe. But, don't doubt it, because it's true.
Tonight's Phillies Game History
This will be the first time in the history of Philadelphia Phillies that they will play a game seven in the playoffs. Nope, you read that right. In their long, storied history, they have never played in a game seven.
Think about it, 16 postseason appearances since 1883, with 132 postseason games played and they haven't played in a game seven.
That's just unheard of to be honest.
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Aaron Nola has been spectacular this offseason however the Phillies NLCS game six was a bit different for him. In game two where he pitched, the Phillies took down the Arizona Diamondbacks 10-0. Nola pitched six innings striking out six batters while only giving up three hits and zero runs. You honestly can't ask for a better outing from your pitcher especially with all that is on the line.
Unfortunately, Monday night's potential clinching game wasn't the same. Let's watch a recap of the game.
Game 1: Monday, October 16th – 8:07pm EST in Philadelphia (Phillies Win 5-3)
Game 2: Tuesday, October 17th – 8:07pm EST in Philadelphia (Phillies Win 10-0)
Game 3: Thursday, October 19th – 5:07pm EST in Arizona (D-Backs Win 2-1)
Game 4: Friday, October 20th – 8:07pm EST in Arizona (D-Backs Win 6-5)
Game 5: Saturday, October 21st – 8:07pm EST in Arizona (Phillies Win 6-1)
Game 6: Monday, October 23rd – 5:07pm EST in Philadelphia (D-Backs Win 5-1)
Game 7: Tuesday, October 24th – 8:07pm EST in Philadelphia
The NLCS Matchup
The Philadelphia Phillies are in their second straight National League Championship Series. Last year, they played the San Diego Padres and beat them to be awarded the title of National League Champions.
This year, they will take on the Arizona Diamondbacks who just barely squeaked into the playoffs with an 84-78 record. They are the sixth-seeded team in the National League side of the postseason bracket. That’s the seed the Phillies occupied last season.
Now despite being the last team in, don’t sleep on the Diamondbacks. They swept the Brewers (who won the NL Central) in the Wild Card Round in Milwaukee, then swept the number two-seeded Los Angeles Dodgers. SWEPT THEM. That’s impressive. Before playing the Phillies, they hadn't lost a game this playoff season.
But the good news is, the Diamondbacks have a worse regular season than the Phillies, so that means game seven the first in franchise history, will be in Philadelphia!
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The Scoreboard Is Ready
(Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)Fans are ready for the game six matchup between the Phillies and the Diamondbacks. At this point, the Phillies lead the series 3-2. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)
He's Wired In
(Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)Nick Castellanos is getting pumped. He has struggled prior to Game Six in the NLCS. He only has one hit in the series which just happened to be a homerun. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)
Two Outfield Friends
(Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)Johan Rojas and Castellanos are getting pumped up for a very big game back at home. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)
The First Pitch
(Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)Former baseball player and coach Larry Bowa throws out the ceremonial first pitch before Game Six of the Championship Series (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)
Best Mascot In Baseball
(Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)You know him, you love him. What a legend! (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
The Beard
(Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)Brandon Marsh is HYPE after hitting a big double during Game Six. Got the dugout and the fans going. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)
Great Defense
(Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)Brandon Marsh had a big game in the loss against the Diamondbacks. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
Love Him
(Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)The Phillie Phanatic dancing on his own! (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
America's Catcher
(Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)Everyone loves J.T. Realmuto. What a great guy! (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)
Cheering Each Other On
(Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)Dallas Goedert, Fletcher Cox, Lane Johnson, A.J. Brown and Jason Kelce of the Philadelphia Eagles cheering on the Phillies. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
Jason Kelce Is A Vibe
(Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)Love Jason Kelce, center for the Eagles. And he LOVES this team! (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
Game 1: Monday, October 16th – 8:07pm EST in Philadelphia (Phillies Win 5-3)
Game 2: Tuesday, October 17th – 8:07pm EST in Philadelphia (Phillies Win 10-0)
Game 3: Thursday, October 19th – 5:07pm EST in Arizona (D-Backs Win 2-1)
Game 4: Friday, October 20th – 8:07pm EST in Arizona (D-Backs Win 6-5)
Game 5: Saturday, October 21st – 8:07pm EST in Arizona (Phillies Win 6-1)
Game 6: Monday, October 23rd – 5:07pm EST in Philadelphia (D-Backs Win 5-1)
Game 7: Tuesday, October 24th – 8:07pm EST in Philadelphia
The NLCS Matchup
The Philadelphia Phillies are in their second straight National League Championship Series. Last year, they played the San Diego Padres and beat them to be awarded the title of National League Champions.
This year, they will take on the Arizona Diamondbacks who just barely squeaked into the playoffs with an 84-78 record. They are the sixth-seeded team in the National League side of the postseason bracket. That’s the seed the Phillies occupied last season.
Now despite being the last team in, don’t sleep on the Diamondbacks. They swept the Brewers (who won the NL Central) in the Wild Card Round in Milwaukee, then swept the number two-seeded Los Angeles Dodgers. SWEPT THEM. That’s impressive. Before playing the Phillies, they hadn't lost a game this playoff season.
But the good news is, the Diamondbacks have a worse regular season than the Phillies, so that means game seven the first in franchise history, will be in Philadelphia!
