Philadelphia Phillies vs. Miami Marlins in 2023 Wild Card Series: Schedule, game times, TV
Red October is back!
A year after the Philadelphia Phillies fell to the Houston Astros in the World Series, the defending National League champs are back in the playoffs hoping to capture the team's first championship since 2008.
After finishing second to the Atlanta Braves, the Phillies secured the top Wild Card spot after finishing the season with a 90-72 record. It was the sixteenth time the Phils won at least 90 games in a season and the first time since 2011.
In the Wild Card round, the Fightins' will face the Miami Marlins in a best-of-three series at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia for a chance to move onto the NL Division Round against the Braves. The Marlins finished third in the NL East with a 84-77 record.
Here is everything you need to know to get ready for the series:
What was the score of the Phillies game last night?
Game 2: Phillies 7, Marlins 1
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Bryson Stott crushed the second grand slam in Philadelphia Phillies postseason history and Aaron Nola tossed seven shutout innings in a performance worthy of a postseason ace that led to a 7-1 win and a two-game sweep over the Miami Marlins in their NL Wild Card Series on Wednesday night.
After making quick work of the surprising Marlins, it’s time for an anticipated rematch.
CHILLS. pic.twitter.com/3LsmmtAgS6
— Philadelphia Phillies (@Phillies) October 5, 2023
J.T. Realmuto also homered as the Phillies advanced to another best-of-five NL Division Series against Ronald Acuña Jr., Matt Olson and the Braves. Game 1 is Saturday in Atlanta.
The NL champion Phillies finished third last season in the NL East at 87-75, a full 14 games behind the 101-win Braves, only to beat them in four games in the NLDS. The Braves were even better this season with 104 wins and a sixth straight NL East crown — clinched last month in Philadelphia — while the Phillies again earned a wild card with 90 wins.
ROUND 1 ✅ pic.twitter.com/4gTS66q3zp
— Philadelphia Phillies (@Phillies) October 5, 2023
Game 1: Phillies 4, Marlins 1
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Zack Wheeler struck out eight in a sensational effort, José Alvarado preserved the lead with a pivotal strikeout and the Philadelphia Phillies opened a resolute postseason push with a 4-1 win over the Miami Marlins in the opener of their NL Wild Card Series on Tuesday night.
The Phillies moved within a victory of an NL Division Series matchup against Atlanta. Cristian Pache and Bryson Stott had run-scoring singles for the Phillies. Alec Bohm and Nick Castellanos added RBI doubles. Alvarado struck out Yuli Gurriel with two runners on in the seventh to end a threat.
Craig Kimbrel worked a scoreless ninth for the save.
Phillies fans held signs that read “Un-phinished Business” and they were downright delirious when injured slugger Rhys Hoskins fought back tears and threw the ceremonial first pitch.
The only acceptable time to run a stop sign pic.twitter.com/lrjQFg50gZ
— Philadelphia Phillies (@Phillies) October 4, 2023
What time is the Phillies game today?
Phillies Wild Card schedule
Game 1: Philadelphia Phillies 4 - Miami Marlins 1
Game 2: Miami Marlins at Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday, Oct. 4 at 8:08 p.m. ET
Game 3*: Miami Marlins at Philadelphia Phillies on Thursday, Oct. 5 at 8:08 p.m. ET
(∗= if necessary)
If you don't understand Philadelphia, come here in October.#RedOctober pic.twitter.com/PQN8rzrWJ4
— Philadelphia Phillies (@Phillies) October 3, 2023
Who are the scheduled starters for Game 1?
Phillies: RHP Zack Wheeler (13-6, 178.2 ERA, 192 IP, 212 SO)
Marlins: LHP Jesús Luzardo (10-9, 3.63 ERA, 178.2 IP, 208 SO)
Who are the scheduled starters for Game 2?
Phillies: RHP Aaron Nola (12-9, 4.46 ERA, 193.2 IP, 212 SO)
Marlins: LHP Braxton Garrett (9-7, 3.66 ERA, 159.2 IP, 156 SO)
Who are the scheduled starters for Game 3*?
Phillies: TBD
Marlins: TBD
(∗= if necessary)
What channel the Phillies game is on?
Game 1: ESPN, 94 WIP
Game 2: ESPN, 94 WIP
Game 3*: ESPN, 94 WIP
(∗= if necessary)
Is there a Phillies live stream for free?
Games can be streamed on the FuboTV.
Phillies roster for Wild Card series
Pitchers: José Alvarado, Seranthony Domínguez, Jeff Hoffman, Orion Kerkering, Craig Kimbrel, Aaron Nola, Cristopher Sánchez, Gregory Soto, Matt Strahm, Ranger Suárez, Taijuan Walker, Zack Wheeler
Catchers: J.T. Realmuto, Garrett Stubbs
Infielders: Alec Bohm, Bryce Harper, Edmundo Sosa, Bryson Stott, Trea Turner, Weston Wilson
Outfielders: Nick Castellanos, Jake Cave, Brandon Marsh, Cristian Pache, Johan Rojas, Kyle Schwarber
Phillies record vs Marlins 2023
The Marlins finished third in the NL East behind the division-winning Atlanta Braves and second-place Phillies. Miami faced the Phillies 13 times this season and won the season series 7-6.
Phillies Wild Card tickets
Unfortunately, Wild Card games are sold out.
Fans wishing to purchase tickets for possible future games need to register at www.mlb.com/phillies/tickets/postseason. When you do this, you are registering for the opportunity to purchase tickets for the National League Division Series, National League Championship Series and World Series.
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