A decisive Game 7 awaits on Tuesday night as the Arizona Diamondbacks defeated the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 6 of the National League Championship Series. This victory forces a winner-takes-all match, with either the Phillies retaining their NL champion title or the D-backs advancing to the World Series for the second time in franchise history. Remarkably, this will be the first Game 7 in the 141-year history of the Phillies’ franchise.
Game 7 will feature a pitching rematch from Game 3, with Brandon Pfaadt and Ranger Suárez taking the mound. Both pitchers performed admirably in their previous encounter, although neither exceeded six innings due to strategic decisions. This postseason has seen managers quickly substitute their young pitchers, so expect significant bullpen activity in Game 7.
If you’re interested in the complete postseason schedule, you can click here. Additionally, you can check out the 2023 playoff bracket here. Now, let’s delve into the crucial details for the NLCS.
How to Watch Game 7
Date: Tuesday, Oct. 23 | Time: 8:07 p.m
Location: Citizen Bank Park (Philadelphia)
TV channel: TBS | Live stream: TBS app
Starting pitchers: RHP Brandon Pfaadt (3-9, 5.72 ERA) vs. LHP Ranger Suárez (4-6, 4.18 ERA)
Odds: PHI -185 | ARI +155 | O/U: 8
Preview
Prior to Game 6, D-backs manager Torey Lovullo stated that his team would adopt a more aggressive approach on the bases. True to his word, they stole four bases after only managing one in the previous five games. It will be intriguing to witness the Cat-and-Mouse game between the D-backs’ base runners and Suárez, who possesses an exceptional pickoff move. As for the Phillies, they need offensive contributions from players other than Kyle Schwarber, Bryce Harper, J.T. Realmuto, and Brandon Marsh, who have carried the team during the NLCS.
Notably, Phillies manager Rob Thomson revealed that ace Zack Wheeler will be available in Game 7, ready to contribute out of the bullpen. Thomson’s “all hands on deck” approach is a testament to their determination. Wheeler pitched seven innings and threw 99 pitches during Game 5 on Saturday.
Prediction
Credit to the D-backs for forcing a Game 7, but the Phillies have shown resilience throughout the postseason. Despite facing adversity twice already, they have bounced back and emerged victorious. Therefore, I expect them to repeat this pattern in Game 7.
Pick: Phillies 6, D-backs 3
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