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Phillies to play Braves in 2023 NLDS. Here's everything you need to know

October 11, 2023 / 10:00 PM EDT / CBS Philadelphia

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PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- The Phillies took care of business in the Wild Card Series and swept the Miami Marlins to advance and play the Atlanta Braves in the National League Division Series.

The Phillies capped off the series sweep with a 7-1 victory Wednesday night powered by a grand slam from Bryson Stott and a home run by J.T. Realmuto.

The five-game series against the Braves will be the second straight year the NL East rivals meet in the NLDS.

Here's what you need to know before the first pitch.

Game 1 of NL Division Series: Phillies' OF Kyle Schwarber

Schedule

Game 1: In Atlanta, Saturday, 6:07 p.m. -- Phillies 3, Braves 0
Game 2: In Atlanta, Monday, Oct. 9, 6:07 p.m. -- Braves 5, Phillies 4
Game 3, In Philadelphia, Wednesday, Oct. 11, 5:07 p.m. -- Phillies 10, Braves 2
Game 4, In Philadelphia, Thursday, Oct. 12, TBD, 8:07 p.m.
Game 5, In Atlanta, Saturday, Oct. 14, TBD, if necessary

Probable pitchers

Game 1: Ranger Suarez (4-6, 4.18 * regular season) vs. Spencer Strider (20-5, 3.86 ERA* regular season)
Game 2: Zack Wheeler (1-0, 1.35) vs. Max Fried (8-1, 2.55 ERA* regular season)
Game 3: Aaron Nola (1-0, 0.00) vs. Bryce Elder (12-4, 3.81 ERA* regular season)
Game 4: Suarez vs. Strider
Game 5: If necessary, TBD

Game 1 of NL Division Series: Phillies' P Ranger Suárez

Season series

The Phillies went 5-8 in the season series with the Braves during the regular season.

Tickets

Before the Wild Card Round, the Phillies said fans can register for potential National League Division Series tickets online.

The cheapest tickets as of Wednesday night for Game 3 at Citizens Bank Park on the secondary market, like, SeatGeek were listed at $235.