Phillies-Padres 2022 NLCS: Probable pitchers, schedule, more
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- The Philadelphia Phillies -- the same team that fired Joe Girardi in May when it was 22-29 -- are one win away from winning the National League pennant. Really.
The Phillies returned to San Diego, the city where Bryce Harper broke his thumb one Saturday night in June, for a best-of-seven series with the Padres last week.
Zack Wheeler tossed seven scoreless and Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper provided the power as the Phillies beat San Diego, 2-0, in Game 1 on Tuesday night.
But, things didn't go well for the Phillies in Game 2. A five run rally in the bottom of the fifth powered the Padres to a 8-5 victory to even the series 1-1.
The Phillies took the series lead on Friday night with a 4-2 victory. Kyle Schwarber set the tone for the Phillies with a home run in the bottom of the first inning.
On Saturday night, the Phillies hit four home runs, including two from Rhys Hoskins, in a 10-6 victory over the Padres
Here's what you need to know before the first pitch.
Schedule
- Game 1: In San Diego, Tuesday, 8:03 p.m. on FS1 (Update: Phillies win, 2-0.)
- Game 2: In San Diego, Wednesday, 4:35 p.m. on FOX/FS1 (Update: Padres win, 8-5.)
- Game 3: In Philadelphia, Friday, 7:37 p.m. on FS1 (Update: Phillies win 4-2.)
- Game 4: In Philadelphia, Saturday, 7:45 p.m. on FOX (Update: Phillies 10-6 win.)
- Game 5: In Philadelphia, Sunday, 2:37 p.m. on FS1
- Game 6, if necessary: In San Diego, Oct. 23, 8:03 p.m. on FS1
- Game 7, if necessary: In San Diego, Oct. 24, 8:03 p.m. on FOX/FS1
Probable pitchers
Game 5: Zack Wheeler vs. Yu Darvish
- For the second time this series, Wheeler and Darvish will hit the mound with the series on the line.
- Wheeler was excellent in Game 1 for the Phillies in a 2-0 victory. He allowed one hit in seven innings and recorded eight strikeouts
- Through three games so far this postseason, Wheeler has a 1.40 ERA and 17 strikeouts
- Darvish pitched well in Game 1, but the Phillies were able to hit two home runs off him.
- Schwarber and Harper both went yard against Darvish this series
- Darvish had a 2.84 ERA in three games so far this postseason
Season series
The Phillies won the season series, 4-3. Philadelphia was 3-1 in San Diego and 1-2 in Philadelphia against the Padres.
Postseason history
This is the first postseason series between the two clubs.
Tickets
Tickets quickly sold out for Games 3, 4 and 5 but they're available on the secondary market. Here's how you can buy tickets legitimately.
Where to watch
CBS Philadelphia compiled a list of the best bars to watch the Phillies-Padres series in Philadelphia.
