This time, the Rallybacks came up short.
Game 1 of the NLCS appeared to be all Phillies, but as the Diamondbacks have done so often against opponents this season, Arizona began to chip away, scoring three unanswered runs in the sixth and seventh to make it a two-run game. But the Phillies bullpen shut down Arizona the rest of the way to win 5-3.
The teams will meet up again on Tuesday, with the Phillies eying a chance to take a commanding 2-0 advantage in Philadelphia before the series heads to Phoenix for three games.
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The Phillies will turn to Aaron Nola, who has been outstanding in his two playoff starts after a shaky regular season. He had a 4.40 ERA in 2023, but in outings against the Marlins and Braves, he combined to go 12 2/3 innings with just two runs allowed off nine hits and two walks with 12 strikeouts. The Phillies won both his starts.
Arizona will counter with the second of its two standout hurlers in Merrill Kelly. The 35-year-old starter was steady in the regular season with a 3.29 ERA in 30 starts, and pitched well in Game 1 of the NLDS against the Dodgers, pitching 6 1/3 shutout innings with just three hits and two walks allowed. He fanned five as the Diamondbacks routed Los Angeles 11-2.
Hoping to watch the second game of the 2023 NLCS? Here's all the information you need to watch the Diamondbacks take on the Phillies on Tuesday.
What channel is Diamondbacks vs. Phillies on today?
- Channel: TBS (U.S.) | Sportsnet (Canada)
- Live stream: Max, TBS app (with cable login), Sling TV (U.S.) | Sportsnet Now, Fubo (Canada)
TBS will be continuing with its coverage of the National League playoffs with the broadcast of Game 2 of the NLCS between the Diamondbacks and Phillies.
Baseball fans hoping to stream the NLCS can find it on the TBS app with a cable login. Viewers can also stream it on Max or on Sling TV.
Canadian baseball fans can find the game on Sportsnet. The game will also be streamed on Sportsnet Now or on Fubo, which offers a free trial.
Diamondbacks vs. Phillies start time
- Date: Tuesday, Oct. 17
- First pitch time: 8:07 p.m. ET
The Diamondbacks and Phillies will continue their NLCS on Tuesday, Oct. 17, with first pitch set to be thrown out at 8:07 p.m. ET from Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia.
The series will have Games 2 in Philadelphia, as well as a possible Game 6 or 7, while Games 3, 4 and a possible 5 would be played from Chase Field in Phoenix.
MLB playoff schedule, results
(All times Eastern)
American League
Wild Card
| Date | Result |
| Oct. 3 | Rangers 4, Rays 0 |
| Oct. 3 | Twins 3, Blue Jays 1 |
| Oct. 4 | Rangers 7, Rays 1 |
| Oct. 4 | Twins 2, Blue Jays 0 |
Division Series
| Date | Result |
| Oct. 7 | TEX 3, BAL 2 (TEX, 1-0) |
| Oct. 7 | HOU 6, MIN 4 (HOU, 1-0) |
| Oct. 8 | TEX 11, BAL 8 (TEX, 2-0) |
| Oct. 8 | MIN 6, HOU 2 (Tied, 1-1) |
| Oct. 10 | HOU 9, MIN 1 (HOU, 2-1) |
| Oct. 10 | TEX 7, BAL 1 (TEX wins 3-0) |
| Oct. 11 | HOU 3, MIN 2 (HOU wins, 3-1) |
Championship Series
| Date | Matchup | Start time (ET) | TV channel | Result |
| Oct. 15 | Rangers at Astros | 8:15 p.m. | Fox | TEX 2, HOU 0 (TEX, 1-0) |
| Oct. 16 | Rangers at Astros | 4:37 p.m. | Fox | TEX 5, HOU 4 (TEX, 2-0) |
| Oct. 18 | Astros at Rangers | 8:03 p.m. | FS1 | -- |
| Oct. 19 | Astros at Rangers | 8:03 p.m. | FS1 | -- |
| Oct. 20 | Astros at Rangers* | 7:07 p.m. | FS1 | -- |
| Oct. 22 | Rangers at Astros* | 8:03 p.m. | FS1 | -- |
| Oct. 23 | Rangers at Astros* | 8:03 p.m. | Fox | -- |
*If necessary
National League
Wild card series
| Date | Result |
| Oct. 3 | Diamondbacks 6, Brewers 3 |
| Oct. 3 | Phillies 3, Marlins 1 |
| Oct. 4 | Diamondbacks 5, Brewers 2 |
| Oct. 4 | Phillies 7, Marlins 1 |
Division Series
| Date | Result |
| Oct. 7 | PHI 3, ATL 0 (PHI, 1-0) |
| Oct. 7 | ARI 11, LAD 2 (ARI, 1-0) |
| Oct. 9 | ATL 5, PHI 4 (Tied 1-1) |
| Oct. 9 | ARI 4, LAD 2 (ARI, 2-0) |
| Oct. 11 | PHI 10, ATL 2 (PHI, 2-1) |
| Oct. 11 | ARI 4, LAD 2 (ARI wins, 3-0) |
| Oct. 12 | PHI 3, ATL 1 (PHI wins, 3-1) |
Championship Series
| Date | Matchup | Start time (ET) | TV channel | Result |
| Oct. 16 | Diamondbacks at Phillies | 8:07 p.m. | TBS | PHI 5, ARI 2 (PHI, 1-0) |
| Oct. 17 | Diamondbacks at Phillies | 8:07 p.m. | TBS | -- |
| Oct. 19 | Phillies at Diamondbacks | 7:07 p.m. | TBS | -- |
| Oct. 20 | Phillies at Diamondbacks | 8:07 p.m. | TBS | -- |
| Oct. 21 | Phillies at Diamondbacks* | 8:07 p.m. | TBS | -- |
| Oct. 23 | Diamondbacks at Phillies* | 7:07 p.m. | TBS | -- |
| Oct. 24 | Diamondbacks at Phillies* | 8:07 p.m. | TBS | -- |
*If necessary
World Series schedule
| Date | Matchup | Start time (ET) | TV channel | Result |
| Oct. 27 | League Champ 2 at League Champ 1 | TBD | Fox | -- |
| Oct. 28 | League Champ 2 at League Champ 1 | TBD | Fox | -- |
| Oct. 30 | League Champ 1 at League Champ 2 | TBD | Fox | -- |
| Oct. 31 | League Champ 1 at League Champ 2 | TBD | Fox | -- |
| Nov. 1 | League Champ 1 at League Champ 2* | TBD | Fox | -- |
| Nov. 3 | League Champ 2 at League Champ 1* | TBD | Fox | -- |
| Nov. 4 | League Champ 2 at League Champ 1* | TBD | Fox | -- |
*If necessary
