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Phillies Slug Past Diamondbacks for NLCS Game 1 Victory

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Author and Colin Newby

The Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-3 in Game 1 of the NLCS at Citizens Bank Park.

A Memorable 1st Inning 

When the 2008 Phillies come up in conversation, fans usually think of a handful of key memories. The Matt Stairs moonshot, the legendary Chase Utley throw from second base, and the final out from Brad Lidge live in Phillies folklore with the ultimate admiration.

If the 2023 Phillies ultimately match the 2008 team, fans will remember the bottom of the 1st inning in Game 1 of the NLCS. Kyle Schwarber hammered the first pitch he saw for a solo home run that sent the crowd into mayhem. Bryce Harper came up third and hit another solo home run to put the Phillies up 2-0.

If the Diamondbacks didn’t know what Red October was like entering the series, they certainly learned in the bottom of the 1st.

Nick Castellanos made it 3-0 when he joined Reggie Jackson as the second player in playoff history with five home runs in three games. 

Diamondbacks Hang Tough Against Phillies in NLCS Game 1

The intimidation factor at Citizens Bank Park was real. Fans whipped the rally towels in a hostile environment to help the momentum of a 5-0 lead. The game looked like it was over after the 5th inning.

Arizona didn’t plan on going down that easily. Geraldo Perdomo hit a two-run homer in the 6th that silenced the crowd and ruined a gem from Zack Wheeler.

The Phillies ace cruised through five innings and still finished with an excellent line that keeps him in the conversation with the best starting pitchers in baseball. 

The Diamondbacks added another run off Seranthony Dominguez in the 8th. Jeff Francoeur credited them for their resiliency in a game that looked over in the 1st inning. However, Jose Alvarado and Craig Kimbrel slammed the door on a potential comeback. 

The Phillies have all the momentum in the world heading into Game 2 with Aaron Nola on the mound. However, their opponent has no intention of bowing down to Red October.

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The Phillies 26-Man Roster For the NLCS Vs The Diamondbacks

  • C- JT Realmuto

    ATLANTA, GEORGIA - OCTOBER 09: J.T. Realmuto #10 of the Philadelphia Phillies hits a two-run home run in the third inning against the Atlanta Braves during Game Two of the Division Series at Truist Park on October 09, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia.

    (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

    Season Stats

    .252/.310/.452/.762

    20 HRs, 28 2Bs, 5 3Bs, 63 RBIs, 70 Runs, 16 SBs, 35 BBs, 138 Ks

    Stats vs Diamondbacks

    .400/.478/1.000/1.478

    8 for 20, 2 HRs, 2 2Bs, 2 3Bs, 6 RBIs, 8 Runs, 1 SB, 2 BBs, 2Ks

    Playoff Stats

    .273/.333/.636/.969

    6 for 22, 2 HRs, 2 2Bs, 0 3Bs, 6 RBIS, 0 SBs, 1 BB, 5 Ks

  • 1B- Bryce Harper

    PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - OCTOBER 11: Bryce Harper #3 of the Philadelphia Phillies hits a three run home run against Bryce Elder #55 of the Atlanta Braves during the third inning in Game Three of the Division Series at Citizens Bank Park on October 11, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

    (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)

    Season Stats

    .293/.401/.499/.900

    21 HRs, 29 2Bs, 1 3B, 72 RBIs, 84 Runs, 11 SBs, 80 BBs, 119 Ks

    Stats vs Diamondbacks

    .296/.441/.370/.812

    8 for 27, 0 HRs, 2 2Bs, 0 3Bs, 4 RBIs, 4 Runs, 1 SB, 7 BBs, 6 Ks

    Playoff Stats

    .368/.538/.842/1.380

    7 for 19, 3 HRs, 0 2Bs, 0 3Bs, 5 RBIs, 7 Runs, 1 SB, 7 BBs, 5 Ks

  • 2B- Bryson Stott

    ATLANTA, GEORGIA - OCTOBER 09: Bryson Stott #5 of the Philadelphia Phillies hits a sacrifice fly in the fifth inning against the Atlanta Braves during Game Two of the Division Series at Truist Park on October 09, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia.

    (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

    Season Stat

    .280/.329/.419/.747

    15 HRs, 32 2Bs, 2 3Bs, 62 RBIs, 78 Runs, 31 SBs, 39 BBs, 100 Ks

    Stats vs Diamondbacks

    .393/.414/.786/1.200

    11 for 28, 3 HRs, 0 2Bs, 1 3B, 5 RBIs, 7 Runs, 1 SB, 1 BB, 5 Ks

    Playoff Stats

    .238/.292/.381/.673

    5 for 21, 1 HR, 0 2Bs, 0 3Bs, 7 RBIs, 3 Runs, 1 Sb, 2 BBs, 10 Ks

  • SS- Trea Turner

    PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - OCTOBER 11: Trea Turner #7 of the Philadelphia Phillies rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run against the Atlanta Braves during the sixth inning in Game Three of the Division Series at Citizens Bank Park on October 11, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

    (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)

    Season Stats

    .266/.320/.459/.778

    26 HRs, 35 2Bs, 5 3Bs, 76 RBIs, 102 Runs, 30 SBs, 45 BBs, 150 Ks

    Stats vs Diamondbacks

    .241/.353/.379/.732

    7 for 29, 1 HR, 1 2B, 0 3Bs, 4 RBIs, 5 Runs, 4 SBs, 5 BBs, 6 Ks

    Playoff Stats

    .500/.538/.917/1.455

    12 for 24, 2 HRs, 4 2Bs, 0 3Bs, 3 RBIs, 5 Runs, 4 SBs, 2 BBs, 4 Ks

  • 3B- Alec Bohm

    ATLANTA, GEORGIA - OCTOBER 07: Alec Bohm #28 of the Philadelphia Phillies looks on during the fourth inning against the Atlanta Braves during Game One of the Division Series at Truist Park on October 07, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia.

    (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

    Season Stats

    .274/.327/.437/.765

    20 HRs, 31 2Bs, 0 3Bs, 97 RBIs, 74 Runs, 4 SBs, 42 BBs, 94 Ks

    Stats vs Diamondbacks

    .346/.346/.423/.769

    9 for 26, 0 HRs, 2 2Bs, 0 3Bs, 8 RBIs, 4 Runs, 0 SBs, 0 BBs, 1 K

    Playoff Stats

    .190/.320/.286/.606

    4 for 21, 0 HRs, 2 2Bs, 0 3Bs, 2 RBIs, 2 Runs, 0 SBs, 4 BBs, 6 Ks

  • LF- Brandon Marsh

    PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - OCTOBER 11: Brandon Marsh #16 of the Philadelphia Phillies hits a single against the Atlanta Braves during the third inning in Game Three of the Division Series at Citizens Bank Park on October 11, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

    (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)

    Season Stats

    .277/.372/.458/.829

    12 HRs, 25 2Bs, 6 3Bs, 60 RBIs, 58 Runs, 10 SBs, 59 BBs, 144Ks

    Stats vs Diamondbacks

    .263/.300/.316/.616

    5 for 19, 0 HRs, 1 2B, 0 3B, 3 RBIs, 2 Runs, 0 SB, 1 BB, 10 Ks

    Playoff Stats

    .357/.400/.643/1.043

    5 for 14, 1 HR, 1 2B, 0 3Bs, 1 RBI, 2 Runs, 1 SB, 1 BB, 5 Ks

  • CF- Johan Rojas

    Johan Rojas

    (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

    Season Stats

    .302/.342/.430/.771

    2 HRs, 9 2Bs, 2 3Bs, 23 RBIs, 24 Runs, 14 SBs, 5 BBs, 42 Ks

    Stats vs Diamondbacks

    Has Not Faced The Diamondbacks

    Playoff Stats

    .048/.091/.048/.139

    1 for 21, 0 HRs, 0 2Bs, 0 3Bs, 0 RBIs, 1 Run, 0 SBs, 1 BB, 9 Ks

  • RF- Nick Castellanos

    PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - OCTOBER 11: Nick Castellanos #8 of the Philadelphia Phillies celebrates after hitting asolo home run against the Atlanta Braves during the eighth inning in Game Three of the Division Series at Citizens Bank Park on October 11, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

    (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)

    Season Stats

    .272/.311/.476/.788

    29 HRs, 37 2Bs, 2 3Bs, 106 RBIs, 79 Runs, 11 SBs, 36 BBs, 185 Ks

    Stats vs Diamondbacks

    .258/.314/.355/.669

    8 for 31, 0 HRs, 3 2Bs, 0 3Bs, 4 RBIs, 4 Runs, 1 SB, 3 BBs, 10 Ks

    Playoff Stats

    .391/.440/.643/1.083

    9 for 23, 4 HRs, 2 2Bs, 0 3Bs, 5 RBIs, 6 Runs, 1 SB, 2 BBs, 3 Ks

  • DH- Kyle Schwarber

    PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - OCTOBER 11: Kyle Schwarber #12 of the Philadelphia Phillies looks on against the Atlanta Braves during the eighth inning in Game Three of the Division Series at Citizens Bank Park on October 11, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

    (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)

    Season Stats 

    .197/.343/.474/.817 

    47 HRs, 19 2Bs, 1 3B, 104 RBIs, 108 Runs, 0 SBs, 126 BBs, 215 Ks 

    Stats vs Diamondbacks 

    .192/.364/.462/.825 

    5 for 26, 2 HRs, 1 2B, 0 3B, 3 RBIs, 5 Runs, 7 BBs, 6 Ks 

    Playoff Stats 

    .160/.222/.240/.462

    4 for 25, 0 HRs, 2 2Bs, 0 3B, 1 RBI, 1 Run, 0 SBs, 1 BB, 10 Ks

  • INF- Edmundo Sosa

    Edmundo Sosa

    (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)

    Season Stats

    .251/.293/.427/.719

    10 HRs, 15 2Bs, 2 3Bs, 30 RBIs, 34 Runs, 4 SBs, 8 BBs, 74 Ks

    Stats vs Diamondbacks

    .182/.182/.364/.545

    2 for 11, 0 HRs, 2 2Bs, 0 3Bs, 2 RBIs, 1 Run, 1 SB, 0 BBs, 4 Ks

    Playoff Stats

    Has not appeared

  • OF- Cristian Pache

    PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - OCTOBER 04: Cristian Pache #19 of the Philadelphia Phillies celebrates scoring a run during the third inning against the Miami Marlins in Game Two of the Wild Card Series at Citizens Bank Park on October 04, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

    (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)

    Season Stats

    .238/.319/.417/.736

    2 HRs, 7 2Bs, 1 3B, 11 RBIs, 12 Runs, 2 SBs, 10 BBs, 27 Ks

    Stats vs Diamondbacks

    Did Not Face The Diamondbacks

    Playoff Stats

    .143/.333/.143/.476

    1 for 7, 0 HRs, 0 2Bs, 0 3Bs, 1 RBI, 1 Run, 1 SB, 2 BBs, 3 Ks

  • 1B/OF- Jake Cave

    CINCINNATI, OHIO - APRIL 16: Jake Cave #44 of the Philadelphia Phillies celebrates with teammates after scoring a run in the first inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on April 16, 2023 in Cincinnati, Ohio.

    (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)

    Season Stats

    .212/.272/.348/.620

    5 HRs, 8 2Bs, 1 3B, 21 RBIs, 18 Runs, 3 SBs, 15 BBs, 55 Ks

    Stats vs Diamondbacks

    Did Not Faced The Diamondbacks

    Playoff Stats

    Has Not Appeared

  • C- Garrett Stubbs

    NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 01: Garrett Stubbs #21 of the Philadelphia Phillies bats against the New York Mets during their game at Citi Field on October 01, 2023 in New York City.

    (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

    Season Stats

    .204/.274/.283/.557

    1 HR, 4 2Bs, 1 3B, 12 RBIs, 15 Runs, 2 SBs, 9 BBs, 29 Ks

    Stats vs Diamondbacks

    .286/.375/.286/.661

    2 for 7, 0 HRs, 0 2Bs, 0 3Bs, 0 RBIs, 1 Run, 0 SBs, 1 BB, 4 Ks

    Playoff Stats

    Has Not Appeared

  • SP- Zack Wheeler

    ATLANTA, GEORGIA - OCTOBER 09: Zack Wheeler #45 of the Philadelphia Phillies pitches in the second inning against the Atlanta Braves during Game Two of the Division Series at Truist Park on October 09, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia.

    (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

    Season Stats

    3.61 ERA, 13-6, 212 Ks, 192 IPs, 1,08 WHIP

    Stats vs Diamondbacks

    3.00 ERA, 1-1, 10 Ks, 12 IPs, 1.17 WHIP, 2 Starts

    Playoff Stats

    2.08 ERA, 1-0, 18 Ks, 13 IPs, .069 WHIP, 2 Starts

  • SP- Aaron Nola

    PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - OCTOBER 11: Aaron Nola #27 of the Philadelphia Phillies throws a pitch against the Atlanta Braves during the first inning in Game Three of the Division Series at Citizens Bank Park on October 11, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

    (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)

    Season Stats

    4.46 ERA, 12-9, 202 Ks, 193.2 IPs, 1.15 WHIP

    Stats vs Diamondbacks

    5.40 ERA, 1-0, 9 Ks, 6.2 IPS, 1.05 WHIP, 1 Start

    Playoff Stats

    1.42 ERA, 2-0, 12 Ks, 12.2 IPs, 0.87 WHIP, 2 Starts

  • SP- Ranger Suarez

    ATLANTA, GEORGIA - OCTOBER 07: Ranger Suarez #55 of the Philadelphia Phillies pitches during the first inning against the Atlanta Braves during Game One of the Division Series at Truist Park on October 07, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia.

    (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

    Season Stats

    4.18 ERA, 4-6, 119 Ks, 125 IPs, 1.42 WHIP

    Stats vs Diamondbacks

    3.75 ERA, 0-0, 12 Ks, 12 IPs, 1.00 WHIP, 2 Starts,

    Playoff Stats

    1.04 ERA, 1-0, 6 Ks, 8.2 IPs, 0.58 WHIP, 2 Starts

  • SP- Taijuan Walker

    Taijuan Walker

    (Photo by Adam Hunger/Getty Images)

    Season Stats

    4.38 ERA, 15-6, 138 Ks, 172.2 IPs, 1.31 WHIP

    Stats vs Diamondbacks

    Has Not Faced the Diamondbacks

    Playoff Stats

    Has Not Appeared

  • SP/ RP- Michael Lorenzen

    PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - OCTOBER 11: Michael Lorenzen #22 of the Philadelphia Phillies throws a pitch against the Atlanta Braves during the ninth inning in Game Three of the Division Series at Citizens Bank Park on October 11, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

    (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)

    Season Stats

    3.44 ERA, 3-5, 96 Ks, 99.1 IPs, 1.05 WHIP

    Stats vs. Diamondbacks

    Has Not Faced the Diamondbacks

    Playoff Stats

    0.00 ERA, 0 Ks, 1 IP, 2.00 WHIP, 1 Appearance

  • SP/ RP- Cristopher Sanchez

    PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - SEPTEMBER 13: Cristopher Sanchez #61 of the Philadelphia Phillies pitches during the first inning against the Atlanta Braves at Citizens Bank Park on September 13, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

    (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)

    Season Stats

    4.18 ERA, 9-9, 111 Ks, 153 IPs, 1.21 WHIP

    Stats vs. Diamondbacks

    8.1 ERA, 0-1, 3 Ks, 6.2 IPs, 1.20 WHIP, 1 Start

    Playoff Stats

    Has Not Appeared

  • RP- Craig Kimbrel

    ATLANTA, GEORGIA - OCTOBER 07: Craig Kimbrel #31 of the Philadelphia Phillies pitches during the ninth inning against the Atlanta Braves during Game One of the Division Series at Truist Park on October 07, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia.

    (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

    Season Stats

    3.26 ERA, 23 Saves, 94 Ks, 69 IPs, 1.04 WHIP

    Stats vs Diamondbacks

    0.00 ERA, 1 Save, 4 Ks, 3 IPs, 0.33 WHIP. 3 Appearances

    Playoff Stats

    0.00 ERA, 2 Saves, 1 Hold, 1 K, 3 IPs, 0.67 WHIP, 3 Appearances

  • RP- Jose Alvarado

    ATLANTA, GEORGIA - OCTOBER 09: Jose Alvarado #46 of the Philadelphia Phillies reacts at the end of the seventh inning against the Atlanta Braves during Game Two of the Division Series at Truist Park on October 09, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia.

    (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

    Season Stats

    1.74 ERA, 10 Saves, 64 Ks, 41.1 IPs, 1.16 WHIP

    Stats vs. Diamondbacks

    0.00 ERA, 1 Save, 1 K, 1 IP, 1.00 WHIP, 1 Appearance

    Playoff Stats

    0.00 ERA, 0 Saves, 4 Holds, 4 Ks, 4 IPs, 4 Appearances

  • RP- Gregory Soto

    ATLANTA, GEORGIA - OCTOBER 09: Gregory Soto #30 of the Philadelphia Phillies pitches in the eighth inning against the Atlanta Braves during Game Two of the Division Series at Truist Park on October 09, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia.

    (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

    Season Stats

    4.62 ERA, 3 Saves, 65Ks, 60.1 IPs, 1.14 WHIP

    Stats vs. Diamondbacks

    0.00 ERA, 0 Saves, 3 Ks, 2 IPS, 1.50 WHIP, 3 Appearances

    Playoff Stats

    5.40 ERA, 0 Saves,  1 Hold, 1.2 IPS, 2 Ks, 2.40 WHIP, 3 Appearances

  • RP- Seranthony Dominguez

    ATLANTA, GEORGIA - OCTOBER 07: Seranthony Dominguez #58 of the Philadelphia Phillies pitches during the fifth inning against the Atlanta Braves during Game One of the Division Series at Truist Park on October 07, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia.

    (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

    Season Stats

    2.41 ERA, 1 Save, 69 Ks, 52.1 IPs, 0.92 WHIP

    Stats vs. Diamondbacks

    3.86 ERA, 0 Saves, 4 Ks, 2.1 IPs, 2.14 WHIP, 3 Appearances

    Playoff Stats

    0.00 ERA, 0 Saves, 2 Holds, 2.2 IPS, 4 Ks, 1.50 WHIP, 3 Appearances

  • RP- Jeff Hoffman

    ATLANTA, GEORGIA - OCTOBER 09: Jeff Hoffman #68 of the Philadelphia Phillies pitches in the eighth inning against the Atlanta Braves during Game Two of the Division Series at Truist Park on October 09, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia.

    (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

    Season Stats

    3.78 ERA, 2 Saves, 48 Ks, 50 Ks, 50 IPs, 1.40 WHIP

    Stats vs. Diamondbacks

    27.00 ERA, 0 Saves, 1 Blown Save, 2 Ks, 1.1 IPs, 3 Appearances

    Playoff Stats

    18.00 ERA, 0 Saves, 1 Hold, 1-1, 1 K, 1 IP, 2.00 WHIP, 1 HLD, 3 Appearances

  • RP- Matt Strahm

    ATLANTA, GEORGIA - OCTOBER 07: Matt Strahm #25 of the Philadelphia Phillies reacts during the eighth inning against the Atlanta Braves during Game One of the Division Series at Truist Park on October 07, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia.

    (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

    Season Stats

    3.29 ERA, 2 Saves, 108 Ks, 87.2 IPs, 1.02 WHIP

    Stats vs Diamondbacks

    9.64 ERA, 0 Saves, 4 Ks, 4.2 IPs, 1.71 WHIP, 2 Appearances

    Playoff Stats

    0.00 ERA, 1 Save, 1 Hold, 2.1 IPS, 1 K, 1.29 WHIP, 3 Appearances

  • RP- Orion Kerkering

    PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - OCTOBER 11: Orion Kerkering #50 of the Philadelphia Phillies throws a pitch against the Atlanta Braves during the eighth inning in Game Three of the Division Series at Citizens Bank Park on October 11, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

    (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)

    Season Stats

    0.00 ERA, 0 Saves, 6 Ks, 3.0 IPs, 1.33 WHIP

    Stats vs Diamondbacks

    Has Not Faced The Diamondbacks

    Playoff Stats

    0.00 ERA, 1 HLD, 1 K, 3 IPs, 0.67 WHIP, 3 Appearances

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