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Phillies Red October Memories: 6 Games That Defined the Run to the 2022 World Series

After the Philadelphia Phillies broke a long playoff drought with a wild card berth in the MLB Playoffs in 2022, the city suddenly remembered the euphoria of postseason baseball at Citizens Bank…

Members of the 2022 Phillies celebrate after defeating the San Diego Padres in game five to win the National League Championship Series at Citizens Bank Park on October 23, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images

After the Philadelphia Phillies broke a long playoff drought with a wild card berth in the MLB Playoffs in 2022, the city suddenly remembered the euphoria of postseason baseball at Citizens Bank Park.

An unexpected run from the sixth seed in the National League reignited Red October like nobody could've expected after 11 years of disappointment.

The 2022 Phillies

The Phillies swept the St. Louis Cardinals in "Baseball Heaven" to get things started. They stunned the heavily favored Atlanta Braves and convinced an entire fan base to believe.

The incredible momentum continued through a dramatic series win against the San Diego Padres to clinch the National League pennant.

Although they couldn't finish off the Houston Astros in the World Series, the city of Philadelphia will always remember the 2022 Phillies for a miracle October ride that coincided with success for the Eagles, Union, Flyers, and 76ers during the best month in Philadelphia sports history.

Relive the whirlwind of an unforgettable October with rally towels waving in the autumn air, the tension of living and dying with every pitch, and one of the best runs in Phillies franchise history.


Comeback Over Cardinals Sparks Momentum

October 7, 2022
National League Wild Card Series Game 1 at Busch Stadium
Phillies 6, St. Louis Cardinals 3

Relive the first game of an unforgettable playoff run

Jean Segura #2 of the Philadelphia Phillies hits a two-run single against the St. Louis Cardinals in the ninth inning during Game One of the NL Wild Card Series at Busch Stadium on October 7, 2022 in St Louis, Missouri.Photo by Joe Puetz/Getty Images

Ambushing the Braves

October 14-15, 2022
National League Division Series, Games 3-4 at Citizens Bank Park
Phillies 9, Atlanta Braves 1; Phillies 8, Atlanta Braves 3

Remember when Red October awoke from 11 years or dormancy

Rhys Hoskins #17 of the Philadelphia Phillies celebrates after hitting a three run home run against Spencer Strider #65 of the Atlanta Braves during the third inning in game three of the National League Division Series at Citizens Bank Park on October 14, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images

Kyle Schwarber Moonshot Leads Off NLCS

October 18, 2022
National League Championship Series Game 1 at Petco Park
Phillies 2, San Diego Padres 0

Remember the shot heard round San Diego

Yu Darvish #11 of the San Diego Padres reacts after giving up a home run to Kyle Schwarber #12 of the Philadelphia Phillies in the sixth inning against the Philadelphia Phillies in game one of the National League Championship Series at PETCO Park on October 18, 2022 in San Diego, California.Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images

Bryce Harper Sends Phillies to World Series

October 23, 2022
National League Championship Series Game 5 at Citizens Bank Park
Phillies 4, San Diego Padres 3

Relive one of the most memorable days in Phillies history

Bryce Harper #3 of the Philadelphia Phillies hits a two run home run during the eighth inning against the San Diego Padres in game five of the National League Championship Series at Citizens Bank Park on October 23, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images

Game 1 of the World Series Spills Into 97.5 The Fanatic Fan Fest

October 28, 2022
World Series Game 1 at Minute Maid Park
Phillies 6, Houston Astros 5

The Tensest Game Of Your Life

J.T. Realmuto #10 of the Philadelphia Phillies hits a home run in the 10th inning against the Houston Astros in Game One of the 2022 World Series at Minute Maid Park on October 28, 2022 in Houston, Texas.Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images

John Kincade Intro Leads Into World Series Game 3 Slugfest

November 1, 2022
World Series Game 3 at Citizens Bank Park
Phillies 7, Houston Astros 0

As Close As The Phillies Would Get

Colin Newby is a contributor for 97.5 The Fanatic who transitions Beasley Media's radio content onto digital platforms. His work includes on-site coverage of the Philadelphia Flyers and Philadelphia Phillies.