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The Philadelphia Phillies conclude a three-game series against the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday at Citizens Bank Park.
Did the Phillies win last night?
Cubs 10, Phillies 4
Tanner Banks and Taijuan Walker allowed six runs in three innings as the Phillies suffered a loss one night after winning the NL East title.
What time do the Phillies play tonight?
Philadelphia will face Chicago on Wednesday at 6:05 p.m. at The Bank. Philadelphia left-hander Cristopher Sanchez (11-9, 3.25 ERA) will face Chicago right-hander Javier Assad (7-5, 3.34 ERA).
What channel is the Phillies game on tonight?
The game will be broadcast on NBCSP. Radio coverage will be provided on 94WIP and WDEL 101.7 FM/1150 AM.
How can I stream the Phillies game tonight?
Every Phillies game is streamed on MLB.com with the paid MLB TV package. You can also stream the radio broadcasts with MLB Audio.
Can the Phillies achieve the best record in baseball?
The Phillies are half a game behind the Los Angeles Dodgers for the best record in baseball. The team with the best record has home field advantage throughout the playoffs. The New York Yankees are half a game behind the Phillies.
Here’s a look at the tables and matches of the week.
- Los Angeles Dodgers (93-64): Wednesday-Thursday against San Diego; Friday-Sunday in Colorado
- Philadelphia (93-65): Wednesday against Chicago Cubs; Friday-Sunday in Washington.
- New York Yankees (92-65): Wednesday-Thursday against Baltimore; Friday-Sunday against Pittsburgh.
Decision criteria: If the Phillies tie the Los Angeles Dodgers, Philadelphia will hold the tiebreaker after winning the regular season series 5-1. If Philadelphia and New York tie, the Yankees will hold the tiebreaker after winning a three-game series in late July.
When do the playoffs start for the Phillies?
Philadelphia holds a 2 1/2 game lead over the Milwaukee Brewers for second place in the National League. If the Phillies finish in second place, they will receive a bye and advance to the Division Series. The Division Series is scheduled to begin on Saturday, October 5.
