NLCS Bracket 2023: Updated Dates, Times, Schedule and World Series Odds | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
Daniel Johnston
Published Mar 25, 2026
Arizona will not show any fear against Philadelphia because of its triumphs in the first two rounds.
The D-Backs beat the Milwaukee Brewers' one-two punch of Corbin Burnes and Freddy Peralta and chased Clayton Kershaw in the first inning of the NLDS.
Arizona's bats could stall out against Wheeler and Nola, or because of the five-day layoff it faced after it swept the Dodgers.
A third straight series upset must feature at least one victory in Philadelphia. The Houston Astros were the only team to win at Citizens Bank Park in the Phillies' last five postseason series.
Arizona has to hope Zac Gallen, Merrill Kelly, or both of its top starters, competes with Wheeler and Nola in low-scoring games so that one or two hits make the difference.
Corbin Carroll and Christian Walker need to thrive, no matter which way Arizona attempts to win games in the NLCS.
Carroll, the NL Rookie of the Year favorite, reached base through four walks and three hits against the Dodgers. His speed on the base paths could force the Phillies into some trouble.
Walker is the power bat in the D-Backs lineup. He had five hits in seven regular-season games against the Phillies. Four of those hits came in one game.
Arizona's cleanup hitter must be better against Philadelphia in the NLCS in order to open up the possibility of an upset and a spot in the World Series.
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