October 12, 2023
Kate Frese/for PhillyVoice
PHILADELPHIA, PA - SEPTEMBER 13: A photo from the Philadelphia Phillies game against the Atlanta Braves on September 13, 2023 at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia. (Photo by Kate Frese/PhillyVoice)
The Phillies will kick off the NLCS on Monday with Zack Wheeler fully rested and ready for Game 1 against the Diamondbacks in South Philly.
After taking care of business against the Braves in four games, and netting themselves a healthy three days off, both Philly and Arizona will be able to send out their best pitchers in order as the Phillies look for a second consecutive World Series berth.
Aaron Nola will take the ball in Game 2, and Ranger Suárez likely in Game 3 when things shift to Phoenix. The Game 4 starter is up in the air but could be Taijuan Walker, with Wheeler, Nola and Suárez available if necessary in the final three games in this best-of-seven series.
Here's a look at the schedule and start times, with each game airing on TBS:
| Date | Time | Location | |
| Game 1 | Mon, Oct 16 | 8:07 p.m. | Philadelphia |
| Game 2 | Tues, Oct 17 | 8:07 p.m. | Philadelphia |
| Game 3 | Thurs, Oct 19 | 5:07 p.m. | Phoenix |
| Game 4 | Fri, Oct 20 | 8:07 p.m. | Phoenix |
| Game 5* | Sat, Oct 21 | 8:07 p.m. | Phoenix |
| Game 6* | Mon, Oct 23 | 5:07 p.m. | Philadelphia |
| Game 7* | Tues, Oct 24 | 8:07 p.m. | Philadelphia |
* If necessary
The winner of the NLCS will face the winner of the Rangers and Astros in their battle for the ALCS, with the Phillies holding home-field advantage if the Astros advance (thanks to them breaking a 90-win tie with their regular series win).
The World Series — if they make it — will start Friday, October 27.
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