On Wednesday night, the major headlines on Action News feature the Phillies’ victory and the Brewers’ loss.
As a result, the magic number to secure a first-round bye in the 2024 MLB Postseason is now zero. The Phillies have guaranteed at least the No. 2 seed in the National League, kicking off “Red October” next Saturday in South Philadelphia. While it’s not officially announced yet, starting pitcher Zack Wheeler is expected to take the mound for the Phillies in Game 1 of the 2024 National League Division Series against an opponent still to be determined.
Following the established format since 2013, the best-of-five 2024 NLDS will follow a 2-2-1 structure. Games 1 and 2 will take place next weekend, with a potential Game 5 scheduled for Friday, October 11, at Citizens Bank Park. These matchups are sure to be among the most sought-after tickets of the fall!
With three games left in the 2024 MLB regular season, the Phillies still have a chance to claim the best record in the National League and secure home-field advantage through the 2024 National League Championship Series. They are currently just half a game behind the Los Angeles Dodgers for the top seed.
The Dodgers will face a tough series against the NL Wild Card-contending San Diego Padres before concluding their season with three games against the struggling Colorado Rockies. Meanwhile, the Phillies will wrap up their regular season with a three-game series in Washington. It’s likely that the competition for overall home-field advantage will come down to the final day of the season.
