The Philadelphia Phillies are on the verge of securing their second consecutive National League pennant as they lead 3-2 in the best-of-seven NL Championship Series against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Game 6 will be played at Citizen Bank Park in Philadelphia, with a Game 7, if necessary.
Historically, MLB teams with a 3-2 series lead have a strong chance of winning, with over a 70% success rate.
Here’s what you need to know for Game 6:
How to watch Game 6
Date: Monday, October 23
Time: 5:07 p.m.
Location: Citizen Bank Park, Philadelphia
TV channel: TBS
Live stream: TBS app
Starting pitchers:
Merrill Kelly (ARI): 12-8 record, 3.29 ERA
Aaron Nola (PHI): 12-9 record, 4.46 ERA
Odds:
ARI: +150
PHI: -178
Over/Under: 8.0
Preview
Game 6 will feature a pitching rematch of Game 2, where Kelly took the loss after giving up four runs, including three home runs, in 5 2/3 innings. Nola, on the other hand, delivered a strong performance, keeping the Diamondbacks scoreless over six innings with seven strikeouts and no walks.
Prediction
In the hopes of seeing a thrilling Game 7, we predict that the Diamondbacks will win Game 6, with a final score of Diamondbacks 4, Phillies 3.
