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MLB Playoff Picture 2023: Hot Takes and Top Storylines for October 17 Schedule

The Philadelphia Phillies have developed a perfect strategy to win the postseason.

They followed that in Game 1 of the NLCS versus the Arizona Diamondbacks. Kyle Schwarber, Bryce Harper and Nick Castellanos all hit home runs and Zack Wheeler produced yet another postseason gem on the mound.

Philadelphia will try to replicate that result in Tuesday's Game 2 (8:07 p.m. ET, TBS, Max) behind Aaron Nola.

Arizona will counter with Merrill Kelly, who will attempt to fare better against Philadelphia's bats than Zac Gallen.

Gallen conceded three home runs during his first time through the order on Monday to give the Phillies an advantage they did not give up.