HOUSTON — The Phillies are facing elimination for the first time this postseason.
Rob Thomson said the players were “pretty loose” on the plane ride to Houston and in the clubhouse prior to Game 6, but once 7:03 p.m. CT rolls around, Minute Maid Park will be rocking and the Phillies will be fighting to keep their season alive.
Zack Wheeler will start tonight, but it’s an all hands on deck situation. We know Ranger Suárez will be available to take on the tough lefties in the middle of the Astros order and it’s possible Aaron Nola will be an option for an inning.