Andrew Noel, Staff

After a decade-long absence, the Phillies are back in the playoffs for the second straight year! The first playoff game will be on Tuesday at Citizens Bank Park. The opponent and time of the game are not yet known. 

Here is a quick rundown in case you need a refresher on how the playoffs work. The six best American League teams and six best National League teams qualify for the playoffs, with the two best teams in each league receiving a bye until the second round of the playoffs. The Phillies unfortunately do not have a bye this year, so they will have to play in the first round, which is known as the wild card round. As mentioned, the wild card round will take place next Tuesday through Thursday (October 3-5) at Citizens Bank Park. The wild card round is a best of three series, so the first team to win two games, advances, and the losing team goes home. If the Phillies are lucky enough to pass the wild card round, then they would play in the best of five National League Division Series (NLDS) against either the LA Dodgers or Atlanta Braves. If they win that then they go to the best of seven National League Championship Series (NLCS), and finally, if they win that, they earn the right to represent the National League in the best of seven World Series, which will determine this year’s MLB Champion! 

It is safe to say that both the city and University are very excited for this addition of red October. “I am so excited,” said sophomore Maya Martin. “Last year,” she continued, “It was really fun being able to watch the games with my friends. Especially with the Eagles doing so well at the time, that was a great time for Philadelphia sports. I can’t wait to do it all again.”  

Everyone has their favorite moments from last year’s remarkable run to the World Series, whether it be Rhys Hoskins’ bat spike vs the Braves, or Bryce Harper’s home run vs the Padres, the city will be hoping to make more memories with their favorite team again this October.  

Some La Salle students are liking the Phillies chances for another World Series  appearance. “I like our chances,”said junior Anthony Vogel. “We have one of the best offenses in baseball, and as long as the pitching can do its part, then I have no doubt that we will be in for another memorable October run”  

No matter if you are a die hard Phillies fan, or just beginning to learn the sport, there is no doubt that what is coming next week will be a great occasion for Philadelphia, and, win or lose, it will be another occasion  that lives long in the minds of Phillies fans across the globe.