ATLANTA — The Phillies' bandwagon is an ugly thing, dented and missing a hubcap, with old French fries and burger wrappers under the seats. An old cassette copy of Hall & Oates' 'Private Eyes' is its only music, and it leaves oil stains wherever it parks. But brother, when the Philly bandwagon gets going, it's tough to slow down and even tougher to catch … even for the best team in baseball.
ATLANTA, GA - OCTOBER 07: Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Bryce Harper celebrates after a sixth inning home run during game 1 of the NLDS between the Philadelphia Phillies and Atlanta Braves on October 7, 2023, at Truist Park in Atlanta, GA. ATLANTA — The Phillies’ bandwagon is an ugly thing, dented and missing a hubcap, with old French fries and burger wrappers under the seats.
All around Harper on Saturday, the Phillies stepped up to match his effort. Ranger Suárez, at best Philadelphia’s No. 3 pitcher, outplayed Atlanta ace Spencer Strider. Philly relievers snuffed out threat after threat. Trea Turner started a spectacular double-play from his stomach to shut down what — in normal 2023 circumstances — would've been the Braves’ standard game-tilting, five-run inning.
“I thought we ran the bases well,” said Harper, who sported a black Ohio State hoodie after the game. “I thought we played really good defense and just timely hitting and really good pitching.” Still, the visitors’ clubhouse at Truist Park was chill, humming with the energy that comes from knowing you played your best in the season’s biggest moment to date. Right at this moment, the Phillies radiate confidence up and down the lineup.
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