Rob Thomson gripped a bottle of bubbly in the exhilarating moments after the Philadelphia Phillies clinched a second straight postseason berth and called Bryce Harper, Bryson Stott & crew “the most resilient team I’ve ever been around.”
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - SEPTEMBER 23: Bryce Harper #3 of the Philadelphia Phillies celebrates his home run with J.T. Realmuto #10 against the New York Mets during the second inning of a game at Citizens Bank Park on September 23, 2023 in PhiladeRob Thomson gripped a bottle of bubbly in the exhilarating moments after the Philadelphia Phillies clinched a second straight postseason berth and called Bryce Harper, Bryson Stott & crew "the most resilient team I’ve ever been around.
A year later, the Phillies are back and determined to finish the job, their confidence boosted by the so-close effort in a loss to Houston in the World Series and a lineup and pitching staff they believe are deeper than the ones from last fall. Miami's payroll is puny compared to lavish spenders from New York to San Diego that are sitting out this postseason. But the Marlins' drive is as strong as their ability to eek out the close ones. Miami finished a remarkable 33-13 in one-run games, the best winning percentage in the National League since 1980.Miami went 7-6 against the Phillies this season and 4-2 at Citizens Bank Park, numbers that prove the Marlins could steal a series in October.
"Getting in this position is something I can't put into words," he said. "It really hasn't hit me yet, so hopefully down the road it does. So far, I'm just enjoying the ride and trying to make it last as long as possible." Schumaker played on the St. Louis Cardinals when Chris Carpenter tossed a 1-0 shutout in a decisive Game 5 against Roy Halladay and the 102-win Phillies in their 2011 NL Division Series.
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