PHILADELPHIA, PA (MetroSource-WSAU) — The Phillies are just two wins away from advancing to the World Series.
The Phils doubled up the Padres 4-2 in Game Three of the National League Championship Series in Philadelphia. Kyle Schwarber homered to lead off the first inning, while Jean Segura hit a two-run single in the fourth for the Phillies, who now lead the best-of-seven set two-games-to-one.
Game Four is Saturday. The Phillies are trying to reach the Fall Classic for the first time since back-to-back World Series trips in 2008-09.
Saturday (times Central Standard)
MLB Playoffs
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4:07 p.m. – Houston Astros at New York Yankees
(Astros lead best-of-seven ALCS, 2-0)
6:45 p.m. – San Diego Padres at Philadelphia Phillies
(Phillies lead best-of-seven NLCS, 2-1)
