Marlins-Phillies NLWCS: TV/radio guide, start times and more

The Philadelphia Phillies are set to host the division-rival Miami Marlins in the National League Wild Card season beginning on Tuesday, Oct. 3. Here’s everything you need to know about the series.

What Is The Format Of The NLWCS?

The NLWCS will be a best-of-three series played on three consecutive days at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia. The Phillies (90-72) are the No. 4 seed in the NL, while the Marlins (84-78) are the No. 5 seed.

Start Times

Game 1 on Tuesday, Oct. 3: 8:08 p.m. ET

Game 2 on Wednesday, Oct. 4: 8:08 p.m. ET

Game 3 on Thursday, Oct. 5: (if necessary) 8:08 p.m. ET

What TV Channel Will The Marlins-Phillies NLWCS Be On?

ESPN will broadcast all three games of the NLWCS.

Who Will The TV Announcers Be For The Marlins-Phillies NLWCS?

All MLB playoff games are nationally televised, so Tom McCarthy, John Kruk, Rubén Amaro Jr. and Ben Davis won’t be on the call. Instead, the Sunday Night Baseball booth of Karl Ravech, David Cone and Eduardo Pérez will call all three games, with Buster Olney serving as the dugout reporter.

What Radio Station Will The Marlins-Phillies NLWCS Be On?

All three NLWCS games can be heard locally on SportsRadio 94 WIP. The Spanish broadcast of the game will be on WTTM 1680.

Who Will The Radio Announcers Be For The Marlins-Phillies NLWCS?

Scott Franzke and Larry Anderson will call all three games in English, with the aforementioned McCarthy doing some work in the middle innings as well. Oscar Budejen and Bill “El Gringo Malo” Kulik will lead the Spanish broadcast.

Who Are The Probable Starting Pitchers?

Game 1: Jesús Luzardo vs. Zack Wheeler

Game 2: Braxton Gerrit vs. Aaron Nola

Game 3: TBA

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