Phillies Vs. Cardinals Playoff Schedule: Times, Matchups, Odds

The Phillies are playing in the postseason for the first time in 11 years.

Phillies and Cardinals are playing in the 2022 playoffs. The new playoff format has been introduced. There are no more winner-take-all Wild Card playoff games. Instead, the playoff field has expanded from 5 teams in each league to 6.

The Phillies and Cardinals will play a best of three series. All three games are in St. Louis. Game 1 is on Friday, Oct. 7 at 2:07 p.m. on ABC. If necessary, the series will be played on Saturday, October 8 at 8:37 p.,m., and Sunday, 8.37 pm.

Phillies and Cardinals are playing a playoff series. Zack Wheeler, Aaron Nola and Ranger Suarez are the probable starters for Game 1. Cardinals have not announced their Game 2 or 3 starters yet. The Phillies would roll out Ranger in Game 3 if they had to. They are looking for their first World Series win since they won it in 2004.

Ryan Howard tore his achilles in the 2011 National League Division Series. It marked the end of the Phillies dynasty as baseball's pre-eminent team. The Cardinals have a similar situation with their greats at the tail end. Adam Wainwright, Albert Pujols, and Yadier Molina could all retire after this season.

The new playoff layout offers the Phillies a significant advantage. They are playing the Cardinals, and not the Mets. The Cardinals have the clear advantage in the bullpen and on defense, while the team with the most experience is evenly balanced. The team that won the regular season was the Metropolitans.

Phillies and Cardinals are playing in the playoffs. The Phillies won the first game 5-2. Aaron Nola pitched a complete game shutout.

The Cardinals are the favorites in the NL Central. The Phillies are a slight favorite. Alex Rodriguez picks the Cardinals. FiveThirtyEight gives the Cards 55 percent chance of winning.

Phillies and Cardinals are playing in the National League playoffs.

Phillies and Cardinals are playing in the playoffs. Los Angeles Dodgers and Atlanta Braves are out. Wild card is between St. Louis Cardinals and Philadelphia Phillies.

Phillies take on Cardinals in the NL Division Series. If the Phillies win, they will play the Atlanta Braves in a World Series rematch.