GDT 10/21/23 Philadelphia Phillies (Wheeler) @ Arizona Diamondbacks (Gallen)

[bkox]

Kyle Schwarber now has 5 career postseason HR with a 114+ mph exit velocity, passing Giancarlo Staton for most such PS HR under Statcast tracking (2015) https://t.co/0VCgumGMbo

— Sarah Langs ( @SlangsOnSports ) October 22, 2023

Kyle Schwarber’s 461 ft HR is the 5th-longest postseason HR under Statcast

he's the only player with 2 of that top 5

— Sarah Langs ( @SlangsOnSports ) October 22, 2023

[Patchmk88]

Damn thought we might break it open. Need another shutdown inning.

[Patchmk88]

Who would you bring in though?

[Docs]

Hot take - i don’t like that DP

[LoneStarPhan]

Who is expected to follow Wheeler tonight? I don't think I trust anyone but I agree, they will need some bullpen help again tonight.

[el-pietro]

I'd definitely let him go one more here. Two if possible. Give as much of the pen a day off.
Assume Strahm, Alvarado and Ranger are the most likely guys available.

[bkox]

Who is expected to follow Wheeler tonight?

not sure.. but they said Suarez is available

[Aquapong]

That’s where the sixth starter thing was supposed to come in.

[kikutaro]

Gabriel Moreno

Called strike (94.9 mph four-seam fastball)
Ball (94.7 mph sinker)
Called strike (83.6 mph sweeper)
Swinging strike (blocked) (81.5 mph curveball)

Gabriel Moreno strikes out swinging.

[kikutaro]

Christian Walker

Swinging strike (94. mph sinker)
Ball (95.3 mph four-seam fastball)
In play, no out (83.8 mph sweeper)

Christian Walker doubles (3) on a ground ball to left fielder Brandon Marsh.

[Patchmk88]

First mistake pitch.

[zambonir]

I'm warming someone up now but you still hope he gets out of this inning, beyond even.

[bkeich]

With a 5 run lead, I would try to get 2 innings or more from Lorenzen. We have an off day tomorrow, so honestly anyone except Kimbrel that can pitch today.

[zambonir]

if only they had a five run lead

[EDmuch]

Sixth inning really seems to b Wheeler’s weak spot.

[zambonir]

Strahm, Seranthony, Suarez are the guys besides Lorenzen.

[kikutaro]

Pavin Smith

Swinging strike (blocked) (83.9 mph sweeper)
Foul (96.3 mph four-seam fastball)
Ball (80.9 mph curveball)
Wild pitch by pitcher Zack Wheeler. Christian Walker to 3rd.
Foul (95.4 mph four-seam fastball)
Swinging strike (90.1 mph slider)

Pavin Smith strikes out swinging.

[bkeich]

lol, I guess I am off 1

[zambonir]

pitch count's pretty high now too.

alas Soto is the least-used arm and yet not one you want to use.

I think this is a pretty classic old-school situation where your starter's worst might still be better than your reliever's best. Not for long of course, but for now.

[Aquapong]

Carroll looks like he should be playing in the 70’s.