Phillies Aim to Oust Braves, Reach First NLCS in 12 Years

Rhys Hoskins (17) of the Philadelphia Phillies celebrates with Bryson Stott #5 after hitting a two run home run against Spencer Strider (65) of the Atlanta Braves during the third inning in game three of the National League Division Series at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, Penn., on Oct. 14, 2022. Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images

PHILADELPHIA—The Philadelphia Phillies didn’t clinch a playoff spot until the last series of the regular season.

It was the final playoff spot in the National League.