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Phillies Set NLDS Opener: Two Possible Start Times, Sánchez Gets Game 1

Johan Rojas will miss the series with a quad injury.

Sep 28, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Phillies manager Rob Thomson (49) talks with pitcher Cristopher Sanchez (61) before being removed from the game against the Minnesota Twins during the sixth inning at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images
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Jul 28, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Philadelphia Phillies manager Rob Thomson (59) walks back to the dugout during the seventh inning of baseball game against the Chicago White Sox at Rate Field. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • MLB set conditional first-pitch times for Saturday: 6:08 p.m. ET if the Red Sox advance or 6:38 p.m. if the Yankees do.
  • Game 1 is Saturday, Oct. 4, at Citizens Bank Park and will air on TBS, TruTV and HBO Max.
  • Manager Rob Thomson confirmed left-hander Cristopher Sánchez for the opener and is keeping the rest of the rotation private.
  • Center fielder Johan Rojas will be left off the NLDS roster because of a quad issue, with a possible return only if the Phillies reach the NLCS.
  • Philadelphia will host the winner of Dodgers vs. Reds and held a ticketed intrasquad scrimmage that drew more than 31,000 fans to stay game-ready during the layoff.