PHOENIX, ARIZONA - OCTOBER 21: Bryce Harper #3 of the Philadelphia Phillies hits a solo home run against Zac Gallen #23 of the Arizona Diamondbacks during the sixth inning in Game Five of the National League Championship Series at Chase Field on Octo …
PHILADELPHIA - Coincidence, or fate? The stage is set for the Phillies to claim yet another legendary victory on a night already filled with Philadelphia sports history!
On this day last year, Bryce Harper hit a game-winning home run in Game 5 of the NLCS, earning the team their NL Championship title and a spot in the World Series for the first time since 2009.
Sportscaster Scott Franzke captured the moment in just a few words that have since been immortalized in Philadelphia.
"It is bedlam at the Bank!" Franzke said.
A year later, the Phillies have the chance to repeat the epic win as they take on the Diamondbacks at Citizens Bank for Game 6 with Aaron Nola on the mound, and Harper's bat ready to go - along with the rest of team's incredible sluggers.
Philadelphia, Phillies fans, and the team are ready to go for the 5:07 p.m. game, but festivities will begin long before the first pitch! Here's the fan lineup for Monday:
- 10 a.m. New Era Phillies Team Store opens until 1:30 p.m.
- 1:30 p.m. New postseason gear available at the 40-foot merchandise trailer on Citizens Bank Way
- 2 p.m. Phillies Postseason Block Party on Citizens Bank Way
- 2:37 p.m. All gates open
- 4:40 p.m. On-field festivities, including ceremonial first pitch by 1980 World Series champion Larry Bowa; National Anthem by Jenna Pastuszek
- 5:07 p.m. Phillies vs. Diamondbacks game begins
- 7th Inning "God Bless America" performed by trumpeter Jonathon Packard, captain for the Delaware State Police
Philadelphia police begin preparing the city for Phillies to take home a NLCS win
From barricades to officers on standby, Philadelphia police begin prepping the city for the Phillies to take home an NLCS win, but some fans believe all that preparation will lead to a curse.
Even the city is already preparing for the Phillies to take home with win, lining the streets with barricades and putting police on 12-hour shifts.
"No parking zones" will also go into effect beginning at noon Monday along the South Broad Street corridor, around City Hall, and along Frankford and Cottman avenues.
Games may also spark temporary road closures near the Sports Complex and City Hall. SEPTA routes may also experience detours.
Let's bring another night of bedlam to the Bank!