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Start times announced for NLDS Games 1 and 2 at Citizens Bank Park

The Phillies will begin their postseason run at 4:08 p.m. Saturday in Game 1 of the NLDS against the Mets.

Game 1 of the Phillies' NLDS series will start at 4:08 p.m. Saturday.
Game 1 of the Phillies' NLDS series will start at 4:08 p.m. Saturday.Read moreSteven M. Falk Staff Photographer
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With Red October just a few days away, we now know the start times of the Phillies’ National League Division Series that will begin their playoff run.

Saturday’s Game 1 at Citizens Bank Park will start at 4:08 p.m., airing locally on Fox29, MLB announced on Tuesday. Sunday’s Game 2 will also begin at 4:08 p.m., but will air on FS1. The Phillies will face their NL East rival New York Mets after they defeated the Milwaukee Brewers in Game 3 of their NL wild-card series.

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The Phillies will send out Zack Wheeler as their Game 1 starter. They’ve been using their time off to stay competitive, and will had an intrasquad game on Wednesday as they aim to keep their bats from going cold by the time Saturday rolls around.

Game 1 of the other NLDS series, between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the San Diego Padres, who swept the Braves in their wild-card series, will start at 8:38 p.m. on Saturday and air on FS1. Sunday’s Game 2 will start at 8:03 p.m. and also air on FS1.