Hittin' Season: A Philadelphia Phillies podcast

The wait is over. The World Series is here.

On Episode 608 of Hittin' Season, host John Stolnis of The Good Phight previews the World Series between the Phillies and Houston Astros. National MLB writer Michael Baumann from Fangraphs stops by to talk key matchups and storylines to watch, and Exile in St. Louis from the Astros' SB Nation site Crawfish Boxes also swings by for an inside scoop on everything we need to know about the Astros.

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The Phillies and Astros have had plenty of entanglements over the years. Leading up to their World Series clash, which I have confirmed is real, let's talk about all the times they've bumped into each other.

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Everyone's still revved up from the Phillies NLCS over the Padres, but soon, it'll be time for the Astros in the World Series.

On Episode 607 of Hittin' Season, John Stolnis of The Good Phight is joined by Liz Roscher of Yahoo! Sports and Justin Klugh from Baseball Prospectus as we share our favorite memories of the NLCS, the heroes, the moments, and yes, lots of Bryce Harper stuff. Also, they discuss some of the key storylines coming into the Fall Classic and offer thoughts on how the Phils can pull off the upset.

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Bryce Harper did it!

On Episode 606 of Hittin' Season, host John Stolnis of The Good Phight recaps a stunning, stirring, franchise-altering, iconic home run from NLCS MVP Bryce Harper that propelled the Phillies to a 4-3 win over the Padres in Game 5. Rhys Hoskins went yard once again, Zack Wheeler was excellent, and the weather almost caused a bullpen implosion before Ranger Suarez (!!!) got the last two outs to secure the Phils' first pennant since 2009!

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It was a comeback for the ages, and it leaves the Phillies just one victory away from reaching their first World Series since 2009.

On Episode 605 of Hittin' Season, host John Stolnis of The Good Phight recaps another NLCS Game 4 Instant Classic, as the Phillies somehow overcome deficits of 4-0 and 6-4 to beat the Padres 10-6, giving them a commanding 3-1 series lead. The top five in the lineup were all on fire and, somehow, the Phillies bullpen recorded 25 outs and gave up just two runs after Bailey Falter lasted just 2 outs. Also, a quick preview of Game 5 featuring a rematch of Game 1 starters, Zack Wheeler and You Darvish.

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It will forever be known as the Jean Segura Game.

On Episode 604 of Hittin' Season, host John Stolnis from The Good Phight recaps a crazy, and pivotal victory by the Phillies, 4-2 over the Padres at Citizens Bank Park. Jean Segura delivers the big offensive blow and makes three insane plays in the field, but also commits a run-scoring error and gets picked off first base. BASEBALL! Also, Ranger Suarez' outstanding start, Rob Thomson's interesting decisions, and did Jurickson Profar swing?

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The Phillies once again fail to win a Game 2.

On Episode 603 of Hittin' Season, John Stolnis of The Good Phight and Justin Klugh of Baseball Prospectus recap Game 2 of the NLCS with the Padres winning 8-5. The Phils blew a 4-0, 2nd inning lead as Aaron Nola had a subpar outing following a string of scintillating performances. How bad a loss was it, and how big a missed opportunity? Did Rob Thomson make a critical mistake? Now, Game 3 becomes the pivotal game of the entire series. But don't panic, Phils fans, we've been here before.

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In Game 1 of the NLCS, the Phillies' superstars went ahead and superstarred.

On Episode 602 of Hittin' Season, host John Stolnis of The Good Phight recaps a thrilling Game 1 as Zack Wheeler dominated the Padres in their 2-0, series opening victory. Led by a solo home run from MVP Bryce Harper and a mammoth solo dinger by Kyle Schwarber, Wheeler's 7 innings of one-hit ball has the Phillies three wins away from a World Series. Also, a quick preview of Wednesday afternoon's Game 2 featuring Aaron Nola and Blake Snell.

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"Eight more wins, Topper."

On Episode 601 of Hittin' Season, hosts John Stolnis of The Good Phight and Liz Roscher of Yahoo! Sports break down an iconic NLDS between the Phillies and Braves and preview the National League Championship Series between the Phils and San Diego Padres, an unexpected matchup that no one saw coming.

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The Phillies are in the National League Championship Series!

On Episode 600, host John Stolnis of The Good Phight recaps the Phils' series-clinching 8-3 win over the Braves in Game 4 of the NLDS before a raucous Citizens Bank Crowd, sending the Phils back to the NLCS for the first time since 2010. On Saturday, it was the Trade Deadline Twins, Noah Syndergaard and Brandon Marsh, who played hero, along with Bryce Harper, J.T. Realmuto's insane inside-the-park homer and a remarkable job from the reborn Phillies bullpen.

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