What channel is Braves vs. Phillies on today? Time, TV schedule for 2023 NLDS Game 4

The Phillies have a chance to eliminate the Braves in Game 4 of the NLDS after a dominant performance.

Nearly a year ago, the Philadelphia Phillies shocked the Atlanta Braves by eliminating them in just four games, despite the Braves being the reigning World Series champions and NL East winners. Now, the Phillies have the opportunity to repeat history.

In Game 3 of the best-of-five NLDS, Bryce Harper led the charge for the Phillies with two home runs, contributing to a dominant 10-2 victory. This win gives the Phillies a 2-1 advantage in the series, with one more game to be played in Philadelphia.

The Braves, desperate to avoid elimination for the second year in a row at the hands of their NL East rivals, have two hopes: their bats need to wake up, and the Phillies need to quiet down. So far, Atlanta's powerful lineup has struggled, with a meager .196/.257/.268 slash line. Only Travis d'Arnaud and Austin Riley have managed to hit home runs. On the other hand, the Phillies have been relentless at the plate, boasting a .263/.368/.545 slash line against Atlanta's pitching. Harper alone has already hit three home runs, while four other Phillies hitters have also contributed at least one.

Following the Phillies' victory on Wednesday night, the fans were chanting for Spencer Strider, the Braves' ace. Their wish will be granted, as Strider will take the mound in Game 4. Strider finished the 2023 season as the league leader in strikeouts, outpacing the rest of the field by 44. Although he performed well in Game 1 of the series, allowing only two runs (one earned), he was still handed the loss.

Ranger Suarez, who pitched for the Phillies in Game 1, will face off against Strider on Thursday. Suarez's start was cut short after just 3.2 innings, but he only allowed a walk and a hit while striking out four batters. Jeff Hoffman replaced Suarez and ultimately secured the win for the Phillies.

The winner of this crucial Game 4 will advance to the NLCS, where they will face the Diamondbacks, who impressively swept the Dodgers in three games.

If you're eager to catch Game 4 of the 2023 NLDS between the Braves and Phillies, here's how you can watch it. TBS will broadcast all National League playoff games, including this matchup. Additionally, there are streaming options available. Sling TV offers TBS, and cable subscribers can access TBS through the app or website. Max subscribers can also stream the game on the Max platform.

In Canada, the game will be televised on Sportsnet, and it can be streamed on Sportsnet NOW or Fubo.

The Braves and Phillies will square off at 8:07 p.m. ET on Thursday at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia. If a Game 5 is necessary, it will take place at the same time on Saturday in Atlanta.

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