Phillies open Wild Card Series against Marlins

What's happening: The Phillies take on the Miami Marlins in Game 1 of the best-of-three National League Wild Card Series at 8:08pm in Citizens Bank Park.

Zoom out: The Phillies notched 90 wins this season — a first since 2011.

By the numbers: 7-6 — The Marlins edged out the Phils by one game during the regular-season matchups.

• 64-55: How much the Phils outscored the Marlins in those games.

Between the lines: Questions remain about the team's defense and how superstar slugger Kyle Schwarber will perform after his unusual season and his below-.200 batting average in the lead-off spot.

What we're watching: Philly's faithful fans could be the difference this postseason.

• In August, fans gave Trae Turner a standing ovation with each at bat in South Philly during his slump, igniting Turner to return to All-Star form.
• The star shortstop responded by buying billboards to thank fans.

🏟️ Be smart: The wild card series is sold out, but you can still score tickets on the secondary market.

• Tickets were selling for at least $148 on Stubhub and $166 on Vividseats, as of last night.

The bottom line: Just as the Phils have embraced their 2022 playoff anthem "Dancing on My Own" again, let's hope they can recapture last year's magic but this time with a better ending.

What's next: The series continues Wednesday in South Philly, with Game 3 set for Thursday, if necessary.

Editor's note: This story has been corrected to reflect that the Phillies are playing the Miami Marlins, not the Florida Marlins.