BELIEVE: Philadelphia Phillies Clinch with Zack Wheeler’s Heroics, But Fans Still DIVIDED About Run

The Philadelphia Phillies clinch a postseason berth after a rollercoaster finish—can they shake off a shaky September and topple the Atlanta Braves? Connor Thomas examines how Zack Wheeler’s dominance sealed the playoff spot, while questions linger around a slumping offense, inconsistent bullpen, and the bold Game 1 pitching plan featuring Jesús Luzardo as an opener with Andrew Painter ready from the bullpen.Big storylines include Bryce Harper and Edmundo Sosa’s timely power, Philadelphians’ divided faith in the team’s October prospects, and the psychological edge—or burden—of “nobody believes in us.” With all eyes on Chris Sale and a challenging Braves lineup, Connor Thomas breaks down why Game 1 is practically a must-win and explores whether the Phillies’ postseason mentality can fuel a turnaround. Is Red October just beginning, or will recent woes derail the Fightins’ playoff dreams? 00:00 Phillies Clinch PlayoffsDiscussion of Phillies clinching a postseason spot, team performance, fan reactions, and emotional rollercoaster leading into the postseason.13:20 Game 1 Pitching PlanDeep dive into the Phillies' pitching situation for Game 1 versus the Braves, opener strategy, pitching matchups, and historical playoff context.21:14 Phillies Postseason MentalityAnalysis of the team’s mentality after "backing in" to the playoffs, pressure release, possible impact on postseason performance, and fan mentality. Photo Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!IndeedListeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast.Dose DailyReady to give your liver the support it deserves? Head to https://DoseDaily.co/LOCKEDONMLB or enter LOCKEDONMLB to get 35% off your first subscription.  Aura CybersecurityStart your free trial today at https://aura.com/aware.  Protect yourself now. Gameday Mens HealthGameday Men’s Health is a real, in-person men’s health clinic that looks at the full picture  before developing a treatment plan. Book your complimentary test and consult at https://join.gamedaymenshealth.com/reasons_to_choose_gameday-1201?utm_source=lockedon&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=MLB&utm_network=lockedon&utm_adgroup=corp&ghl_tag=national,corp5-Hour ENERGYGet candy-flavored chaos with Fruity Rainbow 5-hour ENERGY®️ Shots - available online at https://5hourENERGY.com or AmazonStanceCheck out the ICON collection from Stance—premium comfort, performance, and durability designed for whatever your day brings. Use promo Code LOCKEDON at checkout for 20% off your purchase.  Learn more at https://Stance.com.Stance. The Official Sock Partner of Major League Baseball.KALSHIFor a limited time, Download Kalshi and use code Locked On to get