The D-backs won back-to-back games at home to even the NLCS after Game 4, but the Phillies got three home runs and seven strong innings from Zack Wheeler on Saturday night to retake the lead.
Over in the National League, the Phillies have a 3-2 series lead against the Arizona Diamondbacks. The Rangers have taken all three at Minute Maid Park, including the Sunday win that featured a strong outing from starter Nathan Eovaldi, plus home runs from Jonah Heim, Mitch Garver and a ninth-inning grand slam from Adolis García. The road team has won every game to date in this year's ALCS. The American League pennant will be decided with Game 7 on Monday night in Houston. The Texas Rangers kept their season alive with an ALCS Game 6 win on Sunday night against the Houston Astros.
The 2023 MLB playoffs will have their first winner-take-all game.