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**Phillies Fans Pack Citizens Bank Park for Sold-Out Intrasquad Scrimmage**
**PHILADELPHIA, PA -** Red October fervor has gripped the city as over 31,000 Phillies faithful packed Citizens Bank Park on Wednesday night for a sold-out intrasquad scrimmage – a historic first for the team as a publicly open postseason practice. The event, held in anticipation of Saturday’s National League Division Series opener, offered fans a chance to rally behind their team and soak in the electric atmosphere of playoff baseball.
Despite tickets being priced at just $10, some fans expressed a willingness to pay significantly more for the opportunity. “I would’ve paid $100 honestly,” said Charles Morgan of Claymont, Del., underscoring the passion fueling the Phillies fanbase.
The scrimmage provided a unique experience as Phillies players faced off against one another. Brooke Stahl of Langhorne, Pa., shared her excitement: “I’ve never seen the Phillies vs each other and I think it’s really cool.”
The team hopes that it helps them remain sharp ahead of the Division Series.
The Phillies will face either the Los Angeles Dodgers or the Cincinnati Reds in the NLDS, pending the results of the National League Wild Card Series. Regardless of the opponent, confidence is high. “It don’t matter, we’re winning, we’re going all the way. I’m that confident,” declared Ryan McAllister of Wilmington, Del. Kristy Calderone of Turnersville, N.J., voiced a specific desire: “Probably the Dodgers. I don’t know, I just wanna kick their butts this time.”
The atmosphere inside Citizens Bank Park was a clear sign of what’s to come. Game 1 of the Division Series is set for Saturday with the first pitch planned for either 6:08 or 6:38 p.m, according to Major League Baseball.
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