ATLANTA — It was Saturday, which in this part of the world is college football time, so perhaps it was fitting that after their 3–0 win over Atlanta in Game 1 of the National League Division Series, everyone in the Phillies clubhouse wanted to quote former University of Miami linebacker Rohan Marley.
“Big-time players make big-time plays in big-time situations,” said right fielder Brandon Marsh.
Catcher J.T. Realmuto said the same thing, then added, “Our guys did that tonight, and that’s why we won.”
