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The National League postseason has pleasantly surprised the entire realm of baseball. What began with the Padres beating the Mets in the wild-card round, stretches to San Diego Padres, conquering past MLB toppers, Los Angeles Dodgers. And most recently, Philadelphia Phillies beating the reigning World Champions, Atlanta Braves 3-1.

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On entering the Championship Series, wishes flew out for the Phillies from all across the States. Along with a special wish that visited the Phillies from the White House, in Washington DC. Not figuratively, as Jill Biden, First Lady of the United States, was watching the fourth NLDS game on her way to Orlando.

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How did fans react to FLOTUS’ special wish for the Phillies?

Over the years, Jill Biden has attended multiple Phillies games. Correspondingly, FLOTUS was born and brought up in Willow Grove, a suburb of Philadelphia, which explained her deep-rooted affiliation with the Phils.

Her first upload reached Twitter towards the beginning of the game. While flying to Orlando, FLOTUS uploaded a picture from the flight where she is visibly watching the game. She said, “You’ve got this, @Phillies — I’m watching the game on my way to Orlando!”

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After the Phillies comfortably beat the reigning champions 8-3, at the Citizens Bank Park, Jill Biden retweeted a Phillies post and said, “YES! This team, this city — we’ve got something special. Onward to the NLCS.”

This is how fans reacted to the First Lady’s tweets-

Notably, Philadelphia Phillies will now play San Diego Padres in the National League Championship Series, which starts on October 18.

Philadelphia Phillies in the postseason

Philadelphia Phillies narrowly crossed the Milwaukee Brewers in the concluding piece of the regular season. Following that narrow escape, they managed to clean sweep St. Louis Cardinals in the wild-card round. Now, they have dominated the Braves and successfully reached the National League Championship Series.

The Phils have reached the Championship Series for the first time in 12 years. Can the two underdogs make their Championship Series appearances count?

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Now, the Phillies prepare for the imperative National League Championship battle against the Padres.

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Who will emerge victorious? What do you think? Let us know your precious thoughts in the comments below.

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Mohsin Baldiwala

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Mohsin Baldiwala, an experienced MLB writer at EssentiallySports, holds a degree in Journalism and Mass Communications with a minor in public policy. His journey into the heart of baseball is as unique as it is charming, taking root in the quirky universe of 'Seinfeld.' It was through the endearingly hapless George Costanza, a character with his own comedic ties to the New York Yankees, that Mohsin first glimpsed the allure of the storied franchise. Today, he has a newfound admiration for Gerrit Cole. Away from the diamond, Mohsin finds solace in the world of sitcoms. This parallel passion for entertainment media isn't just a pastime; it's the crucible where his creativity is forged. Whether dissecting a play or dissecting a plot, Mohsin brings to his readers a blend of information and insight, wrapped in a narrative as engaging as the games and shows he loves.

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