After witnessing a masterclass by the Texas Rangers against the Houston Astros, all eyes shifted to the National League, where two wild card teams are fighting for the league championship. After surprising all and fighting against the odds, the Arizona Diamondbacks and Philadelphia Phillies made it to the NLCS. They are now against each other to be the ultimate winner and getting all-around support from the sports world.
The same happened in Philadelphia, where a famous football star made his presence recorded. Though the focus was more on baseball, interestingly, his company with Jason Kelce also brought Taylor Swift into the picture, diverting all the attention from the field to the stands.
Travis Kelce Joins His Brother Jason on a Trip to Philadelphia
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The Kansas City Chiefs Tight End, Travis Kelce is one of the most successful players in the NFL. Hence, the two-time Super Bowl gets all the attention in the sports world. The same was the scene ahead of the NFL season, as many expected him to start on a high note. But another factor added to the attention span.
Reportedly, the NFL star is dating Pop sensation Taylor Swift. The two have been seen together on multiple occasions lately. Already in the highlights, this added to the fans following the star player when he was joined by his brother and made his way to the NLCS encounter, all the spread at the Citizens Bank Park.
@MLBONFOX rising on the occasion shared an x post that read “Kelce brothers in the house.”
Kelce brothers in the house 🤝@NFLonFOX | @tkelce | @JasonKelce pic.twitter.com/lYRg3gFYHk
— FOX Sports: MLB (@MLBONFOX) October 17, 2023
It was certainly an interesting cross-sports moment for everyone who witnessed the game won by the Phillies for another postseason win. It gave them a lead in crucial NCLS against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Though it will be interesting to see how they manage to do the same in the upcoming games.
Phillies on a 2022 Repeat With a Great Win, but the Challenge Remains
It was the start the Phillies looked for. They defeated the Diamondbacks with a proper team display. After starting the game on a high note through homers from birthday boy Bryce Harper, they put up a substantial lead to win it 5-3 at the end of nine innings. With this, they are one game up in a seven-match series and looking to make the World Series in a row.
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However, the challenge remains, given the capabilities the Snakes have. They defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers for the NLCS qualification. Although they lost the first game, D-Backs have shown resilience in the past and could make a comeback again. The Phillies need to be aware of it but can take inspiration from their record against them to continue the winning run. Will that be the case? Only time will tell.
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