Diamondbacks vs. Phillies fan updates: DBacks fans reflect on Game 5 loss, revel in crowd energy

The Arizona Diamondbacks dropped Game 5 of the National League Championship Series on Saturday to the Philadelphia Phillies. The 6-1 defeat put them in a 3-2 series hole heading back to Philadelphia.

The Diamondbacks had a disappointing start to the series, being outscored 15-2 by the Phillies in the first two games. However, the DBacks got back in the series, with shortstop Ketel Marte hitting a walk-off single in the ninth inning to give Arizona a 2-1 win on Thursday; the Diamondbacks pulled off a 6-5 win on Friday.

Two days of optimism gave way to a momentum-shifting loss Saturday night.

Follow along with our coverage from downtown Phoenix throughout the game.

Get game updates in the Diamondbacks-Phillies NLCS game blog.

'A learning opportunity': DBacks fans reflect on Game 5 loss, revel in crowd energy

David Boon, a Bryce Harper fan who supports the Arizona Diamondbacks, attended his first ever playoff baseball game Saturday night.Even though the general mood was soured by the loss, he loved seeing the crowds' raucous support during the game.“This is my first playoff game for baseball, so to actually be in the NLCS and to see the sellout crowd, the whole building was bumping,” Boon said. “It’s kind of a depressing loss for the DBacks, but it was electric inside the stadium.”He attended the game with his friend, Corey Brooks, who has been a DBacks fan all of his life. He was not too dejected from the loss because he thought the team had the potential to do bigger and better things in the future.“I’m sad to see them fall behind in the series but know that they have potential in the future,” Brooks said. “This whole series has been a great experience for them. They’re developing, they’re doing good things, and so this is just a learning opportunity for them.”

— Dylan Wickman

'Hope they pull it through the next 2': Dejected fans stream out of Chase Field following DBacks' 6-1 loss

Fans dispersed from out of Chase Field following the Diamondbacks’ 6-1 defeat to the Phillies.

One of them, 10-year DBacks fan Nicholas Whaley, has been proud to see his team make it into the playoffs. “It was unexpected, so you appreciate it because you didn’t expect to go this far,” he said.

But he was disappointed by their Saturday evening performance which, by his analysis, lacked follow-through.

“When you have a runner on third and less than two outs, you gotta put him through and get him home, and they didn’t do that,” he said. “We just hope they pull it through the next two.”

— Laura Gersony

Philly fan won’t be ready to celebrate lead until last pitch

Phillies fan Raphael Opida drove to Phoenix from Los Angeles to see his favorite team. But even when the Phillies were up 4-0 in the top of the 7th, he was not ready to declare victory.“Here’s the thing: the Diamondbacks can always come back. They’ve been really good at making comebacks all season long,” Opida said. “So, I’m not ready to celebrate until that last pitch.”“I’ve enjoyed the series so far. It’s a thriller.”

— Laura Gersony

DBacks fan enjoys Game 5 despite ‘unruly’ Philly supporters

Juan Barreto Jr. has been a season-ticket holder for the DBacks for the last 15 years.He was watching the game at the Crown Public House and planned to head into Chase Field to finish the game.He said that he’s seen great support from Diamondbacks fans outside the arena, even despite some unruly Philadelphia fans.“I think (the support) been very, very good,” Barreto said. “Some of the Philly fans may get a little rowdy and out of hand, but from what I’ve seen from this series, a lot of the Diamondbacks (fans) are laid back and are not even engaging into arguing.”

— Dylan Wickman

Member of San Carlos Apache tribe says series will 'bring baseball back to the reservations'

Even while the Diamondbacks were down against the Phillies, Alec Ferreira said he remained hopeful.Ferreiro, a member of the San Carlos Apache tribe who coaches high school football, says that the Diamondbacks' performance has already been an inspiration: His team was following along with yesterday’s DBacks game against the Phillies, even while playing a football game of their own.“This is going to impact not only the Phoenix area but it’s going to impact the entire state,” Ferreiro said. “This is something that’s gonna bring baseball back to the reservations.”

― Laura Gersony

‘They have a fire inside them’: Fan renews support for DBacks

Dillon Morales has always supported Arizona teams but got really invested in the Diamondbacks after buying season tickets on a whim. Now, he is a fan for life.Coming into the series, he knew not to underestimate the Philadelphia Phillies as he had already attended two games this season against the team, which the DBacks both lost.“Earlier in the season, I was here at a game where (infielder) Josh Rojas had to pitch (for the Diamondbacks), and they took out all of their pitchers,” Morales said. “We were losing about 15-2, so that shows the competitiveness of the Phillies.”He thinks that the team has grown a lot in a short time and has been able to rally around the immense support they’ve received, from both new and old fans alike.“Once they go in, they’re able to recognize the vibe of everybody else that’s supporting them, a new fan base, people that maybe never supported the DBacks, such as maybe even myself,” Morales said. “They have a fire inside of them.”

— Dylan Wickman

Lifelong Phoenix man fondly recalls 2001 World Series win

“It’s been a long time coming,” says Calvert Woody, a lifelong Phoenix resident who attended the Diamondbacks’ previous World Series win back in 2001. It was a walk off, he fondly recalls, just like Thursday’s game against the Phillies.“The atmosphere is epic. … I’m pretty confident,” he said. “I predict next Friday, when the World Series starts, we’re going to be in it.”And if so, “I’m definitely going to be there.”

― Laura Gersony

Chase Field crowds boo compilation of naysaying sports commentary

Chase Field kicked off Game 5 by playing a compilation of clips from newscasters and sports commentators dismissing the Diamondbacks as a minor nuisance after their second loss to the Phillies in Game 2, eliciting a flurry of boos throughout the crowd. The boos soon turned into defiant roars once the game was officially underway.

― Perry Vandell

Former Dbacks pitcher’s son says owes his entire life to the team

Elmer Dessens Jr., who said he is the son of the former Diamondbacks pitcher with the same name, roared with laughter at Crown Public House. He was high-fiving people wearing Diamondbacks gear as they walked past the bar; for Phillies fans, he swiped his hand away at the last minute, hooting with his friends.“I owe my entire life to this team,” he shouted over the din of the bar. “I’ve been watching DBacks games since 2012 after my dad retired.”“The entire season, we’ve just been overcoming setbacks,” he said. “I feel like we’re the team that has to win out.”

― Laura Gersony

DBacks fans get free admission to state fair on Sunday

Arizona Diamondbacks fans have a reason to cheer even louder. On Sunday, Oct. 22, from 2-4 p.m., DBacks fans get into the Arizona State Fair for free.

Anyone wearing Arizona Diamondbacks gear will get in for free, said Luis Gonzalez, chair of the Arizona State Fair Foundation and a World Series champ.

“What better way to embrace the chaos, than at the Fair,” Gonzalez said in a news release sent out Saturday.

Normally priced at $15, the regular admission fee will be entirely waived for anyone wearing Arizona Diamondbacks apparel. This includes shirts, jerseys, shorts, pants, socks, hats, hoodies, bags, and even tattoos, between the hours of 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. on Sunday.

Visit azstatefair.com for more information.

― Lillian Boyd

'Absolutely phenomenal': Fans buy out tickets to Game 5

Daniel Buchanan has been an Arizona Diamondbacks fan since 1998 and was just seven when the team won the World Series in 2001.He says he doesn’t remember too much of that win but has been thrilled to see the team reach these heights once again.“Just watching them get this far and watch them take care of the Dodgers in three was absolutely phenomenal, it was insane,” Buchanan said. “You would have thought we won the World Series last week.”He was very impressed to see the DBacks fans showing out for every game, even the Thursday game that was at 2 p.m. in the afternoon“The home crowd’s helping them a lot. It’s good to see all these fans here,” Buchanan said. “Filling this big old stadium (of) 50,000 is not easy to do but everyone’s coming out for it.”

― Dylan Wickman

DBacks vs. Phillies Game 5 tickets are sold out

According to a post on X, formerly known as Twitter, from the official Chase Field account, tickets to Game 5 were sold out, just like Game 4 was on Friday. The gates were set to open at 2:30 p.m. while the game is slated to begin at 5:07 p.m. The Arizona Diamondbacks announced that the roof will remain closed for a third-straight game.

― Dylan Wickman

What channel is the Diamondbacks game on tonight?

Game 5 of the NLCS is scheduled for 5:07 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 21, at Chase Field. TBS will broadcast the game; Brian Anderson will call the play-by-play, with Jeff Francoeur and Ron Darling serving as analysts.

― Bill Goodykoontz

Metro Phoenix to see clear skies, near record temps Saturday

Saturday in Phoenix saw sunny skies but near record high temperatures of 99 degrees, an above-average high for this time of year, according to The National Weather Service.

Light breezes were expected to reach 10 mph during the day but weakened into Saturday night.

Fans leaving Chase Stadium on Saturday night were expected to see mostly clear skies and a low of 69 degrees.

With zero precipitation in the forecast, Phoenix is expected to see above-average heat and clear skies through the weekend, with a Sunday high of 94 degrees, and a low of 68 degrees.

— Rey Covarrubias Jr.

What time is Diamondbacks-Phillies Game 5?

The gates at Chase Field will open at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 21. The game starts at 5:07 p.m.

— Lillian Boyd

Where can I park at Chase Field for Diamondbacks game?

Parking for the game can be hectic, but Chase Field’s parking partner ParkWhiz allows fans to locate the closest parking options and pay for parking in advance.

Parking garages will not accept cash so fans will need to have a credit or debit card if not reserving parking before the game.

— Kayla Jackson

Here’s what to know about Chase Field’s clear bag policy

Chase Field regards fan safety as a top priority. All bags and items going into the ballpark are subject to search.

Bags should be smaller than 6.5 inches by 4.5 inches, with clear bags no larger than 16 inches by 6 inches by 12 inches.

Guests carrying an unapproved bag can transfer their belongings into a complimentary clear plastic bag that will be available at the stadium. Guests will be asked to return unapproved bags to their vehicles.

— Kayla Jackson

This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: Diamondbacks vs. Phillies: Live coverage from downtown Phoenix