Phillies discuss how important it is to clinch a first-round playoff byeRob Thomson, Cristopher Sánchez, and Brandon Marsh all know how important it was to accomplish a huge season-long goal of securing a spot in the NLDS.<p><em><a href="https://www.nbcsportsphiladelphia.com/mlb/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-discuss-how-important-it-is-to-clinch-a-first-round-playoff-bye/618569/?partner=yahoo&cid=yahoo">Phillies discuss how important it is to clinch a first-round playoff bye</a> originally appeared on <a href="https://www.nbcsportsphiladelphia.com?cid=yahoo">NBC Sports Philadelphia</a></em></p>