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The World Series Is a Colossal Mismatch and It's Totally Up for Grabs - The Ringer
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Zack Wheeler blossoms into ace for Phillies, gets Game 1 start against Arizona in NLCS - Washington Times
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SI:AM Four Series, Four Sweeps - Sports Illustrated
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Can the Philadelphia Phillies Overcome their Defensive Deficiencies in 2023? - Sports Illustrated Inside The Phillies
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Phillies keep winning close games, don't mind high-wire act: 'It builds character' - The Athletic
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Phillies' argument about Bryce Harper's ejection is sound, but season is over after losing homestand
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Aaron Nola is inconsistent again, yet bats come through as Phillies win 5-4 against Diamondbacks
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Phillies defeat Yankees, 4-1, for first win of 2023 season on quiet night - Pinstripe Alley
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The Phillies have surged into first place in the NL East; here are five ways they can stay there
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Diving into Rob Thomson's Masterclass in Game One - The Good Phight