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Rob Thomson's bullpen decision with Zack Wheeler backfires as Phillies lose World Series – NBC Sports Philadelphia
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Alvarez blasts Baker, Astros to World Series title vs Phils - WTOP News
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World Series Teed Up: Harper, Phillies Go Deep, Face Astros - Bloomberg
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