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Photos of the Phillies falling to the Blue Jays
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After Another Loss to the Chicago Cubs, the Philadelphia Phillies 2022 MLB Postseason Hopes Look Grim - Sports Illustrated Inside The Phillies
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Game Recap: The Phillies defeat the Braves, advance to 2022 NLCS – Philly Sports
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Phillies fall again, 4-3, as Cubs sweep series
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Phillies swept by Cubs while taking fifth straight loss
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Philadelphia Phillies Wait For Playoff Opponent After Clinching Wild Card - Sports Illustrated Inside The Phillies
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Phillies 2022 playoff hopes slipping away after sweep by the Cubs – Philly Sports
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Photos from the Phillies loss to the Cubs on Sunday
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Phillies fall again, 4-3, as Cubs sweep series
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