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Phillies history: Remembering the 2008 World Series, ten years later
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Phillies sweep Marlins to earn NL Division Series rematch with MLB-best Braves – KGET 17
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Where were you when the Phillies won the World Series 10 years ago today? We asked, and you told us.
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Philadelphia Phillies: 3 reasons why the 2008 team was so special - Page 3
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Bryce Harper slugs 2 more homers as Phillies pound Braves 10-2 in Game 3 of NL Division Series - ABC News
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NLCS: Bryce Harper Leads Phillies to World Series - The New York Times
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Phillies turn to pending free agent Aaron Nola to pitch them past Arizona and into World Series – WUTR/WFXV –
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We're all together': Phillies keep aim on 1st World Series title since 2008
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Phillies strike first, defeat Rays 3-2
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Harper, Castellanos each smack 2 HRs, Turner, Marsh go yard as Phillies dominate Braves in NLDS Game 3 - CBS Philadelphia
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The Phillies' Four Aces - The New York Times
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Bryce Harper, Phillies tie World Series mark with 5 HR, top Astros 7-0
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Castellanos hits 2 homers, powers Phillies past Braves 3-1 and into NLCS for 2nd straight season