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Verlander leads Astros over D-backs 1-0, and both teams clinch postseason spots
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Phillies down Astros for 1st playoff berth since 2011
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2023 MLB playoffs: Phillies eliminate Braves, reach NLCS - ESPN
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J.T. Realmuto, Phillies rally past Astros in 10 to open World Series
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Photos of Phillies clinching a playoff berth
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Phillies down Astros for 1st playoff berth since 2011
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Astros-Phillies is the most lopsided World Series matchup since 1906 - The Washington Post
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Phillies face a challenge from the Astros with a return to MLB playoffs on the line
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Phillies end 11-year playoff drought as Aaron Nola flirts with perfect game
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Phillies Clinch Playoff Berth Ending Longest Active NL Postseason Drought - Fastball
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Phillies Clinch 2022 MLB Playoff Berth; 1st Trip to Postseason Since 2011, News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors