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Marte hits walk-off single in 9th inning as D-backs trim Phillies
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Faced with injuries and an improving AL West, Astros were 'playing
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Diamondbacks stun Phillies 4-2 in Game 7 of NLCS
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MLB playoff ratings steady in LCS after declines in wild-card and
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MLB playoff bracket: Matchups, teams, if 2023 postseason began today
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NLCS: D-backs beat Phillies in Game 7 to reach World Series - Los
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Schwarber homers twice, Turner goes deep, Phillies power past
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MLB playoffs 2023: Rangers take ALCS lead over Astros; Phillies
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MLB playoffs 2023: Rangers take ALCS lead over Astros; Phillies