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2022 World Series teed up: Bryce Harper, Phillies to face Astros
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Your LGBTQ guide to Phillies vs. Astros World Series - Outsports
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WATCH: Bryce Harper crushes 300th career homer for the Phillies lead
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World Series: Astros move within one victory of championship by downing Phillies in Game 5 - Newsday
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