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Diamondbacks proving they are more good than lucky in tight NLCS
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Gallen pitches 6 shutout innings, Diamondbacks hit 3 HRs in 5-1
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Gallen loses battle of aces, Diamondbacks on the brink of
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Zac Gallen to be on innings limit in 2021 - AZ Snake Pit
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Zac Gallen turns in four crisp innings in season debut
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Zac Gallen will be the Game 1 Starter for the Diamondbacks - Burn
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NLCS Game 1 pitchers: Diamondbacks' Gallen vs. Phillies' Wheeler
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D-backs NLCS pitching plan taking shape
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Zac Gallen shines as D-backs maintain Wild Card position
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Orioles wear down Zac Gallen, outpace Diamondbacks
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Zac Gallen Masters Elements, Yankees in Diamondbacks 7-1 Win