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Phillies' wild run to the World Series ends short of a title, but 'there's a lot to be proud of
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Game One: Phillies Show They Can Beat Anyone, Even the Astros
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Phillies Beat Dodgers, Win NL Pennant! Phillies Nation - Your source for Philadelphia Phillies news, opinion, history, rumors, events, and other fun stuff.
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Bryce Harper lays waste to playoffs as Phillies set up World Series with Astros, MLB
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Phillies belt five homers in dominant Game 3 win over Astros
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Phillies Take 1-0 World Series Lead, Win First World Series Game Since 2009 - Fastball
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Phillies mash Astros, take 2-1 World Series lead behind five home runs - Washington Times
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Series saver Robertson gets 2nd Phils chance 3 years later
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Phillies and Astros clash in Fall Classic - Statesboro Herald
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Phillies end 9-game win streak, skipper Thomson's 1st loss
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The Phillies win the 2008 World Series: An appreciation 10 years later
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Sports world reacts to Phillies winning NL pennant
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Astros, Phillies give World Series a truly postmodern feel
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