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MLB wild card: Day 1 takeaways, keys to Game 2 - ESPN
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2023 MLB playoff highlights: Phillies to NLDS, all series end in sweep
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Two ways the Diamondbacks can clinch a Wild Card spot on September 30th
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Diamondbacks hit Burnes hard to rally for 6-3 victory over Brewers in Wild Card Series opener
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Tommy Pham homers twice, Diamondbacks beat Cubs 6-2 to move into 3rd NL wild -card spot - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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MLB playoffs 2023: Verlander gets Game 1, all 8 teams prep for Division Series openers Saturday
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Zac Gallen shines as Arizona Diamondbacks beat Chicago Cubs 1-0 - ABC News
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Cubs lose opener to D-backs in Wild Card battle
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D-backs vs. Brewers Wild Card Game 1 starting lineups and pitching matchup
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Cubs lose 'game of inches' to Diamondbacks in pitchers' duel - Chicago Sun-Times
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Ketel Marte slugs homer, double as D-backs sweep Cubs
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D-backs face Cubs again, needing renewed success
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Cubs lose opener to D-backs in Wild Card battle
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Cubs drop out of playoff position with another loss to D-backs