Phillies scrape into MLB playoffs after week of ‘living hell in slow motion’
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"Phillies scrape into MLB playoffs after week of ‘living hell in slow motion’" is generating significant coverage in the Sports category, with 2 articles from 1 distinct sources tracked by PULSE so far.
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Why is "Phillies scrape into MLB playoffs after week of ‘living hell in slow motion’" trending?
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Coverage (2)
- Phillies clinch postseason berth thanks to Wheeler and an awoken offense Yahoo Sports · 16h ago
- Watch: Final out and celebrations as Phillies clinch postseason berth Yahoo Sports · 16h ago
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