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Phillies' Opening Game Ends in Loss
In the opening game of the NL Wild Card Series, Phillies manager Don Mattingly's decision to use All-Star closer Jhoan Duran early backfired as he allowed a three-run homer, leading to a loss against the Braves.
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Don Mattingly wanted the Phillies' best reliever on the mound as early as possible in the opener of a best-of-three NL Wild Card Series against the Braves, but the move backfired when All-Star closer Jhoan Duran allowed a three-run homer in a Game 1 loss.
2026-09-30 00:53 UTC