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Nola was removed after 5 2/3 innings after conceding four earned runs on nine hits, which was offset by seven strikeouts and no walks.

It’s not too early for Phillies fans to get excited for a deep playoff run in the fall, our columnist believes.

With Trea Turner out and J.T. Realmuto getting the night off, Merrifield finally got to bat second, a slot he believes is a natural fit for him.

"He is the biggest Phillies fan in the world," said Paul Trumbetas’ daughter, Denise Selzer, during the celebration Tuesday at Southeast Veterans’ Center.

Edmundo Sosa is also likely to play shortstop while Turner’s out; Whit Merrifield started at second base in the series finale against San Francisco.

Explaining on Monday that the Sixers are anticipating significant changes this offseason, basketball operations chief Daryl Morey frequently opened and closed a water bottle cap, making one wonder if there was a bet for it.

The majors’ leading hitter was taken out of the game on Saturday night with a minor injury but said he would be back, and was he ever.

“Great problem to have, tough problem to solve,” the manager says of what to do with six starters. “And a tough decision to make.”

“As you gain strength and become healthier, you can increase your activity, so it depends on me,” the Phillies shortstop explains. “It’s not just a matter of waiting for a bone to heal.”

Phillies’ Trea Turner accelerates to score a crucial run, but it results in his departure