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Phillies to start Aaron Nola in do-or-die NLDS Game 3 Read - Phillies to start Aaron Nola in do-or-die NLDS Game 3 - and more Phillies news and rumors at PhilliesNation.com.

Aaron Nola, who had a 6.01 ERA this season, will start a do-or-die Game 3 for the Phillies.

Rob Thomson explained why:

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Phillies comeback falls short in gut-wrenching Game 2 loss: ‘Our backs are against the wall’ Read - Phillies comeback falls short in gut-wrenching Game 2 loss: 'Our backs are against the wall' - and more Phillies news and rumors at PhilliesNation.com.

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Rob Thomson on the decision to bunt Bryson Stott in the ninth with Castellanos on second.

‘Nothing to lose’ mentality only thing that can save Phillies, who are on the brink of elimination Read - 'Nothing to lose' mentality only thing that can save Phillies, who are on the brink of elimination - and more Phillies news and rumors at PhilliesNation.com

‘Nothing to lose’ mentality only thing that can save Phillies, who are on the brink of elimination
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Phillies comeback falls short in gut-wrenching Game 2 loss: ‘Our backs are against the wall’ Read - Phillies comeback falls short in gut-wrenching Game 2 loss: 'Our backs are against the wall' - and more Phillies news and rumors at PhilliesNation.com.

The Phillies know their "backs are against the wall" after another brutal loss in Game 2.

More on the near comeback, the decision to "play for the tie" and what lies ahead:

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Aaron Nola will take the mound in Game 3.

The Dodgers take Game 2. The series heads to Los Angeles.

The latest on Harrison Bader’s status for Game 2 Read - The latest on Harrison Bader's status for Game 2 - and more Phillies news and rumors at PhilliesNation.com

Everything you need to know about Harrison Bader's status for Game 2.
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All hands on deck? Ranger Suárez could appear in Game 2 as Phillies make nearly every pitcher available Read - All hands on deck? Ranger Suárez could appear in Game 2 as Phillies make nearly every pitcher available - and more Phillies news and rumors at PhilliesNation.com.

Ranger Suárez could be a guy in leverage tonight.

Rob Thomson reiterated his willingness to use the lefty in relief in Game 2. It’s (almost) all hands on deck.

Story from yesterday on what it could look like, along with potential consequences for Game 3.
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Goal: Get back to all-square.

🆚: Los Angeles Dodgers
🏟: Citizens Bank Park
⏰: 6:08 PM EST
📺: TBS
📻: 94.1 WIP
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Round 2.

All hands on deck? Ranger Suárez could appear in Game 2 as Phillies make nearly every pitcher available Read - All hands on deck? Ranger Suárez could appear in Game 2 as Phillies make nearly every pitcher available - and more Phillies news and rumors at PhilliesNation.com.

All hands on deck? Ranger Suárez could appear in Game 2 as Phillies make nearly every pitcher available

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Phillies’ big boys must step up but the Game 2 matchup is rough Read - Phillies' big boys must step up but the Game 2 matchup is rough - and more Phillies news and rumors at PhilliesNation.com.

The Phillies will need their big boys like Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper in Game 2. But facing a two-time Cy Young winner in Blake Snell won't be easy.

Can they step up?

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Phillies avoid the worst with Harrison Bader, who could potentially be available for NLDS Game 2 Read - Phillies avoid the worst with Harrison Bader, who could potentially be available for NLDS Game 2 - and more Phillies news and rumors at PhilliesNation.com.

Phillies avoid the worst with Harrison Bader, who could potentially be available for NLDS Game 2

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All hands on deck? Ranger Suárez could appear in Game 2 as Phillies make nearly every pitcher available Read - All hands on deck? Ranger Suárez could appear in Game 2 as Phillies make nearly every pitcher available - and more Phillies news and rumors at PhilliesNation.com.

More on Game 1 and what the Phillies might do in a critical Game 2:

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Phillies manager Rob Thomson had no regrets about going to David Robertson and Matt Strahm in the seventh inning of NLDS Game 1.

All hands on deck? Ranger Suárez could appear in Game 2 as Phillies make nearly every pitcher available Read - All hands on deck? Ranger Suárez could appear in Game 2 as Phillies make nearly every pitcher available - and more Phillies news and rumors at PhilliesNation.com.

All hands on deck? The Phillies are making every pitcher besides Cristopher Sánchez available for Game 2.

Here's what that could mean for Ranger Suárez, Aaron Nola and how the team tries to navigate the rest of this NLDS.

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Phillies avoid the worst with Harrison Bader, who could potentially be available for NLDS Game 2 Read - Phillies avoid the worst with Harrison Bader, who could potentially be available for NLDS Game 2 - and more Phillies news and rumors at PhilliesNation.com.

The absolute worst has been avoided for Harrison Bader. But can he play in Game 2?

It sounds like a possibility.

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Harrison Bader’s injury in brutal Game 1 loss may force Phillies to rethink NLDS outfield plans Read - Harrison Bader's injury in brutal Game 1 loss may force Phillies to rethink NLDS outfield plans - and more Phillies news and rumors at PhilliesNation.com.

Harrison Bader’s injury in brutal Game 1 loss may force Phillies to rethink NLDS outfield plans

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Phillies mull over another heartbreaking Game 1 loss: ‘We have a lot of baseball ahead of us’ Read a recap of Philadelphia Phillies vs. Los Angeles Dodgers NLDS Game 1 at PhilliesNation.com

Down 1-0 again, all the Phillies could do is project optimism after another tough Game 1 loss in the NLDS.

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Harrison Bader’s injury in brutal Game 1 loss may force Phillies to rethink NLDS outfield plans Read - Harrison Bader's injury in brutal Game 1 loss may force Phillies to rethink NLDS outfield plans - and more Phillies news and rumors at PhilliesNation.com.

Harrison Bader seems to think he can play again in the NLDS. But if he can't?

The platooning that worked so well down the stretch and the pinch-hitting plans may be out the door for the Phillies outfield.

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Phillies once again down 1-0 in Division Series after bullpen blows lead Read a recap of Philadelphia Phillies vs. Los Angeles Dodgers NLDS Game 1 at PhilliesNation.com

Phillies once again down 1-0 in Division Series after bullpen blows lead

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Dodgers take Game 1.

Sánchez works 5.2 innings, allowing two runs in Game 1.

Sánchez was FIRED UP after striking out Ohtani for the third time! 😤

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Locked in.

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Realmuto opens NLDS scoring with two-run triple off Ohtani It wasn’t a walk-off, but J.T. Realmuto got Citizens Bank Park rocking against the Dodgers in almost the same part of the ballpark that Jimmy Rollins did in 2009. Realmuto’s two-run triple off Shohei ...

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Just Tripled

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Phillies radio booth eager to bring ‘that local flavor’ for another postseason run Read - Phillies radio booth eager to bring 'that local flavor' for another postseason run - and more Phillies news and rumors at PhilliesNation.com

Reminder that Franzke & LA are on the call (with TMac filling in for the fourth and fifth) for this NLDS Game 1 on local radio as the broadcast booth gears up for another postseason.

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Harrison Bader’s confidence — and love for crop tops — resonating with Phillies Read - Harrison Bader's confidence -- and love for crop tops -- resonating with Phillies - and more Phillies news and rumors at PhilliesNation.com

Harrison Bader's spirit, confidence and love of crop tops has resonated inside the Phillies clubhouse. On the center fielder's impact on and off the field.

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