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A two-inch adjustment gave Zack Wheeler a better path into September
One strong start does not erase a difficult stretch, but the Phillies found a concrete mechanical clue—and the timing could matter in the postseason chase.
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Why the Phillies' small-ball surge looks built for meaningful games
A seven-game winning streak powered without constant home runs offers a useful October lesson: pressure can be created one base at a time.
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