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Philadelphia Phillies' Trea Turner hits an RBI single during the second inning of a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2026, in Philadelphia.
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Kyle Schwarber delivered a clutch two-run double, helping the Phillies clinch the final NL wild-card berth. His slide into second base on Sunday had fans roaring, as the Phillies beat the Rays. Zack Wheeler pitched a gem against Tampa Bay, ending a perilous five-day scare. Philadelphia's recent slump coincided with the Arizona Diamondbacks' surge, turning a sure playoff spot into a nail-biter. Interim manager Don Mattingly's team finally celebrated after a 7-3 victory Sunday. The Phillies now prepare for a best-of-three Wild Card Series against Atlanta, aiming to prove their late-season meltdown was just a blip.
