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Phillies gain momentum in NL Wild Card race

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The Philadelphia Phillies have ~~gained significant momentum~~ strengthened their position in the National League Wild Card race following a series of key victories. Building on ~~their~~ a three-game series sweep of the Minnesota Twins—a comeback highlighted by Alec Bohm’s three-run home run and a decisive two-run single by Bryan De La Cruz—the Phillies secured a 6-5 win against the Miami Marlins. During the Marlins matchup, pitcher Cristopher Sánchez became the first Major League pitcher this season to reach 16 wins, striking out six over six innings. Closer Jhoan Duran secured his 27th save to finalize the victory. The ~~victory~~ win over Miami moved Philadelphia into the second NL Wild Card spot, placing them one game ahead of San Diego. The game was also marked by controversy in the seventh inning when a line drive by Javier Sanoja led to the ejection of Marlins manager Clayton McCullough following an umpire review.

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