Phillies' worst October fears realized in tough loss in extras
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What happened
ATLANTA -- This is the October fear. The Phillies’ starting pitcher pitches well and leaves the game with a lead, but the offense fails to score a late insurance run because of another mental mistake, then the bullpen blows the lead late.
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