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Eighth-Inning Decision Cost Phillies | Philadelphia Phillies News
The Phillies fell in a heart-stopping pitcher’s duel last night, as Jesus Luzardo held strong through seven innings but couldn’t overcome Cam Schlittler’s masterful control. The offense struggled to find rhythm, swinging at bad pitches and failing to capitalize. The turning point came in the eighth when a loaded bases situation presented a critical decision: send Realmuto home on a single or hold him for Turner. The coach chose to hold, but Turner’s fly ball and Schwarber’s groundout sealed the fate — a missed opportunity that could’ve swung the game. Luzardo’s effort was admirable, but…
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