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Phillies Face Tougher Test Against Buxton | Duluth News
The Phillies’ playoff hopes are in freefall as they’ve lost six of their last eight series since the All-Star break and now trail the Diamondbacks in tiebreakers. Their misery just deepened: the Twins are activating star center fielder Byron Buxton — who’s been sidelined since July 28 with a hip issue and went hitless in his last four games — for their upcoming Field of Dreams showdown. Buxton, a 25-home-run threat and elite defender, joins hot-hitting Royce Lewis to form a dangerous lineup against a struggling Phillies team desperate to claw back into contention. Listen in comfort:Get a…
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