Morning Briefing: Philadelphia Phillies One Win Away From World Series
Bryce Harper. Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
Good morning, Mets’ fans!
Last night, behind the long ball and some strong starting pitching, the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Arizona Diamondbacks 6-1. With the victory, the Phillies are one win away from returning to the World Series for the second-straight year.
Game 6 is in Philadelphia on Monday.
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Per Bob Nightengale of USA Today, Major League Baseball suspended Houston Astros’ relief pitcher Bryan Abreu for two games effective immediately as a result of him throwing at Adolis Garcia of the Texas Rangers during game five on Friday night.
The Houston Astros are one win away from the World Series, while the Phillies find themselves in the same situation. Game 6 of the Rangers/Astros series is Sunday.
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