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The Philadelphia Inquirer
The Philadelphia Inquirer
Sport
Scott Lauber

Zach Eflin makes early exit from Phillies’ sweep-spoiling 9-3 loss to Nationals

WASHINGTON — Until a few days ago, the Phillies didn’t know for sure if Zach Eflin would be able to pitch Sunday.

In hindsight, he probably shouldn’t have.

Eflin left early from a start last week when his right knee stiffened. He underwent a series of tests that didn’t reveal new damage to his twice surgically repaired patellar tendon, and team doctors cleared him to start, as scheduled.

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