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PHILADELPHIA — The Phillies’ 7-5 win on Friday night was not as triumphant of some of their previous victories. Their didn’t win it on a walk-off or score double-digit runs. But they scored just enough to protect their lead against a seventh-inning bullpen implosion, and, with that, took their eighth…

PITTSBURGH — There have been times when it’s been fair to wonder how long Jack Suwinski will last in the majors this season.

PHOENIX — The location was a perfect fit for what the Rockies did Saturday night at Chase Field.

MIAMI — It felt like deja vu.

ST. LOUIS — For innings, for days, for most of this homestand, the Cardinals had been watching other teams have all the fun of watching baseballs soar over the wall while their home ballpark remained less than hospitable to their swings.

ST. LOUIS — “Whitey Ball” reappeared at Busch Stadium in all its 1980s glories Thursday night.

PHOENIX — The Arizona Diamondbacks didn’t hit a ball out of the infield in Wednesday’s eighth inning.

PHOENIX — At this early stage of the season, off to one of the best starts in franchise history, the Mets’ path to success has been obvious: Boast the best starting pitching in baseball, and the rest will fall into place.

PHOENIX — In a 6-5 win against the Arizona Diamondbacks, the New York Mets’ greatest strength Friday night was hustling just enough to bring the game to a brief but complete halt.