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Phillies’ mission: Beat Braves now so they don’t have to in the playoffs

It would help the Phillies' cause to avoid another trip to the wild-card round this season. They might have to win two of three against Atlanta there.

Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker (left) and Phillies manager Rob Thomson shake hands on opening day in March. Will they meet again in the postseason?
Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker (left) and Phillies manager Rob Thomson shake hands on opening day in March. Will they meet again in the postseason?Read moreYong Kim / Staff Photographer
    by David Murphy | Columnist
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