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Video: Layla, Bat Dog for Phillies' Single-A Team, Grabs Final Bat Before Retirement

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Layla, a white labrador retriever, has wrapped up her career as the bat dog for the Philadelphia Phillies' A-ball affiliate.

The very-good dog who has been with the Clearwater Threshers for six years picked up a bat for the final time during Friday's game against Fort Myers.

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