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Phillies take first place thanks to big swing from their MVP candidate

Phillies Nation | August 7, 2021

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Final Score: Phillies 4, Mets 2

For the first time in a decade, the Phillies have a chance to win the NL East. For the first time in a long time, Citizens Bank Park erupted after one swing gave the Phillies a division lead.

Bryce Harper hit his 19th home run of the season on Friday. (Photo by Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire)

The Phillies were up 2-1, but it didn’t feel like it was enough to keep the Mets from taking the lead in the ninth. Bryce Harper, who was 0-for-3, stepped in to face Mets closer Edwin Diaz.

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