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Phils win by losing; swept in twin bill, but clinch No. 1

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Game 2 Final: Marlins 5, Phillies 2

WP: Justin Nicolino (3-3, 2.65) LP: Alec Asher (3-2, 2.67) SV: Ramos (32)

Game 1 Final: Marlins 7, Phillies 6

WP: Clint Narveson (3-1, 4.45) LP: Ken Giles (6-3, 1.83) SV: Ramos (31)

Philadelphia, PA--It's rare you see a team try hard to avoid clinching. The Phillies certainly tried to keep winning and avoid sealing up the No.