Score one for the schedule-maker. The Phillies were conveniently idle Thursday, their penultimate day off in the regular season, and the respite from the playoff race enabled local fans to kick back, relax, and bask in the Eagles' banner-raising season opener at Lincoln Financial Field. Now, though, it's back to the grind. Beginning tonight in New York, the Phillies will play 23 games in 24 days. And at the end of that stretch, they will either continue their season in the playoffs for the first time since 2011 or head home after a near-miss. Are you ready for some drama?
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