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The Padres are suddenly putting the hurt on the Phillies.
Yes, the NLCS is only tied 1-1 as it shifts to Philadelphia for Game 3 on Friday, but the Padres not only roughed up October ace Aaron Nola in an 8-5 victory, they have the decisive edge on the mound in Philly.
San Diego’s Joe Musgrove survived a TSA-worthy pat-down and tossed one-hit ball over seven shutout innings in an NL Wild Card Series win over the Mets and followed up with six solid innings to help beat the Dodgers in the NLCS. The Phillies counter with lefty Ranger Suárez, who walked five in 3 1/3 innings in his Game 2 NLDS start at Atlanta. Musgrove (1-0, 1.38 postseason) is ready for the moment.
The two teams are in Philadelphia where they will square off three times. If necessary they will head back to San Diego for Games 6 through 7.
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