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• Brandon Marsh leaves game early after taking foul ball off his foot

  10-09-2026 21:41 via philliesnation.com
  
  Brandon Marsh (right foot contusion) was removed from the game in the ninth inning. (Brendan Baldwin/Phillies Nation)PHILADELPHIA — Phillies outfielder Brandon Marsh left Thursday’s 2-1 loss against the Astros early after fouling a ball off his foot.With an 0-1 count against right-handed reliever Bryan Abreu in the eighth inning, Marsh fouled a pitch hard off his right foot. Derek Hill replaced him in left field in the ninth inning. The Phillies said Marsh was removed from the game
  
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• Why is J.T. Realmuto out of the lineup with Zack Wheeler on the mound?

  10-09-2026 19:21 via philliesnation.com
  
  J.T. Realmuto is not in the lineup on Thursday. (Brendan Baldwin/Phillies Nation)PHILADELPHIA — J.T. Realmuto has been behind the plate for every Zack Wheeler start since May 6. With a day game Thursday and the Phillies traveling to Atlanta for a big series, the Phillies have opted to rest Realmuto and start Rafael Marchan. Marchan, who was called up when rosters expanded in 28 on September 1, is making his first start in the majors behind the plate since going on the injured list with le
  
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• Phillies 2026 magic number tracker, playoff scenario explainer

  10-09-2026 14:18 via philliesnation.com
  The Phillie Phanatic is the best mascot in all of sports. (Logan Gehman/Phillies Nation)Last updated before Sept. 10 game vs. Astros
  The Phillies are in a fight for the top wild card spot in the National League and the NL East. Check back frequently for magic number updates.
  Remaining Schedule — 16 games left on Phillies schedule
  1 vs. HOU
  3 at ATL
  2 at WSH4 at NYM3 vs. MIL
  3 vs. TBIf the postseason started today, the Phillies would host all three games in a best-of-three wild card series
  
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• Schwarber grand slam highlights thrilling Phillies comeback victory against Astros

  10-09-2026 04:49 via philliesnation.com
  Kyle Schwarber hit a grand slam for his 44th home run of the season in a win against the Astros. (Logan Gehman/Phillies Nation)PHILADELPHIA — With one bases-loaded walk already in the inning, Astros reliever AJ Blubaugh gave in. With the count 3-2 and the Phillies up by a run, Kyle Schwarber crushed a sweeper in the middle of the plate for the third Phillies grand slam of the year and his league-leading 44th home run of the season.KYLE SCHWARBER GRAND SLAM!! pic.twitter.com/v8STuMP7wM&mda
  
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