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Gamethread 9/27: Phillies vs. Rays

The final day of the regular baseball schedule brings a high stakes scenario for the Philadelphia franchise as they host their opponents with a postseason berth hanging in the balance. A victory secures their playoff ticket immediately, whereas a defeat forces them to depend on an outside result from a game involving San Diego and Arizona to back into the final Wild Card position.

Taking the mound for the home side will be their star righty, who carries a stellar thirteen and five record alongside a 3.06 earned run average into the afternoon matchup. The visiting team counters with a veteran right handed starter putting the finishing touches on a strong campaign featuring fifteen wins against five losses and a 2.94 earned run average.

First pitch at the ballpark is scheduled for 3:05 PM with local television coverage provided by NBCSP.

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