Instant observations: Mismanaged Phillies blow late lead to start playoff campaign
The Philadelphia Phillies lost 5-3 to start their playoff campaign after failing to hold a late lead. The team now faces a difficult path forward in the series.
The Phillies tried to sew together a rusty Jesús Luzardo start and a ridiculous three-inning save from Jhoan Duran, but it didn't work as the Phils faltered 5-3 to put their season on the brink.
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