For the first time since 2011, the Philadelphia Phillies 

For the first time since 2011, the Philadelphia Phillies are going to the postseason.

The Phillies beat the Houston Astros 3-0 Monday night, securing a Wild Card berth and eliminating the Milwaukee Brewers from postseason play.

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It has been a season full of challenges for Philadelphia, firing their manager – Joe Girardi – in June after a 22-29 start to the 2022 MLB season,

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and being without the services of two-time MVP Bryce Harper for two months of the regular season.

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Interim manager Rob Thomson took over for Girardi following the early season firing,

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Guiding the roster through a stretch in September that saw the Phillies go on two five-game losing streaks.

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Thomson told his team following Monday’s playoff-clinching win, according to ESPN. "After Wednesday, we've got 13 more wins, and we're world champions.

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Phillies starter Aaron Nola pitched six and ⅔ innings of two-hit baseball, striking out nine and walking zero before closer Zach Eflin came in for the ninth inning save.

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This is exactly what you dream of," Eflin said. "This is what you want. But we’re just getting started. We want to do this four more times."

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