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Kyle Schwarber and Phillies, armed with a good attack plan, get off to smashing start in NLCS - The Athletic
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What players think of MLB's new rules - ESPN
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Why hitters are attacking first pitch more than ever
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MLB still waiting for first no-hitter of 2023 in pitch-clock era
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Why hitters are attacking first pitch more than ever
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MLB pitch clock rules: Aroldis Chapman among most impacted by new rule
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Phillies' bullpen buckles then breaks in Game 4 of NLCS, as the pitching questions mount - The Athletic
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The Continued Decline of the First-Pitch Fastball
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Pitchers beware: Hitters are doing damage on your first pitch - Beyond the Box Score