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The Phillies were poised to author a resounding response to being swept by the Mets earlier in the week.

They were on the cusp of sweeping the Braves in a four-game series at Citizens Bank Park.

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But the bullpen couldn’t hold up its end of the bargain.

Jose Alvarado surrendered a two-run home run to Braves pinch hitter Drake Baldwin in the top of the ninth inning as Atlanta defeated the Phillies 3-1 in Sunday night’s series finale.

Jake Fraley led off the top of the ninth with an infield single. He advanced to second base on a sacrifice bunt by Nacho Alvarez Jr. After pinch hitter Vidal Brujan struck out, Baldwin stepped to the plate and delivered the deciding swing of the night.

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