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ARLINGTON, Texas — There seemed to be a script the Phillies were following during their three-game series at Globe Life Field against the Texas Rangers. It went something like this: Starting pitchers struggle in the first inning and give up runs before settling in while the offense eventually takes the lead and the defense performs stellar plays before the bullpen draws the final curtain.

The story remained the same Sunday as the Phillies swept the Rangers with a 4-2 win, upped their season record to 68-49 and gave themselves a 5.5 lead in the National League East on the New York Mets, who dropped another game to the Milwaukee Brewers.

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