The Phillies were on the brink of making an epic comeback against the Los Angeles Dodgers . But they fell just short, losing 4-3 in Game 2 of the NL Division Series.

Now, they’re one loss away from being eliminated in the Division Series for the second straight year.

In the Phillies’ postgame show on NBC Sports Philadelphia, a ninth-inning decision by manager Rob Thomson sparked a heated debate between panelists Michael Barkaan and former Phillies GM Ruben Amaro Jr.

After a two-run double by right fielder Nick Castellanos, the Phillies pinch-hit Bryson Stott, who laid down an unsuccessful bunt. Though Stott made it to first safely, Castellanos was thrown out at third base.

After the game, Barkaan felt that outfielder Harrison Bader, who departed Game 1 with a hamstring strain, shou

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