Phillies look to close in on division title vs. Marlins

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The Philadelphia Phillies appear to be closing in on what would be their first division title since 2011.

Philadelphia, which will open a four-game series against the host Miami Marlins on Thursday, has an 83-56 record. The Phillies lead the National League East by seven games over the Atlanta Braves, and they have the fourth-highest payroll in baseball at $247 million.

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