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Records since Oct 1st:Phillies - 1 win, 2 lossesEagles - 0 wins, 7 lossesSo, the question is, who wins first?Who wins first?PhilliesEagles  Fly Eagles Fly, Can You Get A Victory?Fight Eagles Fight, On Your Way To Draft Pick 3.Your Score Low.They Score High.And Watch Our Eagles Die.Fly Eagles Fly, What Is A Victory?E-A-G-L-E-S, LOSERS!!!
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