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Jim Thome lives for nights like tonight. It's why he plays through frigid Aprils and oppressive Julys. It's why he punishes his body year-round. "This is what it's all about," the Phillies first baseman said. "To be in this situation at this time of year, to play a team that you can gain ground on." The Phillies open a three-game series tonight against the Florida Marlins at Veterans Stadium. The Marlins have a 11/2-game lead over the Phillies in the National League wild-card race, which makes this the most important series in Philadelphia since 1993. "It should be fun," Thome said. Intense, too. The Phillies play six of their next nine games against the Marlins, who are 9-4 against the Phillies this season.
Approximate Word count = 443
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