D-backs hope late rally bodes well for Game 2 vs. Phils

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PHILADELPHIA -- The Arizona Diamondbacks couldn't complete their late-inning comeback on Monday night against Zack Wheeler and the Philadelphia Phillies' bullpen.

Even so, the Diamondbacks hope their near-miss translates into the type of momentum boost that eluded the Atlanta Braves against the Phillies last week.

Arizona will look to even the National League Championship Series on Tuesday night when the teams play Game 2 of the best-of-seven set.

Merrill Kelly (1-0, 0.00 ERA this postseason) is slated to start for the Diamondbacks against Aaron Nola (2-0, 1.42) in a battle of right-handers.

The Phillies took the series lead Monday…