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Phillies use power display to take 2-1 NLDS lead on Braves

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PHILADELPHIA -- A historic power display has the Philadelphia Phillies on the brink of a return to the National League Championship Series.

Bryce Harper and Nick Castellanos each clubbed two home runs and the Phillies defeated the Atlanta Braves 10-2 on Wednesday, bringing Philadelphia one win away from eliminating its division rivals in the NL Division Series for the second straight season.

Trea Turner and Brandon Marsh also homered and Aaron Nola (2-0) struck out nine over 5 2/3 innings as the Phillies captured Game 3 for a 2-1 lead in the best-of-five series.