Phillies go for second straight series sweep as they host Rangers

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The Philadelphia Phillies are excelling in every area and it has resulted in the best 50-game start in franchise history.

Edmundo Sosa, J.T. Realmuto and Bryce Harper each homered and the Phillies defeated the defending World Series champion Texas Rangers 11-4 on Wednesday.

Philadelphia will now look for its second consecutive series sweep when it hosts the Rangers on Thursda