- (Sports Network) - Philadelphia Phillies manager Charlie Manuel was unable to attend Friday's media briefing prior to Game 2 of the National League Championship Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers after learning of the death of his mother.
However, Manuel will be in the dugout for the late afternoon start at Citizens Bank Park.
The Phillies won the series opener on Thursday, 3-2.
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