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Philadelphia reached the postseason

One win was not the championship.

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7–3 on 27 , to the and .

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In this lesson: Read the final score and identify the winner.

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Read and understand · 1/2Who won the game?

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Philadelphia. The first paragraph says Philadelphia beat Tampa Bay.

Clue: Philadelphia beat Tampa Bay 7–3 on 27 September, according to the dated box score and NBC Philadelphia’s report.

Read and understand · 2/2How many runs did Tampa Bay score?

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Three. In the 7–3 result, Tampa Bay’s score is three.

Clue: Philadelphia beat Tampa Bay 7–3 on 27 September, according to the dated box score and NBC Philadelphia’s report.

Grammar in this story: An achieved result with secured

secured a playoff place

Secured means obtained or won the place. It describes qualification for the postseason, not the overall championship.

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Philadelphia beat Tampa Bay 7–3 on 27 September.

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