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Phillies To Visit South Jersey Mall Before The Playoffs
2 members of the team will begin 'Red October' by meeting fans and signing autographs.
DEPTFORD, NJ — Two members of the Philadelphia Phillies will open Red October in South Jersey.
Relief pitcher José Ruiz and utility man Kody Clemens will sign autographs and take photos with fans from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesday at Deptford Mall.
Tickets are available for purchase via Overtime Promotions, which is hosting the event in conjunction with the mall.
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The event takes place in the center court on the mall's upper level.
This weekend, the Phillies (94-65) will close the regular season with a series against the Washington Nationals, hoping to overtake the Los Angeles Dodgers (95-64) for home-field advantage through the postseason.
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The Phillies have clinched the National League East title and a first-round bye. They'll begin playoff action Oct. 5 against a foe to be determined.
Deptford Mall is located at 1750 Deptford Center Rd.
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