Mother of Phils manager Manuel dies
Sports Network | October 10, 2008
Philadelphia, PA (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.
It was unknown early Friday afternoon if Manuel would 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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