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The Phillies’ latest obstacle on the postseason path? A bullpen game every fifth day.

With no good options for a fifth starter, the Phillies will ride with their relievers to cover a rotation turn, a strategy that can get complicated.

Sam Coonrod got the "start" for the Phillies in their bullpen game Sunday in Miami, going 1⅓ innings before being lifted by manager Joe Girardi.
Sam Coonrod got the "start" for the Phillies in their bullpen game Sunday in Miami, going 1⅓ innings before being lifted by manager Joe Girardi.Read moreDavid Santiago / MCT