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Fifth time a charm? John Middleton believes in ‘MLB's best pitching staff' - NBC Sports Philadelphia
After a tense playoff clinch, Phillies owner John Middleton believes MLB’s best pitching staff can power a World Series run.
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28 Sep 2026 · 1 min read
John Middleton was a nine-year-old kid sitting with his dad in the upper deck at Connie Mack Stadium on September 21, 1964 when Chico Ruiz of the Cincinnati Reds stole home. The moment remains painfu…