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  The   Philadelphia Phillies   showed that in the second inning of Game 2 of the National League Championship Series on Wednesday, when they scored four runs on balls that either weren't hit hard or should've been handled. There was a double on a fly ball that  San Diego Padres  right fielder  Juan Soto  lost in the sun. And an RBI groundout on a ball that first baseman  Brandon Drury  didn't field cleanly enough to either record the out at home or begin an inning-ending double play. And four singles, none of which traveled more than 85 mph. Wild inning for the Phils!  #Postseason   pic.twitter.com/Wmw3Akrrpm — MLB (@MLB)  October 19, 2022 Two of the batted balls --  Matt Vierling 's fly ball to Soto and  Edmundo Sosa 's flare to left field, which fell directly in front of  Jurickson Profar  -- carried catch probabilities of at least 95%. It didn't matter. The Phillies, who entered 5-0 when scoring first in...

  Even though we’re still in the 2022 tax year, and you filed your 2021 tax returns back in April, you’re probably thinking to yourself, “Gosh! I wonder what the tax brackets are for the 2023 tax year?” We’ve got you covered — and there’s actually some good news, thanks to inflation. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) adjusts tax brackets for inflation each year, and because  inflation is so high , it’s possible you could fall to a lower bracket for the income you earn in 2023. Your standard deduction — the amount you can use as a deduction without itemizing — will also be higher. If you start now, you can make plans to reduce your 2023 tax bill. Knowing the tax brackets for 2023 can help you implement smart tax strategies, like adjusting your income tax withholding, so you don’t get caught with a big tax bill next year.  How the brackets work In the U.S. tax system, income tax rates are graduated, so you pay different rates on different amounts of taxable income. The...