MLB: Manuel's mother dies before Game 2 of NLCS
The Associated Press
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PHILADELPHIA � Charlie Manuel plans to manage the Philadelphia Phillies against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 2 of the NLCS despite the death of his mother.
The Phillies said that June Manuel died Friday morning. No other information was immediately available.
Manuel watched batting practice from his customary spot behind the cage, but did not talk to the media and his usual pregame press conference was canceled.
