Archive for August, 2006
Nationals 6, Phillies 5, 10 innings (AP)
The Philadelphia Phillies certainly had their chances for a win that would move them into a tie for first place in the NL wild-card race. Philadelphia was one strike away from the victory in the ninth before blowing that. The Phillies took the lead again in the 10th and needed just two outs to lock [...]
Posted: August 31st, 2006.
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Howard sets Phillies HR Record (AP)
Philadelphia first baseman Ryan Howard set a franchise record when he hit his 49th home run of the season in the fourth inning of Thursday night’s game with Washington. Howard sent a 2-2 pitch from Washington starter Pedro Astacio into the upper deck in right-center. The ball appeared to hit a seat in the second [...]
Posted: August 31st, 2006.
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Phillies 5, Nationals 1 (AP)
Cole Hamels helped the surging Phillies keep pace in the NL wild-card race Wednesday night. The Washington Nationals did their part, too. Hamels pitched eight strong innings and Ryan Howard hit a two-run double to lead Philadelphia to a 5-1 victory over Washington on Wednesday night. The Phillies, just a half-game behind NL wild-card leader [...]
Posted: August 30th, 2006.
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