Phillies net sixth win in a row
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July 29, 2010, Thursday
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THE Philadelphia Phillies stretched their winning streak to a season-high six games on Tuesday with a 9-5 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Jayson Werth and Ryan Howard hit two-run homers in the fifth and sixth innings, while pinch-hitter Cody Ransom also cleared the fences with a two-run shot in the bottom of the seventh.
Already missing second baseman Chase Utley (torn thumb ligament), the Phillies lost Jimmy Rollins before the game with a bruised foot, while centerfielder Shane Victorino left the game in the seventh inning with a left oblique strain.
"We've had so many injuries," Howard said. "But we have to continue to go."
Left-hander Cole Hamels pitched five innings for the Phillies, conceding three runs on six hits with eight strikeouts and four walks.
Elsewhere in the National League, it was: Nationals 3, Braves 0; Mets 8, Cardinals 2; Astros 6, Cubs 1; Reds 12, Brewers 4; Pirates 4, Rockies 2; Dodgers 2, Padres 0; and Giants 6, Marlins 4.
In the American League, it was: Indians 4, Yankees 1; Blue Jays 8, Orioles 2; Rays 3, Tigers 2; Rangers 3, Athletics 1 (in 10); Twins 11, Royals 2; White Sox 11, Mariners 0; and Red Sox 4, Angels 2.
In Philadelphia, Mark Reynolds' fourth-inning home run was his 24th of the season for the Diamondbacks, tying him for second in the NL.
"We weren't able to do what we wanted to do, offensively and defensively," Arizona manager Kirk Gibson said.
Philadelphia reliever David Herndon (1-2) recorded his first major league victory.
The win closes the gap on NL East leader Atlanta to 3 1/2 games. The Phillies, who have cut the deficit in half over the past five days, have won nine straight at home, their longest streak since winning 16 straight in 1991.
In Cleveland, Ohio, the stage was set for Alex Rodriguez to celebrate his 35th birthday with a ninth-inning, game-tying home run that would make him only the seventh major league player to hit 600 career homers.
But the stadium lights dimmed shortly after A-Rod bounced meekly to short to end a 4-1 victory for the Indians over the Yankees.
"I saw an opportunity to get a big hit to at least keep the rally going," Rodriguez said about his ninth-inning chance with Brett Gardner on third and Derek Jeter on first.
"The No. 1 thing you want is to get a big hit, hit the ball hard somewhere. A home run would be fantastic, not to get 600 but to tie the game."
Rodriguez grounded out three times in the game and hit a long fly to right-center in the seventh that was caught in front of the warning track.
A-Rod is hitless in eight at-bats after two games of a four-game series.
But good things happened for young Indians starter Josh Tomlin, who kept the Bronx Bombers off balance as he notched a victory in his major league debut. The 25-year-old outpitched C C Sabathia (13-4), handing the Yankees starter his first loss in 12 starts. Tomlin (1-0) gave up one run and lasted until allowing a leadoff double in the eighth.
Jayson Werth and Ryan Howard hit two-run homers in the fifth and sixth innings, while pinch-hitter Cody Ransom also cleared the fences with a two-run shot in the bottom of the seventh.
Already missing second baseman Chase Utley (torn thumb ligament), the Phillies lost Jimmy Rollins before the game with a bruised foot, while centerfielder Shane Victorino left the game in the seventh inning with a left oblique strain.
"We've had so many injuries," Howard said. "But we have to continue to go."
Left-hander Cole Hamels pitched five innings for the Phillies, conceding three runs on six hits with eight strikeouts and four walks.
Elsewhere in the National League, it was: Nationals 3, Braves 0; Mets 8, Cardinals 2; Astros 6, Cubs 1; Reds 12, Brewers 4; Pirates 4, Rockies 2; Dodgers 2, Padres 0; and Giants 6, Marlins 4.
In the American League, it was: Indians 4, Yankees 1; Blue Jays 8, Orioles 2; Rays 3, Tigers 2; Rangers 3, Athletics 1 (in 10); Twins 11, Royals 2; White Sox 11, Mariners 0; and Red Sox 4, Angels 2.
In Philadelphia, Mark Reynolds' fourth-inning home run was his 24th of the season for the Diamondbacks, tying him for second in the NL.
"We weren't able to do what we wanted to do, offensively and defensively," Arizona manager Kirk Gibson said.
Philadelphia reliever David Herndon (1-2) recorded his first major league victory.
The win closes the gap on NL East leader Atlanta to 3 1/2 games. The Phillies, who have cut the deficit in half over the past five days, have won nine straight at home, their longest streak since winning 16 straight in 1991.
In Cleveland, Ohio, the stage was set for Alex Rodriguez to celebrate his 35th birthday with a ninth-inning, game-tying home run that would make him only the seventh major league player to hit 600 career homers.
But the stadium lights dimmed shortly after A-Rod bounced meekly to short to end a 4-1 victory for the Indians over the Yankees.
"I saw an opportunity to get a big hit to at least keep the rally going," Rodriguez said about his ninth-inning chance with Brett Gardner on third and Derek Jeter on first.
"The No. 1 thing you want is to get a big hit, hit the ball hard somewhere. A home run would be fantastic, not to get 600 but to tie the game."
Rodriguez grounded out three times in the game and hit a long fly to right-center in the seventh that was caught in front of the warning track.
A-Rod is hitless in eight at-bats after two games of a four-game series.
But good things happened for young Indians starter Josh Tomlin, who kept the Bronx Bombers off balance as he notched a victory in his major league debut. The 25-year-old outpitched C C Sabathia (13-4), handing the Yankees starter his first loss in 12 starts. Tomlin (1-0) gave up one run and lasted until allowing a leadoff double in the eighth.
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