ST. LOUIS — Pinch-hitter Ben Francisco and closer Ryan Madson made manager Charlie Manuel's moves look smart, and the Philadelphia Phillies held off the St. Louis Cardinals 3-2 Tuesday for a 2-1 lead in their…
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When the Phillies face the St. Louis Cardinals in Game 3 of the National League Division Series, they will have their hands full on the road. The Phillies will be trying to take the lead…
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MILWAUKEE — Nyjer Morgan is making a name — or two — for himself. Milwaukee's eccentric center fielder has spawned no less than four alter egos this season from Tony Plush to Tony Hush, and…
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PHILADELPHIA — Cliff Lee has lost his October touch. Albert Pujols hit a go-ahead single in the seventh inning after Lee blew a four-run lead, and the St. Louis Cardinals rallied past the Philadelphia Phillies…
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PHILADELPHIA — Ryan Howard took a mighty cut, dropped his bat and admired the shot. The big slugger didn't go down looking in a clutch spot this time, Roy Halladay overcame a shaky start and…
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PHILADELPHIA — Roy Halladay came to Philadelphia to pitch in October, knowing the regular season was a necessary formality. Halladay's first trip to the postseason was quite a memorable one, though it ended in bitter…
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