Why Did Bobby Cox Want To Pitch To Ryan Howard?

Found August 17, 2009 on Tomahawk Take:

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Why Did Bobby Cox Want To Pitch To Ryan Howard?

TEAMS: Atlanta Braves, Philadelphia Phillies
PLAYERS: Ryan Howard

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The Atlanta Braves had a perfect opportunity to climb near the top of the National League East, but instead lost two of three games against the league-leading Philadelphia Phillies. I blame it on Bobby Cox’s insistence that he pitch to Ryan Howard after he was powering balls over the fence in the first two games. [...]

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