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Found August 01, 2012 on Buzz On Broad: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Vance Worley,  Edwin Jackson,  Jonathan Papelbon,  Nate Schierholtz,  Josh Lindblom,  Jimmy Rollins,  Cole Hamels,  Ross Detwiler,  Ryan Mattheus,  Antonio Bastardo,  Jeremy Horst,  Sean Burnett,  Adam LaRoche,  John Mayberry,  Bryce Harper,  Danny Espinosa,  Chad Tracy
TEAMS: Washington Nationals,  Philadelphia Phillies
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Final: Phillies 3, Nationals 2.  WP: Vance Worley (6-6, 3.63 ERA) LP: Edwin Jackson (6-7, 3.57 ERA) SV: Jonathan Papelbon (23) Newly acquired Nate Schierholtz and Josh Lindblom put on the red pinstripes for the first time Wednesday evening in the second game of the three-game series down in Washington. Schierholtz went 2-5 with 1 RBI. His home run in the 5th inning was the eventual go-ahead and game-winning run.  Lindblom made an appearance in the eighth inning, facing two batters- one of whom struck out. Jimmy Rollins was a key factor in tonight's victory, as he homered twice off of opposing starter Edwin Jackson.  Tonight was his first multi-homer night since July 20, 2011. He has eight such games in total for his career. All-Star Cole Hamels starts in the series finale Thursday evening against left-handed pitcher Ross Detwiler. Attendance: 23,337 Starting Pitching Summary: Vance Worley: 7.0 IP, 6 H, 2 R, 0 ER, 1 BB...
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