Ryan Howard was the story in tonight's win, hitting a pair of homers and a triple to lead the Phillies over the Red Sox, 8-2.
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1. Howard's big night Ryan Howard went 3 for 5, driving in 4 runs and scoring twice. He hit two homers, which was enough to make it a special night, but he also added a rare triple. It was Howard's second triple of the season. He also struck out twice in the game, but I doubt anyone is going to complain.
2. Hamels goes 7 strong Cole Hamels looked dominant at times in going 7 innings and giving up only two runs on a pair of back to back homers. Hamels changed speeds effectively and seemed to frustrate the Boston hitters who couldn't figure out what pitch was coming next. Chad Durbin also pitched in two scoreless innings out of the bullpen.
3. Burrell's triple: Not to be outdone by Ryan Howard's triple, Pat Burrell added a triple of his own. It was Burrell's first triple of the season and his first since August of 20...
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