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Phils Win Series Behind Masterful Lee

Found May 22, 2013 on Phillies Nation:
PLAYERS: Cliff Lee,  Kevin Slowey,  Freddy Galvis,  Ryan Howard,  Chase Utley,  Kyle Kendrick
TEAMS: Philadelphia Phillies,  Miami Marlins
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Cliff Lee threw his first shutout of the season on Wednesday night. (AP Photo) The Phillies took the rubber match of their three game set with Miami on Wednesday, shutting out the struggling Marlins 3-0. It was the second straight series win for the Fightin’s, and the first time since April 15 (when they were 6-7)  that they are back to just one game under the .500 mark. Vintage Cliff Lee on the mound tonight The Phillies offense managed three runs on 12 hits against Marlins pitching, which was more than enough for Cliff Lee, who threw nine strong innings en- route to his first complete game and shutout of the season.The left-hander faced minimal danger in the contest, working his way out of a bases loaded, nobody out jam in the second to go on to throw six 1-2-3 innings. He walked two and gave up just three hits on 115 pitches (85 of which were strikes). Lee has basically been a lock to perform in every start this year. He has had quality starts in each of his last four outings, an...
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