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Bako Singles in 9th as Reds Edge Phillies

Howard's homer in 8th not enough to lift Philadelphia

By Mitch Pritchard,  Newser User

Posted Apr 5, 2008 7:06 PM CDT
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(Newser) – Paul Bako hit an infield single with one out in the ninth inning to lift the Cincinnati Reds to a 4-3 win over the Philadelphia Phillies today. Ryan Howard, who has hit a combined 105 homers over the previous two seasons, gave the Phillies a 3-2 lead with his first homer of the season in the eighth inning off Kent Mercker.

Corey Patterson tied it with home run into the Reds bullpen in left-center field with two outs in the eighth. Chad Durbin (0-1) walked two batters to start the ninth and two batters later, Bako hit a twisting bouncer that shortstop Jimmy Rollins backhanded, but couldn't get out of his glove in time to throw out Ryan Freel at home.

Cincinnati Reds' Adam Dunn scores on a hit by Scott Hatteberg as Philadelphia Phillies catcher Chris Coste catches the throw to home today in Cincinnati. Cincinnati won 4-3.
Cincinnati Reds' Adam Dunn scores on a hit by Scott Hatteberg as Philadelphia Phillies catcher Chris Coste catches the throw to home today in Cincinnati. Cincinnati won 4-3.   (AP Photo/Al Behrman)
Cincinnati Reds pitcher Aaron Harang throws against the Philadelphia Phillies in the first inning of a baseball game, Saturday, April 5, 2008, in Cincinnati. Cincinnati won 4-3.
Cincinnati Reds pitcher Aaron Harang throws against the Philadelphia Phillies in the first inning of a baseball game, Saturday, April 5, 2008, in Cincinnati. Cincinnati won 4-3.   (AP Photo/Al Behrman)
Philadelphia Phillies' Ryan Howard (6) hits a solo home run off Cincinnati Reds pitcher Kent Mercker in the eighth inning of a baseball game today. Cincinnati won 4-3.
Philadelphia Phillies' Ryan Howard (6) hits a solo home run off Cincinnati Reds pitcher Kent Mercker in the eighth inning of a baseball game today. Cincinnati won 4-3.   (AP Photo/Al Behrman)
Cincinnati Reds' Paul Bako, left, is congratulated by Ken Griffey Jr. (3) after Bako got an infield hit to drive in the winning run off Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Chad Durbin today.
Cincinnati Reds' Paul Bako, left, is congratulated by Ken Griffey Jr. (3) after Bako got an infield hit to drive in the winning run off Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Chad Durbin today.   (AP Photo/David Kohl)
Cincinnati Reds' Corey Patterson (23) is congratulated by Jeff Keppinger after Patterson hit a solo home run off Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Adam Eaton today in Cincinnati. Cincinnati won 4-3.
Cincinnati Reds' Corey Patterson (23) is congratulated by Jeff Keppinger after Patterson hit a solo home run off Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Adam Eaton today in Cincinnati. Cincinnati won 4-3.   (AP Photo/David Kohl)
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