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Slumping Howard Leads Phillies in Win

Howard hits game-winning homer to beat Padres

By Jamie Buss,  Newser Staff

Posted May 2, 2008 12:17 AM CDT
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(Newser) – Ryan Howard hit a tiebreaking solo homer in the eighth inning to lift the Philadelphia Phillies over the San Diego Padres 3-2 on Thursday last night. Tom Gordon (3-2) pitched a perfect eighth and Brad Lidge retired the side in the ninth for his seventh save in as many chances. Lidge hasn't allowed an earned run in 12 innings this season.

Phillies starter Adam Eaton and four relievers held the Padres hitless after Kevin Kouzmanoff's two-out single in the third. The slumping Howard connected off Joe Thatcher (0-3) leading off the eighth, driving one into the right-field seats. The 2006 NL MVP also had an RBI double against starter Randy Wolf. Howard is batting just .184 with six homers and 14 RBIs.

Philadelphia Phillies' Brad Lidge (54) celebrates with teammate Carlos Ruiz (51) after their win against the San Diego Padres in the ninth inning of thier game last night in Philadelphia.
Philadelphia Phillies' Brad Lidge (54) celebrates with teammate Carlos Ruiz (51) after their win against the San Diego Padres in the ninth inning of thier game last night in Philadelphia.   (AP Photo/H. Rumph Jr.)
Philadelphia Phillies' Ryan Howard hits a solo home run against the San Diego Padres in the eighth inning of their game last night in Philadelphia.
Philadelphia Phillies' Ryan Howard hits a solo home run against the San Diego Padres in the eighth inning of their game last night in Philadelphia.   (AP Photo/H. Rumph Jr.)
Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Tom Gordon throws against the San Diego Padres during the eighth inning of their game last night in Philadelphia.
Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Tom Gordon throws against the San Diego Padres during the eighth inning of their game last night in Philadelphia.   (AP Photo/H. Rumph, Jr.)
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MLB • Philadelphia Phillies • San Diego Padres • Brad Lidge • Ryan Howard • Adam Eaton • Kevin Kouzmanoff • baseball • Tom Gordon • Randy Wolf • Joe Thatcher

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