Skip to: Content
Skip to: Site Navigation
Skip to: Search

November 22, 2008 3:51:36 CST

Learn about Newser Points »

« Back to the grid | Next story »

Holm's Homer Lifts Giants Over Phillies

Posted May 11, 08 10:00 PM CDT in Sports 

(Newser) – Steve Holm entered the game as a defensive replacement at catcher, then delivered the biggest hit of the day. Holm hit a go-ahead, two-run drive in the seventh inning for his first major league home run after replacing Bengie Molina, and the San Francisco Giants held on for a 4-3 victory in the rubber game against the Philadelphia Phillies today.

Reigning NL MVP Jimmy Rollins went 0-for-5 in his third game back from a disabled list stint with a sprained left ankle. Jack Taschner (2-0) pitched the seventh for the win, Tyler Walker worked a 1-2-3 eighth and Brian Wilson finished for his 11th save in 13 opportunities. San Francisco rallied for its first series win this month in three chances.

Source Associated Press

0 comments | Print E-mail | Digg Seed this on Newsvine Add this link to Del.icio.us StumbleUpon

Related Newser Stories

  • MLB's Midterm Report Cards

    Jul 2, 08 12:20 PM CDT
    MLB's Midterm Report Cards Report card time! Here’s how the rambunctious kids of MLB are doing so far, in Yahoo Sports’ Steven Henson’s estimation.

    A students—Rays, Red Sox, Cubs, Angels, White Sox
    Particular kudos go to the Rays, the poor kid who went to the head of the class.

    B students—Cardinals, Brewers, Twins, Phillies, Yankees, Athletics, Marlins, Orioles
    The Cardinals have a slight edge in the wildcard race. The Yankees, meanwhile, barely scrape together a B. More »

  • Hamels Goes Distance in Phillies' Shutout

    May 15, 08 11:22 PM CDT
    Hamels Goes Distance in Phillies' Shutout Cole Hamels pitched his first career shutout, Ryan Howard homered and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Atlanta Braves 5-0 last night. Pedro Feliz and Shane Victorino also homered and drove in two runs each for Philly, who lead the majors with 59 homers. Hamels (5-3) gave up just four hits, struck out six and walked two in his first complete game of the season. More »

  • Phillies Edge Giants, 6-5

    May 4, 08 10:23 PM CDT
    Phillies Edge Giants, 6-5 Pat Burrell had two doubles and two RBIs to lead the Philadelphia Phillies past the San Francisco Giants 6-5 today for manager Charlie Manuel's 500th career victory. Shane Victorino had two hits and Carlos Ruiz homered for the Phillies. Philadelphia won in the bottom of the ninth when Geoff Jenkins hit a sharp grounder toward second base, allowing Ryan Howard. More »

  • Giants Slide by Phillies

    May 3, 08 10:53 PM CDT
    Giants Slide by Phillies Bengie Molina singled in the go-ahead run in the 10th inning to lift the San Francisco Giants to a 3-2 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies last night. Chase Utley hit his major league-leading 13th homer and Geoff Jenkins had a solo shot for the Phillies. Fred Lewis had a solo homer for the Giants, who already are 7 1/2 games behind Arizona in the NL West. More »

  • Utley, Burrell Go Deep in Phillies' Win

    May 2, 08 11:51 PM CDT
    Utley, Burrell Go Deep in Phillies' Win Pat Burrell hit a two-run homer with two outs in the bottom of the 10th inning, lifting the Philadelphia Phillies over the San Francisco Giants 6-5 last night. Aaron Rowand gave the Giants a one-run lead with a solo shot leading off the top of the inning, but the Phillies rallied against Brian Wilson (0-1). The Phillies have won nine of their last 12. More »

San Francisco Giants shortstop Omar Vizquel, center, and reliever Tyler walker, right, celebrate a win over the Philadelphia Phillies in San Francisco today. San Francisco won 4-3.   (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
San Francisco Giants third base coach Tim Flannery, left, shakes hands with Steve Holm after Holm's two-run home run off Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher J.C. Romero in a game today.   (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher J.C. Romero, right, walks back to the mound after surrendering a two-run home run to San Francisco Giants' Steve Holm in their game in San Francisco today.   (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
« Prev« Prev | Next »Next » Slideshow

Threads (
1
 of 3)

Tags

MLB • baseball • Philadelphia Phillies • San Francisco Giants • Jimmy Rollins • Brian Wilson • Bengie Molina • Jack Taschner


Loading...

Premium Articles from HighBeam

Find more articles like this

Today's Most Popular

Loading...

Other Sports Stories

What is Newser?

2008 Codie Finalist

Face it: there's too much news. At Newser a team of editors and writers culls the most important stories from hundreds of U.S. and international sources and reduces them to a headline, picture, and two paragraphs. It's the Newser guarantee: we can take any report or column or video and pack what you need to know into 120 words or less. Newser's short-form aggregation, visual format, and unique information tools help you get more of the kind of news you want, in a quicker and more entertaining way. And we do it 24/7—you can come back morning, noon, night (and in between) for something new that matters. Read less, know more.

Learn more »