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Phillies Take 2-0 Lead Into 'Mannywood'

By the Associated Press

Posted Oct 10, 2008 7:26 PM CDT
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(AP) – Of all those big hitters in Philadelphia's potent lineup, no one ever expected pitcher Brett Myers to put them in control of the NL championship series with his bat, the AP reports. Myers did better at the plate than on the mound, going 3-for-3 with three RBIs, Shane Victorino drove in four runs and the Phillies overcame another homer by Manny Ramirez to beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 8-5 today for a 2-0 lead in the best-of-seven NLCS.

A grieving Charlie Manuel was in the dugout with the Phillies, hours after the manager's mother died. Players and coaches from both teams offered condolences before the game. Victorino made a clutch catch with two on to end the seventh, and Brad Lidge hung on in the ninth for his second save of the series. He walked Ramirez and James Loney, then struck out Matt Kemp and Nomar Garciaparra to end it.

Philadelphia Phillies' Shane Victorino watches his triple during third inning baseball action in Game 2 of the National League championship series Friday, Oct. 10, 2008, in Philadelphia.
Philadelphia Phillies' Shane Victorino watches his triple during third inning baseball action in Game 2 of the National League championship series Friday, Oct. 10, 2008, in Philadelphia.   (David J. Phillip)
Los Angeles Dodgers' Manny Ramirez moves away from a pitch behind his back during Game 2 of the championship series Friday, Oct. 10, 2008, in Philadelphia.
Los Angeles Dodgers' Manny Ramirez moves away from a pitch behind his back during Game 2 of the championship series Friday, Oct. 10, 2008, in Philadelphia.   (David J. Phillip)
Philadelphia Phillies' Shane Victorino reacts after hitting a triple during third inning baseball action in Game 2 of the National League championship series Friday, Oct. 10, 2008, in Philadelphia.
Philadelphia Phillies' Shane Victorino reacts after hitting a triple during third inning baseball action in Game 2 of the National League championship series Friday, Oct. 10, 2008, in Philadelphia.   (David J. Phillip)
Philadelphia Phillies' Shane Victorino, right, is congratulated by teammate Jayson Werth during in Game 2 of the National League championship series Friday, Oct. 10, 2008, in Philadelphia.
Philadelphia Phillies' Shane Victorino, right, is congratulated by teammate Jayson Werth during in Game 2 of the National League championship series Friday, Oct. 10, 2008, in Philadelphia.   (David J. Phillip)
Los Angeles Dodgers' Manny Ramirez reacts after hitting a homer in Game 2 of the NL championship series against the Philadelphia Phillies Friday, Oct. 10, 2008, in Philadelphia.
Los Angeles Dodgers' Manny Ramirez reacts after hitting a homer in Game 2 of the NL championship series against the Philadelphia Phillies Friday, Oct. 10, 2008, in Philadelphia.   (AP Photo/Rob Carr)
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