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Phillies Grab 3-1 Lead on 9th-Inning Rally

Rollins' two-run double brings home tying, winning runs against LA closer Broxton

By Will McCahill,  Newser Staff

Posted Oct 19, 2009 11:06 PM CDT

(Newser) – Jimmy Rollins doubled with two out in the ninth inning to drive home the tying and winning runs as the Philadelphia Phillies stunned the Los Angeles Dodgers, 5-4, to take a 3-1 lead in their best-of-seven National League Championship Series. The visiting Dodgers had clawed out of an early 2-0 hole, but closer Jonathan Broxton couldn’t make their 4-3 lead hold.

Los Angeles Dodgers' Jonathan Broxton pitches against the Philadelphia Phillies in the eighth inning of tonight's Game 4.
Los Angeles Dodgers' Jonathan Broxton pitches against the Philadelphia Phillies in the eighth inning of tonight's Game 4.   (AP Photo)
Philadelphia Phillies' Carlos Ruiz celebrates with teammates after scoring the winning run on a Jimmy Rollins  two-run double off Los Angeles' Jonathan Broxton.
Philadelphia Phillies' Carlos Ruiz celebrates with teammates after scoring the winning run on a Jimmy Rollins two-run double off Los Angeles' Jonathan Broxton.   (AP Photo)
Los Angeles Dodgers' Manny Ramirez is congratulated after scoring in the fourth inning of tonight's Game 4.
Los Angeles Dodgers' Manny Ramirez is congratulated after scoring in the fourth inning of tonight's Game 4.   (AP Photo)
Casey Blake drove in the Dodgers' fourth run with this sixth-inning single.
Casey Blake drove in the Dodgers' fourth run with this sixth-inning single.   (AP Photo)
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