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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

(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... Read full story »

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Bako Singles in 9th as Reds Edge Phillies

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