Hunter Pence made his first start as a Phil and collected his first hit as a Phil, but he wasn't the big story tonight. Instead Ryan Howard, finally protected in the lineup, stole the show, going 4 for 4 with a homer and 3 RBIs, while picking up his 1,000th career with a double in the 3rd inning. Jimmy Rollins also continued his hot hitting with 2 hits, including a homer, and 2 runs scored. Meanwhile, Cliff Lee kept the Pirates mostly in check, allowing just 4 runs on 8 hits, while striking out 11, in 7 and 2/3rd's innings. From there Antonio Bastardo and Ryan Madson combined for the save as the Phils held off the Pirates 7-4.
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