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Phillies edge Braves 3-2 to complete sweep
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Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Paul Maholm throws against the Philadelphia Phillies in the first inning of Sunday's game in Sunday in Philadelphia. - photo by H. Rumph Jr. | Associated Press
PHILADELPHIA — Darin Ruf hit a tiebreaking solo homer in the eighth inning to back a strong outing by starting pitcher Cole Hamels and lift the Philadelphia Phillies to a 3-2 victory and three-game sweep over the Atlanta Braves on Sunday. Hamels (7-13) gave up just two hits, both homers, and two runs over eight innings. He struck out nine and walked two.
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