Struggling Atlanta Braves fall to Phillies 9-3

Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Freddy Galvis, left, tries to tag out Atlanta Braves' A.J. Pierzynski, right, but Pierzynski was safe with a double during the fourth inning of Friday's game in Philadelphia. - photo by Chris Szagola

0801Braves — Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Freddy Galvis, left, tries to tag out Atlanta Braves' A.J. Pierzynski, right, but Pierzynski was safe with a double during the fourth inning of Friday's game in Philadelphia. - photo by Chris Szagola

Domonic Brown hit a two-run homer and Ryan Howard drove in four runs, helping David Buchanan and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Atlanta Braves 9-3 Friday night. The resurgent and rebuilding Phillies won for the 11th time in 13 games since the All-Star break on a day they finalized a trade that sent 2008 World Series MVP Cole Hamels to Texas. Philadelphia also dealt Ben Revere to Toronto before the non-waiver trade deadline.

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