For the third consecutive game in the four game Phillies-Astros series, the Philadelphia Phillies once again were triumphant in the end with the help of a few key players.
Up through the first two innings the Phillies held a one point lead over the Astros when Jason Werth hit a sacrafice pop up to center field, bringing in Ryan Howard to take the lead.
Then a spark in the top of the third after Astros pitcher Brandon Lyon walked Ryan Howard, which moved[Jimmy Rollins to home plate, Placido Polanco to third and Chase Utley to second.
The next batter up was Jayson "worth the cost of admission" Werth, who doubled with a ground ball to center field that brought in Polanco and Utley and just like that it's 4-0 Phillies.
The Phillies and fans went into the bottom of the third feeling ...
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Philadelpia Phillies: Howard, Werth Assist in Phillies Win over Houston Astros
Posted: 11th April 2010 by Dan Dubrow in MLBComments Off on Philadelpia Phillies: Howard, Werth Assist in Phillies Win over Houston Astros