Lidge's right knee surgery successful

 
Phillies closer Brad Lidge had arthroscopic surgery on his right knee Monday to repair a torn meniscus, and everything went well, the club said. [link]

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Phillies closer Brad Lidge had successful arthroscopic surgery on his right knee Monday to repair a torn meniscus.
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Philadelphia Phillies closer Brad Lidge is expected to miss three to six weeks after having surgery Monday on his right knee. The team said the operation was successful.