Phillies, Myers searching for answers

 
Since an answer didn't drop from the sky with a solution to Brett Myers' struggles, the Phillies will continue to ponder. A day after the right-hander's worst outing of the season, and outing in which he surrendered eight runs -- six earned -- on nine hits in 4 1/3 innings, including three home runs, pitching coach Rich Dubee though Myers' pitches were fine, except for poor location. [link]

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