Werth's 4 RBIs lift Phils by Braves 5-4 (AP)

 
Jayson Werth almost ruined a strong hitting performance with an untimely miscue in the field. Brad Lidge bailed him out. Werth drove in four runs, Kyle Kendrick pitched six effective innings and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Atlanta Braves 5-4 on Tuesday night. Kendrick (3-2) shook off a shaky first inning and allowed three runs and six hits. [link]

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Werth's 4 RBI lead Phillies over Braves

I spent most of the night watching the Flyers, but there were some interesting things to come out of the Phillies 5-4 win over the Braves: * Jayson Werth leads the offense: Werth had been struggling for the last few weeks, but he busted out tonight with a 3 hit, 4 RBI night. Click the link for much more, including highlights of the game.
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The Official Site of The Atlanta Braves: News: Mailbag: Will Maddux return to Braves?

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Werth in center; Victorino to right | Philadelphia Inquirer | 05/14/2008

Shane Victorino said he had no problems yesterday when he learned that Charlie Manuel had moved him to right field to play Jayson Werth in center. Victorino, who opened the season as the Phillies' everyday centerfielder, had played center in the ...
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