Philadelphia, PA (Sports Network) - Ryan Howard and Carlos Ruiz smacked back-
to-back homers and Kyle Kendrick tossed 6 2/3 strong innings to lead the
Philadelphia Phillies to a 6-2 win over the Atlanta Braves on Friday.
Kendrick (10-11) allowed just two runs on five hits and struck out six to pick
up his sixth win in eight starts.
Kevin Frandsen and Chase Utley also added solo shots for the Phillies, who
trail the St. Louis Cardinals by three games for the final NL wild card spot.
Tommy Hanson (12-9) was tagged for five runs on four hits and struck out
five over 5 1/3 innings to absorb the loss.
Brian McCann and Jose Constanza knocked in one run apiece for the Braves, who
own a six-game lead for the top NL wild card spot.
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