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Article: Rowand lifts Phillies in 14th
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- Chicago Sun-Times
- Article date:
- August 12, 2006
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Aaron Rowand's RBI single with one out in the 14th inning lifted
the surging Phillies over the Cincinnati Reds 6-5 Friday night in
Philadelphia.
The Phillies overcame deficits in the eighth and ninth innings to
win for the seventh time in 10 games and gain ground in the NL wild-
card standings.
Back in the playoff chase after dealing one-fourth of their
opening day roster before last month's trade deadline, the Phillies
are two games behind the Reds. Cincinnati still has a half-game lead
after San Diego and Arizona both lost.
David Dellucci led off the 14th with a single against Elizardo
Ramirez, who was supposed to start tonight. Ramirez (4-9) walked
Chase Utley and intentionally ...