Phillies Minor League Review: May 13-20

A review of the action from the Phillies' Minor League affiliates for the week of May 13-20.
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Phils, Nats set to renew fledgling rivalry

The Phillies have had 225 consecutive regular season sellouts at Citizens Bank Park, and Monday night's game with the Nationals doesn't figure to be any different. Except for the part about this being the first meeting between the two National League East contenders since left-hander Cole Hamels hit Nats phenom Bryce Harper with a pitch [...]

Polanco remains out with left ankle sprain

Phillies third baseman Placido Polanco was not in the lineup for Sunday's series finale against the Red Sox with a mild sprain in his left ankle. It's the fourth straight game Polanco has not started, though he could pinch-hit.
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Worley to work through bone chip in elbow

Phillies right-hander Vance Worley said before Sunday's game against the Red Sox that he should start throwing again in the next few days. He said he also had a bone chip in his elbow that he will have to work through.
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Lee's rough start sinks Phillies in rubber game

Cliff Lee uncharacteristically struggled early in Sunday afternoon's rubber game against the Red Sox. Lee, who entered the game 0-1 with a 1.95 ERA, surrendered five runs in the first three innings in a 5-1 loss at Citizens Bank Park.
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Lee goes for first win in rubber game vs. Boston

The Red Sox and Phillies each send their ace to the hill Sunday in the rubber match. Josh Beckett starts for Boston, looking to win back-to-back starts for the first time this year, while Philly's Cliff Lee is searching for his first win of 2012.
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Phils can't pick up Blanton as win streak ends

Giving up four homers and seven runs overall (six earned) in 4 1/3 innings, Joe Blanton's ERA rose from 2.96 to 3.74 as the Phillies' six-game winning streak was snapped with a 7-5 loss to the Red Sox on Saturday night at Citizens Bank Park.
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Cut4: Fans welcome back Pat the Bat

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Burrell emotional as he officially retires a Phillie

Pat Burrell always prided himself on being prepared. He thought he was ready this time, too, all set to take one last curtain call at Citizens Bank Park. Then the Phillies threw him with a changeup.
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Rookie Galvis finding his stride at the plate

Over the course of a six-game winning streak, the Phillies' offense has been given a much needed boost by the lower half of the lineup. In particular, rookie second baseman Freddy Galvis has found a good rhythm at the plate.
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