Papelbon makes instant impact against Boston

It would be, Jonathan Papelbon said, just like a pickup game in the backyard with his brother — except, of course, Friday's Interleague opener between the Red Sox and Phillies was a Major League game in a sold-out Citizens Bank Park that was being televised.
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Hamels, Papelbon overpower Red Sox

Fans who bought tickets to the Phillies' three-game series against the Red Sox probably figured at least one of the games would feature Jonathan Papelbon trying to shut the door against his former team. A hit, Bobby Valentine ejection and game-ending strikeout later, Papelbon had closed out Philadelphia's 6-4 win at Citizens Bank Park.
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Blanton aiming to stretch winning streak to seven

Jon Lester makes his fourth career start at Citizens Bank Park on Saturday, where he's 2-0 with a 0.43 ERA against the Phillies, and Philadelphia will counter with Joe Blanton, who is 3-0 with a 2.10 ERA in his past four starts.
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Diekman struggles in second big league outing

Jake Diekman looked spectacular in his big league debut Tuesday. His second appearance Thursday? Not so much.
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Polanco not 100 percent, remains sidelined

Placido Polanco did not start for the second consecutive game because of a bruised left knee.
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Manuel, umpire Davidson both suspended

Phillies manager Charlie Manuel and umpire Bob Davidson, embroiled in a heated nose-to-nose exchange during Tuesday's game between Philadelphia and Houston, each received a one-game suspension from Major League Baseball on Friday.
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Utley clears another hurdle in long road back

Chase Utley sounded encouraged Thursday evening at Wrigley Field, although that does not mean he will be back in the Phillies' lineup in the next couple of weeks. He still has steps to take.
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Hamels looks to continue dominance vs. Boston

While Friday will mark the beginning of Interleague Play for the Red Sox and Phillies, it'll also be the first time Boston has faced Jonathan Papelbon since he signed with Philadelphia in the offseason.
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Phillies stave off Cubs' rally to break .500

Roy Halladay kept the Cubs in check while Carlos Ruiz and Hunter Pence combined for five RBIs to pace the offense as the Phillies rose above .500 for the first time since Opening Day.
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Polanco's knee bruised after many foul balls

Phillies third baseman Placido Polanco has had a magnet for foul balls on his left knee lately. He fouled off another one in Wednesday's 9-2 victory over the Cubs at Wrigley Field, which forced him from the game in the seventh inning. The Phillies said he has a bruised left knee.
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