AP News
(2010-07-28 02:31:04)
PHILADELPHIA (Reuters) - The Philadelphia Phillies stretched their winning streak to six games Tuesday with a 9-5 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Jayson Werth and Ryan Howard hit two-run homers in the fifth and sixth innings, while pinch-hitter Cody Ransom also cleared the fences with a two-run shot in the bottom of the seventh.
Left-hander Cole Hamels pitched five innings for the Phillies, conceding three runs on six hits with eight strikeouts and four walks.
The win closes the gap on NL East leaders Atlanta, who lost 3-0 to the Washington Nationals Tuesday.
(Editing by Peter Rutherford)
