MLB: Philadelphia 10, Chicago Cubs 1

Philadelphia, July 20: Raul Ibanez hit a three-run homer and Carlos Ruiz had a two-run homer Monday to help the Philadelphia Phillies trounce the Chicago Cubs 10-1.

Ryan Howard added a solo homer for the Phillies, who have won all four games of their since the All-Star break.

Philadelphia's Rodrigo Lopez (2-0) gave up just one run on five hits in six innings.

Chad Durbin pitched three scoreless innings to earn his first save of the season.
Ryan Theriot's fifth-inning single drove in Chicago's only run.

Ted Lilly (9-7) gave up nine runs on eight hits with six strikeouts.

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