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MLB: Colorado 8, Philadelphia 3

Wed, 08/05/2009 - 12:13 by preet_20

Philadelphia, Aug. 4: Garrett Atkins had a two-run homer and four RBI Tuesday to lead the Colorado Rockies to an 8-3 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies.

Chris Iannetta drove in two runs, and Ryan Spilborghs scored two for the Rockies.

Winning pitcher Jason Hammel (6-6) gave up three runs and nine hits in 6 2/3 innings in the Rockies' fifth straight win.

Jimmy Rollins hit a two-run homer for the Phillies, who have lost three straight and five of six.

Losing pitcher Jamie Moyer (10-8) gave up six runs on six hits with four walks over five-plus innings.

Copyright 2009 by United Press International.

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