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Hewitt eager to get pro career started
The Phillies took Anthony Hewitt with their first-round pick -- 24th overall -- in last month's First-Year Player Draft and agreed to terms with him on Tuesday. On Sunday, he will board a plane to Clearwater, Fla., to begin his professional career playing for the Phils' Gulf Coast League affiliate.

Phils top Mets on Victorino's walk-off hit
The Mets and reliever Duaner Sanchez chose to pitch to Shane Victorino, and it didn't work out for the visitors on Friday at Citizens Bank Park. The switch-hitting center fielder sliced a single to right field, scoring Pedro Feliz with the winning run in the Phillies' 3-2 victory.

Phils' Durbin go-to guy in clutch spots
On Friday, for the second time in three nights, Phillies manager Charlie Manuel needed to bring in a reliever with the bases loaded. Both times, Manuel turned to Chad Durbin. The right-hander did not disappoint either time.

Happ fills in admirably in second start
When Brett Myers was optioned to Triple-A on Tuesday, two names surfaced as possible candidates to fill in for him in the rotation. J.A. Happ got the nod over Chad Durbin, though both pitchers played a vital role in the Phillies' 3-2 over the Mets on Friday night.

Army vet honored to throw out first pitch
Marc Ferraro, a 24-year Army veteran and resident of Cherry Hill, N.J., called it "an hour" to throw out the ceremonial first pitch before Friday's game between the Phillies and Mets at Citizens Bank Park.

Ruiz sits against Santana on Friday
Carlos Ruiz sat out Friday's game against left-hander Johan Santana, since he fares worse against lefties, even though right-handed hitters usually do well in those scenarios. It's a situation that has both he and manager Charlie Manuel scratching their heads.

Hamels' arm unleases gem, brooms
Cole Hamels pitched 8 2/3 strong innings, Chase Utley hit his National League-leading 24th homer and the Phillies swept the Braves with a 4-1 win at Turner Field on Thursday.

Happ draws Johan for season debut
In his second career start and first since June 30, 2007, J.A. Happ has the unenviable task of facing Johan Santana. But Phillies manager Charlie Manuel isn't afraid that his 25-year-old southpaw will be overwhelmed.

Happ to start for Phils on Friday
Left-hander J.A. Happ will make his second career start, and first of 2008, against the Mets on Friday, taking the rotation slot vacated by Brett Myers.

Burrell having All-Star-worthy first half
Burrell having All-Star-worthy first half

Howard, Burrell power Phillies to win
Ryan Howard hit a three-run homer and the Phillies held a healthy Braves lineup to seven hits in a 7-3 win on Wednesday night at Turner Field. Adam Eaton (pictured) went five-plus innings for the win.

Phillies turn to Hamels for series finale
Phillies turn to Hamels for series finale

Myers gets start in Triple-A
Brett Myers allowed three runs in five innings in his first Minor League start Wednesday night for Triple-A Lehigh Valley since being optioned here by the Phillies Tuesday afternoon.

Journal: Savery offers tips for road trips
Player Journal: Joe Savery

Phillies deciding Friday's starter
Phillies deciding Friday's starter

Swindle happy to make big leagues
R.J. Swindle and his 55-mph curveball arrived in Atlanta on Wednesday afternoon. His stay in the Phillies' bullpen may be short -- real short -- but he doesn't seem to mind. Being here, with a big league club, is an accomplishment for Swindle, whom scouts said didn't have the game to make it out of Class A.

Phils back Kendrick early, sink Braves
Kyle Kendrick allowed three runs in six-plus innings, and the Phillies resumed their recent dominance of the Braves with an 8-3 win on Tuesday night at Turner Field.

Phils option scuffling Myers to Triple-A
The Phillies optioned struggling right-hander Brett Myers to Triple-A Lehigh Valley before Tuesday's game against the Braves. GM Pat Gillick announced the move in a statement.

Phils seek improved effort from Eaton
There was a definite need for better starting pitching before the Phillies shipped Brett Myers to Triple-A. But with their rotation temporarily in flux, and with no experienced replacement available, the Phillies could surely use a strong outing Wednesday from Adam Eaton, who hasn't provided one in a while.

Phillies come to terms with Hewitt
The Phillies announced on Tuesday that they have agreed to terms with their first-round pick in last month's First-Year Player Draft, shortstop Anthony Hewitt.