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Victorino's Bat, Glove Lift Phillies Over Dodgers For 2-0 NLCS Lead

October 10, 2008 8:32 p.m. EST

Matt Aug - AHN Sports Editor

Philadelphia, PA .(AHN) - Shane Victorino rapped two hits and collected four RBI and three of his teammates scored two runs each, leading the Philadelphia Phillies to an 8-5 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers Friday for a 2-0 NLCS lead.

Manny Ramirez belted a three-run homer in the fourth inning to cut the Phillies lead to 8-5.

The Phillies went through fourt Dodgers pitchers through four innings, quickly chasing starter Chad Billingsley and reliever Chan Ho Park.

Brett Myers was so-so on the hill for the Phillies but better at the plate, rapping two hits with three RBI to support his own cause.

Myers got the win, despite getting touched up for six hits, four walks and five runs over five innings.

He can thank the Phils bullpen, as four pitchers combined to allow just two hits and no runs over the final four frames.

Victorino also flashed fine leather with a jumping grab at the wall to take away an extra-base hit with runners on base.

Brad Lidge picked up the save by striking out the side in the ninth, despite allowing a pair of walks.

James Loney had two hits for the Dodgers, while Russell Martin scored a pair of runs.

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