We're trying to improve Conversations.
Please take a brief survey and help us out.

Phillies 8, Tigers 2

Associated Press

Saturday, March 7, 2009

CLEARWATER, Fla. -- Ryan Howard and John Mayberry Jr. hit three-run home runs to power the Philadelphia Phillies to an 8-2 win over the Detroit Tigers in Grapefruit League play on Saturday. Mayberry launched his long ball off Detroit starter Edwin Jackson with two outs in the first inning. Howard, the major league leader with 48 home runs last season, hit his to cap a five-run fifth inning. The two have combined for seven home runs in the 10 games the Phillies have played this spring. "Howard ...

Read full story | Create Your Profile

Activate your ESPN Profile!

Sort comments by: Most Recent | First Posted

Comments that include profanity, or personal attacks, or antisocial behavior such as "spamming" or "trolling," or other inappropriate comments or material will be removed from the site. We will take steps to block users who violate any of our terms of use. You are fully responsible for the content that you post.


Conversations in Real-Time

CONTESTS & PROMOTIONS

ESPN Fantasy Salary Cap
Create your own fantasy game day living room and win BIG!
Heisman Vote 2009
Vote for the next Heisman winner and enter for a chance to win a trip to the awards show. Mor
Engineered to Win Challenge
Test your football smarts by playing NFL trivia and enter each week for a chance to win a 2010 GMC Sierra.