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Lidge's saves streak ends as Padres rally for four in ninth

Associated Press

Saturday, April 18, 2009

PHILADELPHIA -- It is not often a closer in Philadelphia blows a save and gets a standing ovation. But Brad Lidge is an exception, a player whose perfection was applauded by the sellout crowd, even in the face of his first blown save with the Phillies. The right-hander allowed four runs, including a three-run homer to Kevin Kouzmanoff, and the San Diego Padres beat the Phillies 8-5 on Saturday night. Lidge (0-1) was a perfect 48-for-48, including the playoffs, in save chances last year in hi ...

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