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Hoover lifts Phils in final postseason tuneup with RBI single in 10th

Associated Press

Sunday, October 4, 2009

PHILADELPHIA -- Philadelphia's big sluggers had the day off to rest for the playoffs. The Phillies didn't miss them in their final postseason tuneup. With Jimmy Rollins, Ryan Howard and Chase Utley all out of the lineup, Paul Hoover hit a game-ending RBI single in the 10th inning and the defending World Series champions prepared for their title defense with a 7-6 victory over the Florida Marlins on Sunday. "Right now, I feel real good about our club," manager Charlie Manuel said. Manuel has a ...

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