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Lee retires 16 straight batters in first career playoff start as Phillies win

Associated Press

Wednesday, October 7, 2009

PHILADELPHIA -- One strike away from a shutout, Cliff Lee stepped off the mound, took a deep breath and allowed himself to enjoy the moment. Quite a debut for a postseason rookie. Lee dominated the Colorado Rockies, tossing a six-hitter, and the Philadelphia Phillies began their World Series title defense with a 5-1 victory in their playoff opener Wednesday. Raul Ibanez had two hits and two RBIs and Ryan Howard and Jayson Werth drove in runs with key extra-base hits off 15-game winner Ubald ...

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