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Ryan Howard connects for two home runs and winning pitcher Joe Blanton hits one as well in a 10-2 rout in Game 4.  Even their pitcher socked a ball into the seats. Continue reading on L.A. Times

The Philadelphia Phillies took a huge step Sunday night to becoming the next World Series champion in MLB.  Having escaped Game 3 w/ a late rally, the home run hitters for Philly left no doubt in Game 4 that they mean business.  The Tampa Bay Rays were simply no match for the power of Ryan Howard and even the pitcher, Joe Blanton.  The Rays pitcher had won 2 straight “Game 4″ playoff games, but this would not be his night.

The Phillies lead the series 3-1 w/ Game 5 tonight.

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