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MLB: Philadelphia 6, Pittsburgh 3

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Published: Aug. 10, 2008 at 7:34 PM

PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 10 (UPI) -- Chase Utley's two-run home run in the seventh inning put Philadelphia ahead and the Phillies held on Sunday for a 6-3 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Greg Dobbs doubled in a run to tie the game at 3-3 in the bottom of the seventh inning and then Utley hit a shot over the right field wall to make it 5-3.

Carlos Ruiz had a double and scored two runs for the Phillies, who have won three of five.

Scott Eyre (3-0) retired just one batter but got the win in relief of Jamie Moyer, who had allowed three runs and seven hits over six innings.

Jason Michaels hit a two-run double and Doug Mientkiewicz doubled in a run for the Pirates, losers of six of eight.

Tyler Yates (4-3) took the loss, yielding three runs and three hits in one inning.

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