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MLB: Colorado 8, Philadelphia 3

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Published: Aug. 4, 2009 at 10:59 PM

PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 4 (UPI) -- Garrett Atkins had a two-run homer and four RBI Tuesday to lead the Colorado Rockies to an 8-3 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies.

Chris Iannetta drove in two runs, and Ryan Spilborghs scored two for the Rockies.

Winning pitcher Jason Hammel (6-6) gave up three runs and nine hits in 6 2/3 innings in the Rockies' fifth straight win.

Jimmy Rollins hit a two-run homer for the Phillies, who have lost three straight and five of six.

Losing pitcher Jamie Moyer (10-8) gave up six runs on six hits with four walks over five-plus innings.

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