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MILWAUKEE, Sept. 27 (UPI) -- Ryan Braun's late two-run homer Saturday carried Milwaukee to a 7-5 victory over Philadelphia.
Braun's third hit, his 30th home run, snapped a 5-5 tie with no outs in the bottom of the ninth.
Craig Counsell had three hits -- one a two-run sixth-inning single.
Felipe Lopez had two hits and one RBI, while Prince Fielder hit a sacrifice fly for the Brewers, who have won two of three in the four-game series.
The winner was closer Trevor Hoffman (2-2).
Philadelphia's Ryan Howard had three hits -- one a solo homer, his 43rd this season.
Paul Bako had two hits -- one a two-run second-inning homer.
Pedro Feliz had two hits and one RBI, and Jayson Werth hit a sacrifice fly for the Phillies, whose NL East lead over Atlanta fell to five games.
The losing pitcher was Tyler Walker (2-1).
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