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Vikings' Asher Allen retires at age 24
PHILADELPHIA, July 29 (UPI) -- The Philadelphia Phillies have acquired all-star outfielder Hunter Pence from Houston Friday in exchange for four minor leaguers, Fox Sports reported.
The deal was reported shortly before Pence was removed from Houston's game with Milwaukee in the fifth inning.
Pence is batting .308 this season with 11 home runs and 62 RBI. The Phillies were looking for an offensive boost to help out a pitching staff that has made them the favorite to reach the World Series from the National League.
Philadelphia suffered a key offensive loss this season when Jayson Werth left in free agency for Washington.
Houston began Friday's action with the worst record in the NL. Pence is expected to take Domonic Brown's place in right field.
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