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MLB: Philadelphia 11, Florida 5

PHILADELPHIA, July 30 (UPI) -- Chase Utley extended his hitting streak to 30 games Sunday afternoon as Philadelphia beat Florida, 11-5, in the first game of a day-night doubleheader.

Utley had two runs and two hits; Mike Lieberthal hit a grand slam home run and knocked in five runs; Aaron Rowland had two runs, two hits and three RBI; and Abraham Nunez had two runs, two hits and two RBI for the Phillies (48-54), who have won three of their last four games.

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The winner was reliever Aaron Fultz (2-0).

Josh Willingham hit two homers and drove in four runs for the Marlins (48-55), who have split their last four games.

The losing pitcher was Anibal Sanchez (4-1).

After the game, Philadelphia confirmed that right-fielder Bobby Abreu and pitcher Corey Lidle have been traded to the New York Yankees for a group of minor league prospects.

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