Phillies 3, Brewers 1 - Pitching Power Carries Phillies -- Hamels Dominates 8 Innings, Lidge Hangs On in 9th for Save

The Commercial Appeal (2007-Current) › October 02, 2008

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PHILADELPHIA - Cole Hamels was so dominant that the Milwaukee Brewers were glad to see Brad Lidge come in. The switch to their perfect closer nearly cost the Philadelphia Phillies.

Behind their top two pitchers, the Phillies grabbed their first postseason victory in 15 years - barely.

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Phillies 3, Brewers 1 - Pitching Power Carries Phillies -- Hamels Dominates 8 Innings, Lidge Hangs On in 9th for Save

Hamels pitched eight strong innings, Lidge escaped a ninth- inning jam and Philadelphia took advantage of Mike Cameron's miscue in center...

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