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Philadelphia Phillies catcher Carlos Ruiz is headed to the 15-day disabled list with a strained right hamstring and first baseman Ryan Howard is day to day with a sore left knee.

AARON BRACY, Associated Press

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PHILADELPHIA — Freddy Galvis has a memory to cherish forever, and Cliff Lee feels a lot better because Galvis does.

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Mike Trout, an outfielder with the Los Angeles Angels, was the 2012 American League Rookie of the Year and MVP runner-up. Trout, 21, is a 2009 Millville High School graduate who was a two-time Press Player of the Year and The Press Male Athlete of the Year for the 2008-09 school year.

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Matt Szczur (Lower Cape May Regional) went 3-for-5 with two runs scored and one RBI for the Tennessee Smokies (Cubs) in a 7-5 win over the Chattanooga Lookouts (Dodgers) in the double-A Southern League on Saturday night.

By ROB MAADDI Associated Press

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PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia Phillies turned to small ball after the long ball hurt them.

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Mike Trout, an outfielder with the Los Angeles Angels, was the 2012 American League Rookie of the Year and MVP runner-up. Trout, 21, is a 2009 Millville High School graduate who was a two-time Press Player of the Year and The Press Male Athlete of the Year for the 2008-09 school year.

By Michael McGarry

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Roy Halladay underwent successful shoulder surgery, the Phillies said Thursday.

By DAN GELSTON, Associated Press

PHILADELPHIA - In a need of a lift in the rotation, the Phillies are taking a chance on Carlos Zambrano.

Mike Trout, an outfielder with the Los Angeles Angels, was the 2012 American League Rookie of the Year and MVP runner-up. Trout, 21, is a 2009 Millville High School graduate who was a two-time Press Player of the Year and The Press Male Athlete of the Year for the 2008-09 school year.

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Matt Szczur (Lower Cape May Regional) went 2-for-5, including a double, with an RBI and a stolen base for the Tennessee Smokies (Cubs) in a 6-4 win over Jackson in the double-A Southern League on Monday night.

By JOHN MARSHALL, Associated Press

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PHOENIX - After rallying to tie the game in the ninth inning, the Philadelphia Phillies had just the man they wanted up with two on in the 10th: Ryan Howard.

OF Matt Szczur (Lower Cape May Regional) went 3-for-5 with a double and two RBIs as the Tennessee Smokies (Cubs) beat Birmingham 5-0 in the double-A Southern League on Sunday night. Szczur is hitting .287 with two home runs, 157 RBIs, 24 runs scored and 12 stolen bases in 33 games.

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Mike Trout, an outfielder with the Los Angeles Angels, was the 2012 American League Rookie of the Year and MVP runner-up. Trout, 21, is a 2009 Millville High School graduate who was a two-time Press Player of the Year and The Press Male Athlete of the Year for the 2008-09 school year.

By DAVID WEINBERG, Staff Writer

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ALLENTOWN, Pa. - Indianapolis Indians leadoff hitter Darren Ford smacked a hard grounder past Lehigh Valley pitcher Tyler Cloyd on May 3 at Coca Cola Park and raced toward first base as if he had tires on his feet instead of cleats.

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A.J. Holland (Holy Spirit) allowed one earned run in 52/3 innings to earn the decision for the Lynchburg Hillcats (Braves) in a 10-3 win over the Carolina Mudcats in the Class-A Advanced Carolina League on Friday night.

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Mike Trout, an outfielder with the Los Angeles Angels, was the 2012 American League Rookie of the Year and MVP runner-up. Trout, 21, is a 2009 Millville High School graduate who was a two-time Press Player of the Year and The Press Male Athlete of the Year for the 2008-09 school year.

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Darren Ford (Vineland) is on the disabled list with a right oblique injury for the Indianapolis Indians (Pirates) in the triple-A International League. Ford, an outfielder who last played Saturday, is hitting .271 with two triples, 10 runs scored, seven RBIs and 10 stolen bases in 21 games.

JANIE McCAULEY,AP Baseball Writer

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SAN FRANCISCO — For Roy Halladay, arthroscopic surgery on his troublesome throwing shoulder became the best-case scenario when he had prepared himself for the worst — a career-ending injury that would force his retirement when he’s far from ready.

By KEVIN BAXTER, Los Angeles Times

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LOS ANGELES - Ask Mike Trout about the two hits, two runs and one stolen base he had Sunday and he'll point you to two other numbers, the ones that showed the Los Angeles Angels had lost again.

By JANIE McCAULEY, Associated Press

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SAN FRANCISCO — One day after a demoralizing 12-run loss at home, the Philadelphia Phillies delivered just the kind of well-rounded victory manager Charlie Manuel had been seeking.

LHP Scott DeCecco (Middle Township) is 3-3 with a 2.91 ERA, 27 strikeouts and nine walks in 34 innings through six starts for the Clinton LumberKings (Seattle) in the Class-A Midwest League. DeCecco's last start was Sunday and his next one has yet to be announced.

By ROB MAADDI, Associated Press

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PHILADELPHIA - Cole Hamels made two bad pitches on a night he had to be perfect.

LHP Scott DeCecco (Middle Township) allowed just one run in six innings to earn the win as the Clinton LumberKings (Seattle) beat Bowling Green 5-2 in the Class-A Midwest League on Sunday. DeCecco (3-3) allowed four hits, struck out four and walked none. He has a 2.91 ERA with 27 strikeouts and nine walks in 34 innings through six starts.

RHP A.J. Holland (Holy Spirit) allowed two runs in 62/3 innings for the Lynchburg Hillcats (Braves) in a 3-2 win over the Wilmington Blue Rocks (Royals) in the Class-A Advanced Carolina League on Saturday. Holland allowed seven hits, struck out three and walked one but got a no-decision. He is 2-1 with a 3.24 ERA, 25 strikeouts and 12 walks in 231/3 innings over six starts.