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Howard's HR all Phillies muster in 3-1 loss to A's

Howard's home run against Jon Lester in the fourth inning was just his second career hit against A's pitching. Some of those home runs have been to center field and left-center field off the left-handed pitching. Howard jumped on Lester's first pitch of the frame for his 22nd homer, a blast that sailed well over the center field fence. Phillies starter David Buchanan (6-8) gave up three runs and six hits in 6 2-3 innings. "The way that he's handled himself, the poise that he's shown, starting in spring training — he got a spring training invite and took advantage of it," Howard said. Buchanan settled in after giving up three consecutive, two-out RBI singles, to Derek Norris, Eric Sogard and Coco Crisp. Phillies: INF Jimmy Rollins is getting closer to returning after missing nearly two weeks with a left hamstring strain. Drew Pomeranz (5-4, 2.53) makes his first start since a spot outing Aug.

 

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