Phillies win with an eight-run rally
Four Phillies walked with the bases loaded during an eight-run seventh inning and Philadelphia rallied for a 12-11 victory over the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday.
Raul Ibanez hit a two-run homer, helping the defending World Series champions overcome a 10-3 deficit and avoid a three-game sweep on a day they received their rings.
Brian McCann and Jordan Schafer hit two-run homers for the Braves, and Javier Vazquez left with a seven-run lead after pitching six effective innings in his first start with his new team.
But the Phillies rallied against four Atlanta relievers in the seventh, getting five walks and a hit batter.
Brad Lidge earned his 52nd consecutive save, including eight in the postseason and three dating to 2007 with Houston.
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