Tuesday, June 22, 2010

Phillies' Jamie Moyer prevails in pitchers' duel against Cleveland Indians

Jamie Moyer tossed eight crisp innings and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Cleveland Indians 2-1 at Citizens Bank Park

Moyer (8-6) limited the Tribe to just two hits, including Russell Branyan's 10th homer, while earning win No. 266, tying him with Bob Feller and Eppa Rixey for 35th on the career list.

The 47-year-old left-hander recorded 14 of his 24 outs on ground balls.

Philadelphia shortstop Jimmy Rollins came off the disabled list before the game and went 0 for 4 in the leadoff spot. Rollins has been hampered by an injured right calf.

Mitch Talbot (7-6), coming off his worst start of his career, allowed two runs and four hits in seven innings for Cleveland.

Associated Press

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