Philadelphia Phillies have nine-game winning streak snapped by Tim Lincecum, San Francisco Giants

FROM THE EXPRESS TIMES

Tim Lincecum stayed sharp until getting hit in the leg by Chase Utley's bounding bat and the San Francisco Giants ended Philadelphia's season-high nine-game winning streak, tagging Roy Oswalt and beating the Phillies 3-1 Sunday.

Jeff Keppinger had four hits as the Giants spoiled Oswalt's return from the disabled list. San Francisco avoided a four-game sweep in a matchup of NL division leaders.

Lincecum went down in the eighth inning when Utley accidentally lost his grip and the bat skittered toward the mound. Utley went out to check on Lincecum, who handed back the bat, walked it off and stayed in the game. Utley singled moments later.

Utley's act of sportsmanship was a far cry from the bench-clearing brawl between the clubs Friday night.

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