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Domonic Brown (left) and Erik Kratz celebrate after their back to back solo home runs during the second inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park, Saturday, May 25, 2013, in Washington. (Alex Brandon/AP)

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Erik Kratz (left) pats starting pitcher Kyle Kendrick (38) on the chest as he departs the mound after talking during the second inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park,Friday, May 24, 2013, in Washington. (Alex Brandon/AP)

Kyle Kendrick got two ground balls and a fly ball from the first three batters he faced in the inning. Two of them reached base and scored to fuel a four-run inning that was the difference in the Phillies 5-2 loss to Washington.

Phillies second baseman Chase Utley. (David Goldman/AP)

'Best-case scenario' for Utley

The diagnosis of Chase Utley's "very mild" oblique strain reaffirmed his decision to be cautious. Utley said the news was the "best-case scenario."

Michael Martinez in action during an exhibition spring training baseball game against the Houston Astros, Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013, in Clearwater, in Fla. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Phillies choose versatile Martinez over Ruf

Rather than call up power hitter Darin Ruf, the front office called on the utility infielder Michael Martinez.

Nationals third baseman Ryan Zimmerman prepares to field a ball hit by Philadelphia Phillies´ Michael Young who cannot beat the throw to first base during the first inning of a baseball game at Nationals Park, Friday, May 24, 2013, in Washington. (Alex Brandon/AP)

Nats' problems mirror Phillies

The Washington Nationals are finding out the difficulties that come with earning front-runner status.

Fields extends IronPigs multi-hit streak

Here’s a rundown on how the Phillies’ minor league teams fared on Friday,

Jimmy Rollins scores on a two-run single by teammate Ryan Howard during the 10th inning of a baseball game on Sunday, May 12, 2013, in Phoenix. (Matt York/AP)

1,200 runs for Rollins

Jimmy Rollins reached the 1,200 milestone in runs last week with a solo homer against the Reds at Citizens Bank Park.

Boston Red Sox´s Shane Victorino loosens up before taking batting practice before a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays Thursday, May 16, 2013, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (Chris O´Meara/AP)

Victorino heads to DL, not Philly

Shane Victorino's Philly homecoming has been derailed. The Red Sox put the outfielder on the disabled list yesterday.

Toronto Blue Jays pitcher J.A. Happ attends a news conference prior to the Blue Jays´ baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays, Wednesday, May 8, 2013, in St. Petersburg, Fla. Happ was released Wednesday from a hospital, the day after he was hit on the head hit by a line drive from Tampa Bay Rays´ Desmond Jennings. (Mike Carlson/AP)

Jays move Happ to DL

The Toronto Blue Jays moved pitcher J.A. Happ to the 60-day disabled list as he recovers from being hit in the head by a line drive earlier this month.