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PHILADELPHIA -- The Braves followed a familiar pattern -- using timely hitting and stingy pitching -- to complete a four-game sweep of Philadelphia. Gus Mortson Jersey . B.J. Upton tripled and drove in two runs Sunday to lead streaking Atlanta to a 3-2 victory over the Phillies and their first four-game sweep in Philadelphia in 50 years. Gerald Laird had two hits with a double and RBI for the Braves, who won for the sixth time in seven games while ending their road trip 8-3. Atlanta avenged a three-game sweep by Philadelphia June 16-18 at Turner Field. "We had timely hitting and the pitching was really good," Braves manager Fredi Gonzalez said. "You cant ask for more than that." It was the Braves first four-game sweep in Philadelphia since Sept. 24-27, 1964, when the franchise was in Milwaukee and their four wins at Connie Mack Stadium contributed to the Phillies infamous season-ending collapse that year. Marlon Byrd hit a pair of solo home runs for the slumping Phillies, who have lost eight of 10 to drop to 10 games under .500. "It didnt go our way," Phillies slugger Ryan Howard said. "The ball didnt bounce our way. It just wasnt meant to be for us in this series." Chase Utley singled in the seventh inning for his 1,500th career hit. Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman greeted Utley with applause and a pat on the back, and the crowd of 33,215 gave the Phillies second baseman a standing ovation. There wasnt much else for the home fans to cheer. Philadelphia dropped to 18-27 at Citizens Bank Park and fell to 7-35 when scoring three runs or less as the offence continued to struggle. The Phillies were 0 for 7 with runners in scoring position, finishing the series 3 for 32. "Hitting in the clutch and hitting with men on base is a component we have to get better at," Phillies manager Ryne Sandberg said. "We came up short in this series. It couldve been a big point for us." Aaron Harang (7-6) got the victory despite allowing 11 hits in seven innings. He gave up two runs, struck out four and walked two. "Harang battled through some tough innings, gave us a great effort," Gonzalez said. "Hes a wily vet." Craig Kimbrel pitched a scoreless ninth, but had to work out of a jam for his 24th save in 28 opportunities. Kimbrel got the first two batters out before consecutive singles by Ben Revere and Jimmy Rollins put runners on first and third for Utley. But Utley flew out to right to end the game. "This was a heck of a series," Upton said. "We really played well. Nobody really tried to do too much. It was a little out of character for us not hitting a lot of home runs, but it all came together for us. Now we just have to keep grinding." David Buchanan (4-4), making his eighth start in place of injured left-hander Cliff Lee, allowed three runs on five hits and five walks in five innings to snap his three-game winning streak. The Braves went ahead 2-0 in the second on Uptons two-run triple off the wall in centre. Harang scored on the play after singling to centre with two outs. The pitcher had been 1 for 25 on the season before the hit. After the first of Byrds two solo homers brought Philadelphia within 2-1 in the bottom of the frame, Lairds RBI double plated Tommy La Stella to push Atlantas advantage back to two runs. It was the fourth extra-base hit in the last three games for La Stella, who had two doubles and a triple in Saturdays doubleheader. In the bottom of the frame, Byrd homered into the Philadelphia bullpen to make it a one-run game again. The Phillies threatened in the sixth when they put runners on first and second with nobody out. But Koyie Hills sacrifice bunt attempt resulted in the lead runner being forced out at third, and pinch-hitter John Mayberry Jr. grounded into an inning-ending double play. Philadelphia had runners on first and third with one out in the seventh when Howard grounded into another inning-ending double play. NOTES: Justin De Fratus pitched a scoreless sixth inning to extend his scoreless innings streak to 17. ... Braves catcher Evan Gattis didnt play for the third straight game after having back spasms striking out swinging in the first inning on Friday. Gattis will be reevaluated when the club returns to Atlanta on Monday. ... It was Byrds seventh career multihomer game. ... The Phillies have Monday off before beginning a three-game series at Miami on Tuesday with RHP A.J. Burnett (5-7, 3.89) opposing Marlins RHP Henderson Alvarez (5-3, 2.32). ... The Braves host the Mets for three games beginning Monday when Atlanta LHP Alex Wood (6-6, 3.07) faces New York RHP Zack Wheeler (3-8, 4.45). Bob Murray Jersey . John Albert Elway, 24, was booked into jail early Saturday morning after an incident near a college campus in downtown Denver, according to jail records. L. S. Dukowski Jersey . -- Brendan Leipsic had two goals and an assist and Nicolas Petan extended his point streak to 11 games as the Portland Winterhawks slipped past the Red Deer Rebels 5-4 on Saturday in Western Hockey League action. https://www.cheapblackhawks.com/1167b-martin-lapointe-jersey-blackhawks.html . On Monday night, many fans in this city placed the blame squarely on the captain for his role in the James Neal overtime winner against the Pittsburgh Penguins.PHOENIX - Esmil Rogers dominant, one hit performance over six and a third innings was overshadowed by Edwin Encarnacions personal milestone in the Blue Jays 4-1 win over the Diamondbacks. Encarnacions two run home run in the ninth inning was his 35th of the season, marking a second consecutive year with at least that many, vaulting him into elite Blue Jays company. Only Carlos Delgado (1998-01); Jose Bautista (2010-11); Shawn Green (1998-99) and Fred McGriff (1989-90) had achieved the feat. “When you retire, when you dont be anymore in the game, you want to be remembered,” said Encarnacion. “It makes me feel good and all my family too.” The home run also sent Encarnacion over the 100-RBI mark, also for the second-straight season. “You know, Eddies not just a slugger,” said manager John Gibbons. “Eddie comes up there with a plan. Hes really a student of hitting. He spends a lot of time in that video room watching the pitchers.” Give credit to Encarnacion for some of Brett Lawries success in August (.346/.397/.495.) Lawrie tagged along for many of Encarnacions video sessions, Encarnacion helping Lawrie to identify pitchers tendencies and how they were trying to get the youngster out. “He doesnt say a whole lot, Eddie just keeps to himself but hes really a student of hitting,” said Gibbons. ROMERO RETURNS The Triple-A Buffalo Bisons concluded their International League season on Monday, paving the way for the Blue Jays to take advantage of Septembers expanded rosters. The club announced pitchers Ricky Romero, Kyle Drabek, Luis Perez and Jeremy Jeffress, along with catcher Mike Nickeas, would arrive in Phoenix before the end of the series with the Diamondbacks. Manager John Gibbonns is in the process of determining each of the pitchers roles and wont guarantee Romero or Drabek a start. John Marks Jersey. “Cecils still a little bit tender,” said Gibbons of Cecils pitching shoulder. “[Darren Oliver]s been coming off the stiff back so weve been a little bit beat up down (in the bullpen.”) Corresponding roster moves, to create space on the 40-man roster, will be announced on Tuesday. Its safe to assume that Melky Cabrera will be transferred to the 60-day disabled list. Josh Johnson, who isnt throwing due to a forearm strain, is another candidate for the 60-day DL. Assuming those two moves are made, the Jays would have to select a player to designate for assignment. BAUTISTA GETTING CHECKED Jose Bautista was in New York City on Monday, visiting orthopedic surgeon and hip specialist Dr. Bryan Kelly, for further medical evaluation on his injured left hip. The slugger has been on the disabled list since August 21 with a bone bruise. Bautista would be eligible to return in time for this weekends series in Minnesota, although it remains unclear when – if – he will back this season. “Well have a better idea in the next couple of days after he sees that doctor,” said manager John Gibbons. “We still have a month left but once he gets cleared to go hes got to build up some baseball stuff again.” NUMBERS GAME Sometimes the numbers just match up. Mondays starters had a lot in common when the day started. The Blue Jays Esmil Rogers, who wears jersey number 32, was 3-7 with a 5.03 ERA. Arizonas Brandon McCarthy wears number 32 on his Diamondbacks jersey. He, too, had a 5.03 ERA entering play. Also, like Rogers, McCarthy had three wins (his record was 3-8.) ' ' '