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Harper Hits 2 Solo Home Runs, Nola Pitches 5 Innings As Phillies Beat Blue Jays 9-4

Philadelphia had scored only two runs in losing its previous three games but broke out of that slump with an 11-hit effort against Toronto.

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August 17, 2022

PHILADELPHIA — Bryce Harper hit two solo home runs, Aaron Nola pitched five innings and snapped a four-start winless streak and the Philadelphia Phillies won for the first time in four games, beating the Toronto Blue Jays 9-4 on Wednesday night.

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Jake Cave added a solo homer and Nick Castellanos had two hits and an RBI as the Phillies avoided a sweep in the two-game series north of the border.

Philadelphia had scored only two runs in losing its previous three games but broke out of that slump with an 11-hit effort against the Blue Jays.

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