Phillies come from behind again, shock Brewers with 6-run eighth

10:09 PM, Jul 24, 2012   |    comments
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Philadelphia, PA (Sports Network) - Milwaukee's decision to pull Zack Greinke after seven dominant innings Tuesday night proved to be costly, as the Philadelphia Phillies scored six runs in the eighth to take a 7-6 decision.

Greinke, pitching on 11 days rest, gave up just one run on three hits. He was at only 87 pitches when the Brewers pulled him prior to the eighth.

Holding a 6-1 lead, Milwaukee went to Jose Veras. Ty Wigginton singled before John Mayberry grounded out. Manny Parra came in from the bullpen and pinch- hitter Erik Kratz greeted him with a homer to left. Parra then walked Shane Victorino, Chase Utley and Ryan Howard to load the bases with two outs.

Kameron Loe (4-4) entered the game and Carlos Ruiz welcomed him with a three- run double to left-center field. Hunter Pence followed with an RBI bloop single to right to give the Phillies a 7-6 lead.

Jonathan Papelbon tossed a perfect home ninth to seal Philadelphia's third straight victory -- all in their last at-bat.

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