Phillies Hold Off Cubs 8-7

May 17, 2012 12:00 AM
Phillies Hold Off Cubs 8-7
" CHICAGO (AP) — Roy Halladay threw eight strong innings for his first victory in a month and the Philadelphia Phillies held on for an 8-7 win over the Chicago Cubs on Thursday night.

Halladay (4-3) hadn’t won since April 16, a span of five starts, and had lost three straight decisions to match a career high, but held the Cubs to three runs and scattered seven hits. The two-time Cy Young winner has allowed three earned runs or fewer in eight of his nine starts this season "

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