First basemen Ryan Howard hit a home run in the bottom of the eighth inning to break a 2-2 tie and give the Phillies a 3-2 lead and then they held on for the 3-2 victory over the Padres. Howards home run was a huge hit for the Phillies as the improved to 16-13 on the season.
Howard had two RBI in the game with his other RBI coming in the third inning when he doubled to center field and scored Shane Victorino. Pat Burrell then had a RBI double that knocked in Howard from second base.
Adam Eaton pitched six innings to start the game for the Phillies. Eaton gave up five hits and two runs in the game as he got a no decision. Tom Gordon picked up the win to improve his record to 3-2 on the season. Brad Lidge pitched the ninth inning to pick up his seventh save.
