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By From wire services
Friday, September 26, 2008

QUOTABLE

"It wouldn't be the Philly way. No matter what sport, we don't make it easy."

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SS Jimmy Rollins, whose Phillies are one game ahead of the Mets in the NL East

PERSONNEL DEPT.

Giants: LHP Noah Lowry, who missed the season after nerve surgery in his forearm, had a separate setback. He has been having discomfort behind his elbow and likely won't pitch in winter ball until later, if at all.

Pirates: OF Nyjer Morgan appeared to hurt his hamstring running out an infield hit to lead off Pittsburgh's game last night against the Brewers.

Rockies:1B Todd Helton will have back surgery Tuesday to alleviate a disk problem.

BY THE NUMBERS

201

Strikeouts this season for the Diamondbacks' Mark Reynolds, who struck out twice yesterday and now owns the major league record. Philadelphia's Ryan Howard had the old mark with 199.



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