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Early homers have Nats closer to NL East title

Joey Nowak, MLB.com

The Nationals crushed three homers the first time through the lineup as John Lannan was able to exorcise his demons at Citizens Bank Park with an 8-4 victory against the Phillies on Wednesday night.

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Charlie Manuel wouldn't say for sure that Chase Utley would play third base before season's end. But the Phillies' manager did say he would have no problem penciling Utley's name in the lineup card there if the five-time All-Star second baseman was read…

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ROY HALLADAY does not have the benefit of the doubt written into his contract, but that never has stopped the Phillies from giving it to him. Pitching coach Rich Dubee said it best on Tuesday afternoon when asked why the club was looking to get its vete…