The Phillies' Chase Utley tied the Marlins' Luis Castillo (2002) for the major league record for hits in consecutive games (35) by a second baseman.
Mike Gonzalez converted his 19th consecutive save opportunity, breaking the Pirates' season record of 18 in a row by Jose Mesa in 2004. Gonzalez has converted 23 straight save opportunities since Aug. 16, 2004.
Yankees reliever Kyle Farnsworth took a grounder off his right hand in the eighth and left the game.
Tampa Bay center fielder Rocco Baldelli was a late scratch because of right hamstring soreness.
Phillies rookie Cole Hamels has 44 strikeouts in 30 1/3 innings in his last five starts.![]()
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