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Phillies Week in Review: Howard Flashes Former Greatness

ByAlexis Girardo|
Aug 9, 2014; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Phillies former player Jim Thome and the Phillie Phanatic shoot hot dogs into the crowd in between innings of game against the New York Mets at Citizens Bank Park. The Mets defeated the Phillies, 2-1 in 11 innings. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 9, 2014; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Phillies former player Jim Thome and the Phillie Phanatic shoot hot dogs into the crowd in between innings of game against the New York Mets at Citizens Bank Park. The Mets defeated the Phillies, 2-1 in 11 innings. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports
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Aug 10, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Philadelphia Phillies catcher Carlos Ruiz (51) gets a hit against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the seventh inning at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 10, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Philadelphia Phillies catcher Carlos Ruiz (51) gets a hit against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the seventh inning at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports

Surging Bats

Carlos Ruiz continued to hit well in limited playing time this week. Chooch batted .500 with four walks and a double in two games played.

Cameron Rupp also had a good week, hitting .333 with two RBI in four games behind the dish.

Utility man Jimmy Paredes capped off a decent week on Sunday, batting .400 with a homer and three RBI.

Ryan Howard is still batting like it’s 2009, hitting .357 with a homer and eight RBI this week. If he can keep up this pace, a team could take a swing at him at the August 31st waiver trade deadline.

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