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PHILADELPHIA -- Cole Hamels used an amped-up fastball in his latest dominant performance. Hamels pitched eight strong innings and Chase Utley had a tiebreaking RBI single in the fifth inning to lift the Philadelphia Phillies to a 2-1 victory over the San Francisco Giants on Thursday. Hamels (5-5) got the better of Tim Hudson in a matchup between starters who have combined for seven All-Star appearances. The Philadelphia left-hander gave up six hits while striking out 10 and walking one. More noted for his changeup, Hamels has found an extra gear for his fastball over his last two starts. After using it to shut down Atlanta in a 2-1 win last Saturday, Hamels frequently featured a heater that again touched the mid-90s. "Hes really gone with his fastball to set up his other pitches," Philadelphia manager Ryne Sandberg said. "Hes got everything behind him. Hes feeling very good; hes feeling strong." Added Hamels: "Everything was coming out the right way. I wasnt having to put as much effort into each pitch." Hudson (8-7) gave up two runs in six innings although both were unearned. The right-hander struck out six and walked two. "Youre hoping your guy gives you a chance, and thats what (Hudson) did," San Francisco manager Bruce Bochy said. "He pitched great." The Giants, who were looking for their first four-game sweep in Philadelphia since 1998, lost for just the second time in eight games. San Franciscos lead over the idle Dodgers in the NL West dropped to 1 1/2 games entering this weekends three-game series between the rivals at AT&T Park. Despite the defeat, the Giants return home feeling positive after a 5-2 road trip. "Thats a really good road trip," Bochy said. "Weve got a big series ahead of us. Its going to be a good, exciting series. Its what you play for." Utley, Marlon Byrd and Wil Nieves had a pair of hits for Philadelphia, which snapped its four-game losing streak while winning for just the second time in nine games. Jonathan Papelbon pitched a scoreless ninth for his 24th save in 27 opportunities to stop a rocky stretch. Papelbon blew his third save in Tuesdays 9-6, 14-inning defeat and took the loss in Wednesdays 3-1 loss. He was booed upon entering the field and then again when he was introduced by PA announcer Dan Baker. Papelbon pitched a 1-2-3 inning to tie Goose Gossage for 21st place on the all-time save list with career save No. 310. Philadelphia slugger Ryan Howard wasnt in the lineup for the second straight day as Sandberg has decided to look elsewhere to find production from first base. Howard has been in a power drought with just one homer since June 19 and his .224 average, .377 slugging percentage and .682 on-base plus slugging mark are well off his usual production. The move was eye-opening considering the three-time All-Star and former MVPs dominance against Hudson, against whom he has batted .328 with seven homers and 17 RBIs in 67 career at-bats. Howards replacement, Darin Ruf, went 1-for-4 with a strikeout. "I wanted to see (Ruf) play for a couple of games, get him some at-bats and basically go from there," Sandberg said. "Well continue to watch." Sandberg met with Howard prior to the game, and Howard said he wanted to be in the lineup. But the manager made no promises, adding that a platoon with the right-handed hitting Ruf was possible. "If he has trouble against left-handed pitching and Darin Ruf is swinging it, that becomes an option," Sandberg said. "If (a platoon) becomes the scenario and both guys are going well, thats a good scenario." The Phillies got some help on both of their runs off of Hudson. In the first, Jimmy Rollins hit a one-out double, went to third on a passed ball and scored on Byrds single to left. San Francisco tied the game in the fifth on Ehire Adrianzas RBI single to centre. Philadelphia got some more good fortune in the bottom of the frame as Ben Revere opened the inning with a medium flyball to left. Michael Morse charged hard but couldnt come up with the grab and the error allowed Revere to reach second. Revere scored on Utleys single to centre. Hamels went at least seven innings for the 13th time in the last 15 starts and gave up three runs or less for the 11th consecutive outing. The left-hander reached double-digits in strikeouts for the fourth time this season and 27th in his career. Hamels cooled off Hunter Pence, who went 0 for 4 with three strikeouts. Pence entered batting .412 with a homer and six RBIs in the series, including the game-winning double in Wednesdays 3-1 Giants victory. "I dont ever recall his fastball being as good as it was today," Hudson said. Nieves came up limping after moving awkwardly to block a fourth-inning pitch to Adam Duvall but stayed in the game. Nieves was activated Monday after spending a month on the DL with a strained right quad. NOTES: Adrianza strained his right hamstring running the bases in the fifth inning. Bochy said hell be evaluated further on Friday. ... The Giants open a pivotal three-game series at home against the rival Dodgers on Friday with San Francisco right-hander Tim Lincecum (9-6, 3.68) opposing Los Angeles right-hander Zack Greinke (11-6, 2.90). . Philadelphia hosts Arizona for a three-game set that begins Friday when Diamondbacks lefty Wade Miley (6-6, 4.16) takes on Phillies right-hander Kyle Kendrick (4-10, 4.87). . The Giants last swept a four-game series against the Phillies Aug. 30-Sept. 2, 1999, and last did it in Philadelphia July 31-Aug. 3, 1998. Baker Mayfield Browns Jersey . No, really, his head. Late in the game, the St. Louis goalie craned his neck into the air to block a shot, taking a puck square in the mask. T. J. 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Austin Corbett Browns Jersey .In a statement released Friday, the Catalan club said the Brazil stars recovery would be monitored to determine when he can begin training again.CLEVELAND - Flames shot skyward from two giant Browns helmets as rookie quarterback Johnny Manziel ran onto the field for his first start.Thats as close as he came to providing a spark on Sunday.Manziel looked overmatched and overwhelmed for much of the game as the Cincinnati Bengals wrecked his anticipated debut as an NFL starter with a 30-0 smashing of the Cleveland Browns.Playing in front of NBA megastar and friend, LeBron James, and a Cleveland crowd loaded with No. 2 jerseys, Manziel failed miserably. He never got to flash his money sign and the 22-year-old did little to convince the Browns that he is their quarterback of the future.Looked like a rookie, played like a rookie, Browns coach Mike Pettine said. He made some obvious mistakes that typically a veteran quarterback wont make.Manziel completed 10 of 18 passes for 80 yards with two interceptions — a third was nullified by a penalty. He finished with a 27.3 rating, hardly what the Browns (7-7) were looking for when Pettine benched veteran Brian Hoyer and put Clevelands playoff hopes on Manziel.The Browns lost their third straight game, and any chance of winning the AFC North.It wasnt all Manziels fault, but he didnt play well enough to inspire any of his teammates either.I felt like it was a fail on my part for the position, and its tough, said Manziel, Clevelands 21st quarterback since 1999. Its going to take time. Its a process for sure. Yeah, Im a rookie, but thats out the window. I needed to play better.The Bengals (9-4-1) were determined to not let Manziel get the best of them. They chased, harrassed and even taunted Manziel, with several Cincinnati defenders mimicking his signature money-rub gesture — just as Pettine predicted they would.We didnt want to let him be Johnny Football versus us, Bengals defensive end Carlos Dunlap said.Manziel looked completely lost at times. Although he denied that the stage was too big for him, it certainly looked that way. It had to be tough on Hoyer, who led the Browns to a 24-3 win at Cincinnati last month, but was relegated to a backup role after 13 games staarting for his hometown team.dddddddddddd.The Browns picked up just five first downs, were outgained 347-107 and shut out for the first time since 2009. It was Clevelands worst loss since a 41-9 defeat to Pittsburgh in the 2010 finale.The first-place Bengals, on the other hand, stayed in control of the division with their fourth straight road win.Were still in control of everything, quarterback Andy Dalton said. We know what we are facing.Here are five other things of note from Cincinnatis runaway win:KING OF THE HILL: Bengals running back Jeremy Hill backed up his strong words about the Browns by rushing for 148 yards and two touchdowns.After the teams played last month, Hill ripped the Browns, saying theyre probably worse than I thought. He provided bulletin-board material but then went out and ran all over Cleveland.HADENS INJURY: Browns cornerback Joe Haden left in the first half with a shoulder injury. Clevelands best defensive player is scheduled to undergo an MRI on Monday.The loss of Haden further taxed a depleted secondary and then rookie cornerback Justin Gilbert went out with a concussion.MAJOR MISTAKE: The Browns only legitimate scoring chance ended when Manziel forced a pass into the end zone and was picked off by cornerback Adam Pacman Jones.Whether youre playing Pop Warner or if youre 6 years old playing in the driveway, you cant throw that ball, Manziel said. Thats 100 per cent on me.FOR DAD: Bengals kicker Mike Nugent made three field goals, capping an emotional week following the death of his father. Bengals coach Marvin Lewis said because Nugent couldnt practice to be with his family he was at the stadium kicking at night with his wife, brother and sister.Thats the kind of guy you want on your team, Lewis said. We havent ever done much as far as giving out a game ball after the game, but Mike Nugent got one. Guys understand that with anybody thats been through losing a loved one.NOT ENOUGH: The Browns ran just 38 offensive plays, the fewest in the league this season.___AP websites: www.pro32.ap.org and www.twitter.com/AP_NFL Cheap Baltimore Orioles Gear Cheap Boston Red Sox Gear Cheap New York Yankees Gear Cheap Tampa Bay Rays Gear Cheap Toronto Blue Jays Gear Cheap Chicago Cubs Gear Cheap Milwaukee Brewers Gear Cheap Pittsburgh Pirates Gear Cheap Cincinnati Reds Gear Cheap St. Louis Cardinals Gear Cheap Arizona Diamondbacks Gear Cheap Colorado Rockies Gear Cheap Los Angeles Dodgers Gear Cheap San Diego Padres Gear Cheap San Francisco Giants Gear ' ' '