Philadelphia, PA (Sports Network) - Jimmy Rollins and Ben Francisco each had three hits and drove in two runs behind another efficient start by Jamie Moyer, as the Phillies took the rubber match of a three-game series against the Blue Jays, 11-2, at Citizens Bank Park.
Phillies 11, Blue Jays 2: Moyer, Rollins, Francisco Bring Philly Closer To NL East Lead
Moyer (9-6) lasted seven innings and gave up just two runs on six hits. Though he did set the major league record for most career home runs allowed, the ageless left-hander struck out seven compared to no walks en route to his third straight victory.
Shane Victorino went 3-for-5, scored twice and had an RBI for the Phillies, who pushed across six unearned runs to win for the fifth time in six games.
Brett Cecil (7-5) surrendered seven runs -- five earned -- on 10 hits and a walk in 4 2/3 innings. The left-hander has yielded 18 runs -- 16 earned -- in three starts following a personal five-game winning streak.
Vernon Wells went 2-for-3 and upped his home run total to 19 with a two-run shot for Toronto, which committed four errors in its fifth loss in seven games.
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