Phillies, Victorino spoil Jones’ return
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ATLANTA -- Kyle Kendrick and the Philadelphia Phillies emerged from their interleague blahs to resume their mastery of the Atlanta Braves, ruining the surprise return of Chipper Jones.
Shane Victorino hit a home run and drove in four runs, and Kendrick and the Phillies beat the Braves, 8-3, Tuesday night to remain unbeaten at Turner Field this season.
The Phillies improved to 6-1 against the Braves this season. They are 4-0 in Atlanta. Philadelphia had been been 2-9 in its last 11 games.
The Phillies spoiled the return of Jones, who missed eight consecutive starts because of a strained right quadriceps. Jones, one for three with a double and two walks, had been expected to go on the disabled list.
Kendrick (8-3) is 2-0 against the Braves this season and 3-0 in his career.
“I don’t know what it is,” said Kendrick, who gave up seven hits and three runs in six innings.
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