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- Updated: May 24, 2016
DETROIT — Tommy Joseph helped his case for the Phillies’ starting first-base job on Monday night. The rookie went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and a double in the Phillies’ 5-4 loss to the Tigers.
Joseph has been splitting time with Ryan Howard since being called up earlier this month. With the Phils at Comerica Park for an Interleague series, Joseph got the nod at first base Monday, while Howard started at designated hitter. That is the expected lineup throughout the three-game series.
Joseph hit a game-tying shot to left field in the sixth inning off Tigers starter Mike Pelfrey. Howard went 0-for-4 with two strikeouts. The veteran slugger is now hitting .156 on the season.
Manager Pete Mackanin said he is …
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