Franco powers Phils to series win vs. Rockies

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PHILADELPHIA — Tyler Anderson wasn’t long for this one.

In the Phillies’ 6-3 win Saturday night, the Rockies’ rookie left-hander hit Maikel Franco the at-bat after the third baseman gave Philadelphia an early lead with a three-run homer and subsequent exuberant trot. Tempers flared. Benches cleared. Bullpens emptied. No punches were thrown, but Anderson and Rockies manager Walt Weiss were ejected. After Franco came around to score, the Rockies had more fireworks to contribute by way of the long ball.

Down four runs in the sixth, Colorado knocked Phillies starter Jerad Eickhoff out after 5 2/3 innings with a pair of dingers. Daniel Descalso mashed a two-run blast, while Tony Wolters added a solo shot — the third straight plate appearance he reached safely in to start the game.

The win gives the Phillies three straight for the first time since early July — a streak the Rockies snapped during the teams’ series in Colorado. A sweep Sunday would be their first since …

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