Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Brad Lidge (54) is high-fived by teammate Eric Bruntlett, left, after the Phillies defeated the Florida Marlins 6-4 in the tenth inning of a baseball game at Dolphin Stadium in Miami, Saturday, April 25, 2009. Phillies' Ryan Howard, second from right, and catcher Chris Coste (27) also high-five. AP Photo logo AP Photo 6 months ago

Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Brad Lidge (54) is high-fived by teammate Eric Bruntlett, left, after the Phillies defeated the Florida Marlins 6-4 in the tenth inning of a baseball game at Dolphin Stadium in Miami, Saturday, April 25, 2009. Phillies' Ryan Howard, second from right, and catcher Chris Coste (27) also high-five.

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