PHILADELPHIA — With veteran Chase Utley the latest former star headed out of Philadelphia as the team rebuilds, it was a couple of rookies who lifted the Phillies to a victory Wednesday night.
Aaron Altherr homered, doubled and drove in three runs and fellow rookie Adam Morgan pitched seven strong innings and Philadelphia beat the Toronto Blue Jays 7-4.
Jeff Francoeur and Andres Blanco also homered for Philadelphia, which snapped a four-game losing streak.
"It was awesome" Altherr said. "It was good to be out there and get that first hit out of the way. I hope I can just keep producing up here and helping the team win.