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Phillies split doubleheader with Padres, open 1-game NL East

PHILADELPHIA -- Vince Velasquez has found the right tempo to his delivery. And it couldn't come at a better time for the Philadelphia Phillies

Velasquez allowed two hits over seven innings as the Phillies beat the San Diego Padres 5-0 Sunday night to earn a split in their doubleheader.

In the opener, Freddy Galvis had his second straight three-hit game back in Philadelphia and Tyson Ross ended a seven-start winless streak in the Padres' 10-2 victory.

Philadelphia widened its NL East lead to one game over second-place Atlanta.