Official Site of the Phillies · Mar 9, 2016
Ruf powers Phils with 2 HRs in win over O's
3/9/16: Darin Ruf clubs his second home run of the ballgame, a solo shot in the 4th to give the Phillies a 4-2 leadCLEARWATER, Fla. -- Phillies first baseman Darin Ruf made the case for more playing time Wednesday against the Orioles at Bright House Field.
Ruf hit a two-run home run in the first inning against Orioles right-hander Yovani Gallardo and then blasted a solo homer in the fourth against former Phillies righty Vance Worley in an 8-4 victory. Ruf hit three home runs in a span of five at-bats dating to Tuesday's game against the Pirates.