CLEARWATER, 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.
Gallardo made his first start of the spring since signing a two-year contract with an option last month.