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Phillies Notes: Ruiz working to shake slump

Much attention has been paid to the early-season struggles of Chase Utley and Ryan Howard.

The Phillies' third-longest tenured player also has experienced a slow start to the season at the plate.

Carlos Ruiz entered Saturday's game against the Braves with eight hits - all singles - and just one RBI in 42 at-bats. The veteran catcher leads the Phillies in walks (six) but has scored only once, the run that capped the team's 10-inning, walk-off win against the Nationals on April 11.

Ruiz, 36, batted out of the seven-hole for the second consecutive game on Saturday.