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Phillies Nation Perfect Season: Howard falls triple short of cycle in victory over Mets

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Ryan Howard recorded 11 hits in his first 23 plate appearances of the 2011 season.

It was a less than ideal start for fifth starter Joe Blanton. After three scoreless innings, the Mets put up a total of seven runs in the fourth and fifth innings.