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Hoskins ignites Phillies with 3-run HR vs. Yanks

PHILADELPHIA -- Rhys Hoskins has been on a tear since he broke his jaw last month in Los Angeles.

He hit a three-run home run to right field in the second inning Tuesday night against Yankees right-hander Luis Cessa at Citizens Bank Park. Hoskins hit a 1-2 slider just off the plate to the opposite field for his 12th homer of the season.

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It gave the Phillies their first lead in the three-game series. Eleven of Hoskins' homers this season have given the Phillies the lead.