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Rookies lead outburst vs. Archer in win

ST. PETERSBURG -- After a string of dominant pitching performances, it was the Philadelphia's offense's turn to flex its muscle.

Philadelphia's J.P. Crawford keyed a six-run second inning in a 9-4 rout of Tampa Bay at Tropicana Field on Saturday. It was the fifth straight victory, and seventh win in the last eight games for the Phillies.

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"We are all playing good baseball right now," Crawford said. "It's been great."

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Crawford finished the day 2-for-3 with a home run, a double, two RBIs, two runs and a walk.