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Zach Eflin Tosses Gem, Rhys Hoskins Powers Phillies Past Twins

PHILADELPHIA (CBS/AP) — Rhys Hoskins hit a two-run home run, Zach Eflin threw seven sharp innings and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Minnesota Twins, 2-1, Sunday at Citizens Bank Park. The win gives the Phillies another series win. They’re off to their best start since 2011.

Rhys Hoskins hit a two-run homer, Zach Eflin threw seven sharp innings and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Minnesota Twins 2-1 Sunday.

Eflin (2-0) allowed a leadoff homer to Max Kepler and five singles, striking out five.

Jose Berrios (1-1) gave up only an infield hit before Hoskins connected. He had seven strikeouts in six innings.