By Justin Worsley
Pitcher Roy Halladay continues his dominating campaign for the Phillies, throwing his second consecutive complete game and earning his 16th career shut-out as he improves to 4-0 on the season in Philadelphia's 2-0 victory over the Atlanta Braves.
Halladay allowed only five hits and his ERA has improved to 0.82 for the season.
Helping Halladay on defense included a clutch catch on a pop-fly by Shane Victorino, robbing a home run by Troy Glaus. First-baseman Ryan Howard also snagged a grounder in the ninth-inning. With bases loaded and only one out in the seventh-inning, Chase Utley and Juan Castro made a double play to preserve the shutout.
Jayson Werth drove Raul Ibanez home after both players hit back-to-back doubles in the second-inning. Werth drove in Ryan Howard in the sixth-inning off of a second double.
The Phillies (9-5) wrap up their three-game series against the Braves. Jamie Moyer (1-1) is expected to start the game.
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