By ROB MAADDI
AP Sports Writer
PHILADELPHIA (AP) – Ryan Howard hit a go-ahead two-run homer, Freddy Galvis also connected to back Jerome Williams, and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Miami Marlins 7-3 Tuesday night.
Williams (1-1) allowed three runs – two earned – and eight hits, striking out six in six innings.
The slumping Marlins lost their fifth straight game, falling to 3-11. Manager Mike Redmond didn’t get an endorsement from owner Jeffrey Loria after meeting with him and general manager Dan Jennings before the game.
Miami starter Dan Haren (1-1) gave up four runs and four hits in six innings. Giancarlo Stanton hit a 453-foot homer for the Marlins.
Coming off a 1-6 road trip, the Phillies showed some rare pop at the plate. They’ve hit just eight homers in 14 games.
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