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Thursday’s N.L. results

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Phillies 5, Mets 3: At New York, Chase Utley had four hits, Brett Myers won for the first time in more than a month and Philadelphia avoided a three-game sweep with a victory over the Mets. Bobby Abreu and Ryan Howard each homered and drove in two runs for the Phillies.

Nationals 8, Astros 5: At Washington, Jose Vidro hit a three-run homer and the Nationals beat Houston despite seven stolen bases by the Astros. Tony Armas won his fifth straight decision and leadoff hitter Alfonso Soriano scored three runs for Washington.