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Nationals 4, Phillies 2

Updated: October 3, 2012, 12:01 AM ET
Associated Press

WASHINGTON -- Darin Ruf led all minor leaguers with 38 home runs this year, earning the nickname "Babe."

Now that he's getting a taste of the majors with the Philadelphia Phillies, Ruf sure is doing a pretty good imitation of Mr. Ruth -- especially against the Washington Nationals.

Ruf hit two solo shots Tuesday night in Philadelphia's 4-2 loss to Washington. The Phillies have scored a total of seven runs in their past three games with the Nationals, and Ruf has driven in all seven.

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