Aaron Nola, Phillies stymie Cardinals

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Edmundo Sosa hit a two-run homer to lift the host Philadelphia Phillies past the St. Louis Cardinals 4-2 on Friday.

Bryce Harper added two hits for the Phillies, who have won two in a row.

In 6 1/3 innings, Phillies starter Aaron Nola (7-2) allowed three hits and two runs with six strikeouts and two walks. Jeff Hoffman struck out two batters in a 1-2-3 ninth inning for his