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Philadelphia Phillies players make manager Charlie Manuel look like a genius time after time. The latest blow to the defending National League champions was leadoff man Jimmy Rollins landing on the 15-day disabled list due to a strained calf muscle. No problem. Juan Castro filled in nicely at leadoff in the first game without Rollins. In a 7-4 win on Monday against Washington, he hit an RBI double. Castro had to lead off because Rollins' name was already on the lineup card. Rollins was pulled shortly before the start of the game. With a day off Tuesday, Manuel inserted Shane Victorino from his seventh spot in the order to bat leadoff. Victorino responded with a 4-for-5 night at the plate with a home run, triple, three runs scored, and five RBI. His .161 average jumped to .250 after Vi ...

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