Phils Clinch Third Straight East Title (ap)

Houston Astros' J.R. Towles(notes), right, celebrates with third base coach Al Pedrique after hitting a home run off Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Pedro Martinez(notes) in the second inning of a baseball game Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2009, in Philadelphia.

Now, the Philadelphia Phillies can rest and prepare to defend their World Series title. Kyle Kendrick pitched three scoreless innings in relief of Pedro Martinez and the Phillies beat the Houston Astros 10-3 Wednesday night to clinch their third straight NL East crown. Raul Ibanez hit his career-high 34th homer and Jimmy Rollins had a double and triple for Philadelphia, which is heading to the…

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