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Phillies' Offense Facing Harsh Reality

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Roy Halladay was Roy Halladay again Tuesday, and that's what Phillies manager Charlie Manuel figured he would see from his ace among aces.

"Doc's Doc," Manuel said after Halladay allayed any of the silly doubts that crept up after his previous start by throwing six dominating innings during the Phillies' 4-1 win over the Baltimore Orioles.

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