Howard slaps double for ‘Pigs, exits in 8th

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Ryan Howards minor league rehab continued Monday as the 36-45 Phillies were idle. Howard was the third batter and designated hitter for the Lehigh Valley IronPigs.

He went 1 for 4 with a slap double down the left field line that produced a run. He also struck out and grounded into a double play. Howard was lifted for a pinch-runner in the eighth inning.

It was Howards fifth rehab game since last Thursday. He played three games at Single A Lakewood, including a five-inning stint at first base before heading to Lehigh Valley, where he played five more innings in the field.

Howard is on a 20-day minor league rehab assignment that would have him back by July 17 at the latest. Howard said Sunday that he would love to be back around the All-Star break.

The Phillies could definitely use him. The collection of Ty Wigginton, John Mayberry, Hector Luna, Laynce Nix and Jim Thome has combined to hit .253.314.405 with 11 home runs and 41 RBI in 331 plate appearances at first base this season.

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