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The Dodgers' second baseman received a nearly 90-second standing ovation from Phillies fans in the first inning before he hit a solo home run in the fifth inning and a grand slam in the seventh inning in Los Angeles' 15-5 victory.
Dubee's nine years as pitching coach were tied for the most in franchise history. Cy Perkins (1946-54) and Ray Rippelmeyer (1970-78) also spent nine years in the position. The Phillies had a 3.02 ERA in 2011 when they won 102 games. It was the lowest mark for any major-league team in 23 years.