
Phillies utilityman Dobbs goes home with flu |
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Dobbs was a candidate to be the designated hitter in Game 2Matt Stairs got the nod in his absenceDobbs is 0 for 4 in the postseason |
NEW YORK (AP) -- Phillies utility man Greg Dobbs has returned to Philadelphia before Game 2 of the World Series because he has the flu. Dobbs was a candidate to be the designated hitter against Yankees right-hander A.J. Burnett in Thursday night's game, but Matt Stairs got the nod in his absence. Dobbs is 0 for 4 in the postseason. The infielder/outfielder hit .247 with five homers and 20 RBIs in 154 at-bats this season. Copyright 2009 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. ![]() | ![]()
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