Franco leads Eickhoff, Phillies past Padres (Yahoo Sports)

Maikel Franco homered, doubled and drove in both runs and Jerad Eickhoff struck out nine in seven scoreless innings to lead the Philadelphia Phillies to a 2-1 victory over the San Diego Padres on Wednesday night. Philadelphia has won four of five after opening the season with four straight losses. Eickhoff (1-1), acquired at the trade deadline last season as part of the deal that sent ace lefty Cole Hamels to Texas, gave up four hits and walked none.