The Philadelphia Phillies, after being swept by the Pittsburgh Pirates in a Friday night doubleheader, clinched the National League East crown Saturday with a 10-8 victory over the surging Bucs.
Greg Luzinski hit his 35th homerun for the Phils, and starting pitcher Randy Lerch hit two four-baggers. Reliever Ron Reed closed the door on a four-run Pittsburgh rally in the ninth when he struck out hot-hitting Willie Stargell on three pitches to end the game.
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