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SAN FRANCISCO - For Cliff Lee it was just another game, another win that will help his team reach the post-season. jerseys from china . There was no revenge factor, no statements. Lee threw a seven-hitter, Hunter Pence and John Mayberry hit back-to-back home runs and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the San Francisco Giants 3-0 Thursday night. Lee (11-7) was commanding in his first regular season start against the Giants in two years, striking out eight, including Cody Ross four times, and not walking a hitter. He set down 10 in a row at one point in his major league-leading fifth shutout this season. "Thats probably the best game Ive had as far as commanding the ball," Lee said. "I was getting ahead of the hitters and staying away from the middle of the plate. I felt like I could throw any pitch at any time to any location." It was also some revenge for Lee, who lost twice to the Giants in last years World Series pitching for the Texas Rangers. "Thats in the past," Lee said. "We just want to win every series. Getting the first game means youre in better shape. Its August, still the middle of the season. We want to stay in a groove and keep winning." Pence had three hits and drove in two runs and is hitting .360 (9 for 25) since joining the Phillies. "He has come in and fit in nicely," Phillies first baseman Ryan Howard said. "He gives us energy and intensity. Hes been great for our team." Madison Bumgarner, a post-season hero for the Giants, recovered after allowing two long balls in a game for just the second time this year and the first since June 15. Bumgarner (6-11) retired 13 of 14 following Mayberrys blast. He went eight innings, allowing six hits, walking two and striking out nine. "The game was all about pitching and good defence on both sides," Phillies manager Charlie Manuel said. "After the two home runs Bumgarner was really good." The Phillies, who have won seven straight since losing two in a row to the Giants in Philadelphia, remain undefeated since acquiring Pence, who homered in a Phillies uniform for the first time. Pence ended a 19-game, 67-at bat homerless drought when he connected on Bumgarners first pitch in the second inning. "Any time you can pick up a player like Pence youre going to be a better ball club," Giants manager Bruce Bochy said. "He helps balance their lineup. They got the player they were looking for." Bumgarner allowed the first three Phillies to reach in the first, but Jimmy Rollins was thrown out trying to steal third by Chris Stewart and Howard lined into a 5-6 double play. "Lee doesnt need many runs as good as he is," Bumgarner said. "That second inning cost me I guess. The way he was throwing he looked like he could throw about 14 innings out there." The Phillies never had more than one runner on in an inning the rest of the way. Lee, who threw the 10th shutout of his career, made it all academic, needing just 74 pitches to get through the first seven innings and 106 overall. He sent the Giants to their sixth loss in seven games, slicing a half-game off their NL West lead over the Arizona Diamondbacks, who open a three-game series against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday. "Ive never seen him off, even on TV," Giants shortstop Orlando Cabrera said. "He doesnt use his curveball much. His fastball command is spectacular. His cutter has just got better. Really sharp." Pence added an RBI single in the ninth against Santiago Casilla. NOTES: Giants IF Mark DeRosa was activated from the 60-day DL. IF Brandon Belt was optioned to triple-A Fresno and LHP Alex Hinshaw was designated for assignment. ... The Phillies send rookie RHP Vance Worley to the mound Friday against the Giants. He threw a three-hitter against the Giants in Philadelphia, his first career complete game. Worley has won five consecutive decisions. ... LHP Jonathan Sanchez gets his first start since coming off the disabled list. He last pitched June 24. Sanchez is 3-1 with a 2.86 earned-run average in five starts against the Phillies. ... Phillies RHP Ryan Madsen went on paternity leave. RHP Scott Mathieson was recalled to take his place. ... Phillies IF Chase Utley was out of the starting lineup for the first time since June 26. ... Lee is 4-0 in four career starts against the Giants. ... Giants OF Carlos Beltran is 1 for 6 lifetime against Worley. Phillies OF Shane Victorino is hitting .400 (6 for 15) against Sanchez. Jimmy Rollins is .063 (1 for 16) against Sanchez. Bobby Smith Stars Jersey Canada . This time, they did it with offence. Paul Pierce scored 27 points, Kevin Garnett added 24 points and nine rebounds, and the Celtics made their first eight shots of the fourth quarter to hold off the Heat 115-107 on Tuesday night. . 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NEW YORK -- San Francisco Giants ace Tim Lincecum headed 142 players filing for arbitration on Friday and is set to ask for a record salary when figures are exchanged next week. The two-time NL Cy Young Award winner made US$13.1 million last season, completing a two-year deal worth $23.2 million. The highest figure ever asked for in arbitration is $22 million, submitted by Houston pitcher Roger Clemens in 2005 after he became a free agent and accepted arbitration. Among players with less than six years of major league service, the high of $18.5 million has been held by Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter since 2001. San Francisco figures to give Lincecum the highest offer for an arbitration player, topping the $14.25 million the Yankees submitted for offered Jeter. Most players settle before a hearing -- Jeter agreed to a $189 million, 10-year contract, and Clemens accepted a one-year deal for $18,000,022. Others set to swap figures Tuesday include NL Cy Young winner Clayton Kershaw and Los Angeles Dodgers teammate Andre Ethier, Philadelphia pitcher Cole Hamels, World Series star Mike Napoli of Texas and Chicago Cubs pitcher Matt Garza. Also in arbitration are three former free agents who accepted offers from their olds teams: Boston Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz, Milwaukee reliever Francisco Rodriguez and Toronto second baseman Kelly Johnson. San Diego has the most players who filed with 11. The Chicago White Sox are the only team without any. Lincecum is 69-441 with a 2. Rod Carew. 98 ERA in five major league seasons and in 2010 helped the Giants win their first World Series title since 1954. He would be 29 when he becomes eligible for free agency after the 2013 season. While he was just 13-14 last year, his 2.74 ERA was fifth-best in the NL. The Giants scored no runs while he was in the game in seven of 33 starts, had one run six times and two runs five times, according to STATS LLC. Atlanta outfielder Martin Prado became the first player who filed to reach an agreement, getting a $4.75 million, one-year deal. Three players who had been eligible for arbitration agreed to one-year contracts: Phillies right-hander Kyle Kendrick ($3,585,000), Boston Red Sox outfielder Ryan Sweeney ($1.75 million) and Pittsburgh right-hander Chris Resop ($850,000). In a trade Friday night, the Seattle Mariners sent hard-throwing right-hander Michael Pineda and 19-year-old righty Jose Campos to the New York Yankees for power-hitting catcher Jesus Montero and 24-year-old pitcher Hector Noesi. The Yankees also agreed to a one-year, $10 million free-agent contract with right-hander Hiroki Kuroda. The 36-year-old Kuroda can also earn performance bonuses as part of the deal. Among other free agents, reliever Kerry Wood is remaining with the Chicago Cubs. He agreed to a one-year, $3 million contract for 2012 with a $3 million club option for 2013. Shortstop Jack Wilson decided to stay with the Braves for a $1 million, one-year deal. ' ' '
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