However, manager Charlie Manuel remain subdued. The manager of the reigning World Series champions has bigger goals in mind.

“I’ll celebrate,” said Manuel, “when we get to the big one.”

Jimmy Rollins, Shane Victorino and Pedro Feliz all had two hits and Raul Ibanez hit his 34th home run of the season and finish the contest with three RBIs.

The news wasn’t all good for the Phillies on Wednesday though after the team learned that Jamie Moyer will miss the rest of the season and playoffs. Moyer has three torn groin and abdominal muscles that require surgery.

Next up for the Phillies is a date in the 2009 baseball playoffs. Can they win back-to-back World Series titles? Stay tuned to find out.

The Phillies will try to do it again (Image: Zuma Press)

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Raul Ibanez Injury Update (Image: Zuma Press)

On the season, Ibanez is hitting .312 with 22 homers, 59 RBIs and 51 runs. At 37, he’s on pace to have the best season of his big league career.

Ibanez could even miss more than the 15-day minimum. According to Phillies general manager Ruben Amaro Jr., there’s a chance the Phillies opt to keep him out until he’s near 100%.

After Philadelphia won the 2008 World Series championship, many experts were surprised when they let Pat Burrell walk and signed Ibanez away from the Seattle Mariners. However, now those same experts feel foolish for second-guessing the move.

Ibanez made news recently when he got mad at a blogger from bringing up steroids rumors.

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Raul Ibanez Injury Update – Groin Strain