Ryan Does it Again

Ryan Howard homered twice and drove in three runs and continued to lead the Philadelphia Phillies offensive attack as the Phils cruised to a 4-1 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Thursday.

In other Phils news: The Phillies sent  J.A. Happ to Triple-A Lehigh Valley. Happ might not return after the break if the Phillies believe Brett Myers is set to return to the rotation. Myers, their opening-day starter, pitches for Double-A Reading on Saturday and likely will make at least more minor league start after that.