Lidge placed on DL, Contreras to close (AP)

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Jose Contreras earned his first save in a career that spans 22 years in Cuba and the majors. The 38-year-old starter-turned-reliever will get the opportunity to stay in the closer role for a while. Shane Victorino homered and drove in four runs, and Contreras helped the Philadelphia Phillies' bullpen hold on in a 10-6 win over the Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday.

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