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PHILADELPHIA -- Chase Utley added another memorable moment to his career in Philadelphia -- almost a year after he last wore a?Phillies?uniform.Utley got curtain calls after each of his two home runs -- including a grand slam -- in his first game at Citizens Bank Park since being traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers on Aug. 19, 2015. Those cheers came after fans greeted him with a 1?-minute ovation before he struck out leading off the Dodgers 15-5 rout of the?Phillies?on?Tuesday night.Its completely overwhelming, Utley said. The standing ovation my first at-bat is something Ill never forget. It was truly special.Utley was a six-time All-Star in 13 seasons as Philadelphias second baseman, helping the team win five straight National League East titles and the 2008 World Series. Fans showed their appreciation with four standing ovations.Its something you cant really describe in words, Utley said. Its a special feeling to see the fans show that much support.In the fifth, Utley hit a two-out solo homer off Vince Velasquez (8-5) and raced around the bases in customary fashion. Fans clamored for a rare curtain call by a visiting player, and Utley obliged to another standing ovation.In the seventh, Utley hit a grand slam off Michael Mariot, and fans again cheered him back out of the dugout. It was Utleys seventh career grand slam. His first career hit was a slam at Veterans Stadium.Its just good to be back, he said. I tried to downplay it as much as possible, but its been something Ive been looking forward to for a long time.The win even helped propel the Dodgers into first place in the NL West when the?San Francisco Giants lost to the Pittsburgh Pirates?later Tuesday.It couldnt have been scripted any better, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said.Utleys presence put a buzz in Philadelphias ballpark during what has been a lackluster season. Fans applauded when he jogged to the outfield for warm-ups, and he twice stopped to sign autographs between conversations with former teammate Ryan Howard in center field. There were signs throughout the ballpark welcoming Utley back.We had a lot of great times here at this stadium, Utley said prior to the game. I spent so much time here, so many great memories. I cant really say enough about the support I received. Obviously, we had some great players and great coaches, but the fans kind of took us to the next level.As Utley hit leadoff wearing his familiar No. 26, public address announcer Dan Baker introduced him to shouts and applause, including from players on both teams. Utley doffed his helmet and waved to the crowd, and when he tried to step to the plate, fans continued their ovation. Plate umpire Ron Kulpa moved to clean home plate while Utley stepped out again, touching his heart and raising his fist in appreciation.I truly believe without their support and without them pushing us to be better, we would not have had the team that we had, Utley said of the fans.Utley never got a chance to acknowledge the fans after the trade because it wasnt finalized until after that nights game.I didnt really have an opportunity to say goodbye, Utley said. If I were to write up a script [last year], it would have gone a bit differently.He departed the Phillies after playing 1,551 games, compiling 1,623 hits, 142 homers and 916 RBIs. Utley remains one of the most beloved Philadelphia athletes ever for his talent, hustle and grit.There are so many times Id meet a father with his son, or even a mother, who would praise the way I played and would tell me they want their son to play that way, Utley said. To me, thats a true compliment.MAEDA WINS AGAINKenta Maeda (12-7) allowed two runs and three hits in six innings with nine strikeouts and one walk for the Dodgers, who began Tuesday a half-game back of the Giants in the NL West and leading the NL wild-card race by 3? games.KENDRICK, GRANDAL HOMERHowie Kendrick had four hits, including a home run and a triple, and drove in three runs for Los Angeles, while Yasmani Grandal homered and had three hits.HOWARD, RUPP GO DEEPHoward and Cameron Rupp went long for the Phillies, who had won four straight.TRAINERS ROOMDodgers: Los Angeles reinstated RHP Casey Fien (right elbow tendinitis) from the 15-day DL. Fein, who is 0-1 with a 4.09 ERA, last pitched on July 16. ... 3B Justin Turner returned to the lineup after missing two games due to a right hand contusion.Phillies: Velasquez appeared to be favoring his left side in his final inning. He limped off the field when manager Pete Mackanin removed him from the game. Velasquez had a stint on the DL from June 10-27 for a right biceps injury.UP NEXTDodgers LHP Scott Kazmir (9-6, 4.44) faces Phillies RHP Jake Thompson (1-1, 8.68) in the second matchup of the three-game series. Custom Denver Broncos Jerseys . Just as Montreal was settling into the first full working week of a new year, the Impact announced the appointment of their new head coach. Custom Football Jerseys Sale . 4 Villanova with a 96-68 drubbing on Monday. Wragge hit 9-of-14 from behind the arc, matching Kyle Korvers school record for 3-pointers in a game set in 2003, as Creighton (16-3, 6-1 Big East broke a conference record with 21 treys in the rout. http://www.footballcustomjerseys.com/custom-green-bay-packers-jerseys-168c.html . Malkin got tangled up with Detroits Luke Glendening early in the third period and his left skate took the brunt of collision with the boards behind Pittsburghs net. Custom Seattle Seahawks Jerseys . -- Mike Smith never saw his first NHL goal go in. Custom Tampa Bay Buccaneers Jerseys .J. -- Josh Cribbs was in the Pro Bowl in February and out of a job six months later. ARLINGTON, Texas -- Oakland closer Ryan Madson walked from the bullpen into the heart of one of the major leagues best lineups on Friday night.Five batters, all averaging .280 or better, with a one-run lead for Madson to protect. He almost did, but Jonathan Lucroy was the fifth.Lucroys two-run single with two outs in the ninth inning gave the Texas Rangers a 7-6 victory over the Athletics.Madson had struck out the fourth batter in the inning, Rougned Odor, but pinch-runner Joey Gallo stole second base on the third strike.As far as the depth of the lineup and the guys on the bench too, theyre as good as there is in the league, especially with the additions theyve made, Oakland manager Bob Melvin said.He strikes out Odor, whos a great hitter in big situations. There were runners on base, but once he got Odor, I thought we were going to win the game.Instead, Lucroy hit a ground ball inside third base to drive in pinch-runners Delino DeShields and Gallo.I had the big hit, Lucroy said. Look, I was 1 for 5 and I came up to hit with runners in scoring position. I was able to sneak one past the third baseman.Carlos Beltrans one-out double began the winning rally. He, Lucroy and Carlos Gomez, who led off the seventh inning with a home run, all have been acquired since July.Madson (5-6) had his seven blown save in 37 chances.Sam Dyson (2-2), the Rangers fourth pitcher, got the win.The As built a 6-2 lead against Texas starter Cole Hamels on home runs by Khris Davis and Brett Eibner, who drove in four runs.My first at-bat, one out, man on third, opportunity to get a run in there and didnt, Eibner said. That kind of really kind of made me bear down on my approach the next two at-bats. When I got the pitches I wanted to hit, I didnt miss them.Davis homer was his 38th of the season, his eighth in 14 games against Texas and his third against Hamels in only seven at-baats.ddddddddddddHamels allowed six earned runs in six innings. In his last four starts, hes 0-1 with a 10.50 ERA in 18 innings pitched.After Davis homer in the fourth, Ryon Healy hit his second double of the game and scored on Eibners two-out single.Eibners sixth homer came with two outs in the sixth.Hamels was pitching against an Oakland team that scored 43 runs in a four-game sweep at Kansas City.Weve been swinging the bat well, Melvin said. We expect to score some runs. Its just trying to keep these guys from scoring more than we do.TRAINERS ROOMRangers: RF Shin-Soo Choo, on the disabled list since Aug. 16 with a broken left forearm, will begin swinging a bat, but no date has been established for his return. ... RHP Tony Barnette (strained left oblique) is not expected to pitch until the final week of the season.ERASING A RUNTexas had a run taken off the scoreboard in the third inning. With the bases loaded and one out, Ian Desmond hit a slow grounder to shortstop Marcus Semien. Desmond reached first base as Mitch Moreland crossed home plate. However, Desmond was called out because Carlos Gomez slid wide of second base to hit second baseman Joey Wendle.DAVIS STREAKINGKhris Davis has a six-game hitting streak, during which he is 7 for 21 (.333) with three homers and 10 RBI. . As rookie Renato Nunez had his first major league hit, a single, against Hamels in the sixth inning. Nunez is 1 for 8 for Oakland.BELTRAN PASSES GEHRIGCarlos Beltrans two doubles gave him 535 for his career, passing Lou Gehrig for 38th in major league history.UP NEXTAthletics: Rookie RHP Raul Alcantara (0-1, 7.27) will start the second game of the three-game series on Saturday.Rangers: RHP Yu Darvish (5-4, 3.28) is scheduled to pitch on seven days rest. ' ' '