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Aug 12, 2009 - Francisco led off the 12th inning with a home run off Cubs closer Kevin Gregg and the Philadelphia Phillies defeated Chicago 4-3 on Tuesday night despite getting only three hits all game.

Jul 29, 2009 - Philadelphia is sending Cleveland four minor league prospects for reigning AL Cy Young Award winner Cliff Lee and Francisco, a baseball official familiar with the trade told The Associated Press on Wednesday.

May 30, 2009 - ancisco had two hits Friday in a 3-1 loss to the New York Yankees.

May 28, 2009 - Francisco homered and drove in four runs for Cleveland and the Indians earned their first three-game winning streak of the season by defeating the Rays 12-7 Wednesday night.