Pinch-hitter Greg Dobbs delivered a three-run homer in a seven-run fifth inning and the Philadelphia Phillies rallied past the Atlanta Braves 10-9 Saturday to spoil Mike Hampton's return to the major leagues.

Making his first appearance since Aug. 19, 2005, Hampton couldn't protect a 9-3 lead. The two-time All-Star overcame two major operations on his left elbow and an assortment of other injuries to finally make it back.

Chris Coste was 3-for-4 with three RBIs, helping the struggling Phillies get their first win since falling out of first place in the NL East after a 53-day stay atop the standings.

Mark Teixeira hit a three-run homer during Atlanta's nine-run fourth inning, but the Braves lost their 25th straight one-run game on the road.

Adam Eaton (4-8) pitched a scoreless inning to get the win in his third career relief appearance. Ryan Madson, Chad Durbin and J.C. Romero each pitched a scoreless inning, and Brad Lidge finished for his 23rd save in 23 chances.

Cole Hamels lasted just 3 2-3 innings, allowing nine runs _ four earned _ and six hits in his shortest outing since last Sept. 18.

Hampton gave up six runs and eight hits in four-plus innings. The 35-year-old left-hander threw 91 pitches. He left after Chase Utley's single loaded the bases with none out in the fifth.

Ryan Howard greeted Royce Ring with a two-run single. Blaine Boyer (2-6) came in to face Pat Burrell, who hit a sacrifice fly to cut it to 9-6. Coste's two-out RBI single made it 9-7.

Dobbs followed with a drive into the second deck in right field to give the Phillies a 10-9 lead. It was his 20th pinch hit this season, tying Doc Miller's club record set in 1913.

Hamels had allowed one run in two starts against Atlanta this season, including a shutout on May 15. He had a 3-0 lead and seemed on his way to another strong performance until the fourth.

Yunel Escobar walked to start the inning, Teixeira singled and Brian McCann walked to load the bases. Omar Infante doubled in two runs and Jeff Francoeur's sacrifice fly tied it at 3.

Then the defense fell apart. Continued...