Let's see. You have a 7-zip lead and Pedro Martinez is on the hill for you. In the olden days, the W would have been a mortal lock. Now, however, Pedro is really only good for throwing at batters' heads. And even that has changed. It used to be 94 miles per hour coming at your dome. Now, it's about 85 and change.
And just like that, the Phillies rode 19 hits over 13 innings to beat the Mets, 8-7, and in the process take over first place.
Jimmy Rollins? 5-7, with 3 RBIs and 3 stolen bases. k kkkk
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Chris Coste? 4-4, including the game winning hit.
Eric Bruntlett? 2-2, including a pinch hit double to tie the game in the 9th inning.
Jayson Werth? 3-5, including a two out single to start the rally in the 9th inning.
And the bullpen went 10 innings and yielded...wait for it...1 run.
And if the Phillies manage to defeat ace Johan Santana tonight (to sweep the two game series), it says here they will have broken the collective spirits of the Mets and the race will be over.
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