When will it end??

We love how Charlie Manuel can burn through his bench players early in the game. So imagine my delight when Carlos Ruiz ended up playing third base in the top of the 9th, so that Cholly could save his last extra man, Eric Bruntlett, to use as a pinch hitter, if needed, in the bottom half of the inning. Thankfully, Brad Lidge pitched a 1-2-3 inning, with no balls being hit to Ruiz.

Bottom half of the inning, with two outs and Jayson Werth on first, Bruntlett was needed and smacked in the tying run.

And that's where we still stand. Philles 7, Mets 7. In the 13th inning. Almost all players from both teams have been used. I can't even begin to recap this marathon: the huge comeback, all the hits, all the men left on base, the great defense, the poor starting pitching. I'm afraid that I'm going to have to leave this entry incomplete, as I'm struggling just to stay up and watch the game, let alone write about it. Phils are coming to bat now at 12:16 a.m. Let's win this now.

12:30 a.m. update: Phils win! First place! Chris Coste finally put this one to bed, 8-7 final. Sorry, it would take hours to break down this game, and I won't ever attempt to do it. If you missed it - Greg - you're just out of luck. Todd Zolecki has a nice roundup of all the craziness.

(Small note: Very annoying that Tom McCarthy kept talking about Aaron Heilman's history "here at Shea Stadium." Your true colors are showing, T-Mac.)

Red Sox: I can offer no insights into this game. They beat the Yankees 7-3. Tim Wakefield earned the win in his return from the DL, and Jonathan Papelbon picked up a save. The fantasy team thanks you for your efforts, Papelbon.

In off-the-field news, the Sox picked up Mark Kotsay from the Braves, pending a physical, to fill in for the injured J.D. Drew.