Disgraceful

The Phillies knew they had to beat the Nationals tonight. The Mets won in the afternoon; a loss would put them three games out.

So what did they do? Blow a lead in the 7th to lose in spectacular fashion. I can't even recap. The 9-7 final makes it seem much closer than it was. Ryan Howard knocked in four of those runs on two homers.

If the Phillies somehow manage to sweep the upcoming series in New York, all they'll do is pull even with the Mets. If they are swept ... I can't even think about that.

P.S. The Brewers better lay down for the Phillies next weekend like they did for the Mets this week.

Red Sox: Won again against the Orioles, 5-4 in a comeback. They gained another game on the Rays and are now three out.