It's back on

All right, I was a little nervous about getting swept by the Yankees and dropping two of three against the Rangers in consecutive weekends. I'm not happy that we're just one game ahead of the Rangers and seven behind the Yankees.

BUT ... it appears we're going to sweep the Blue Jays before heading back to Fenway for some revenge against the Empire. And the Phillies certainly have been clicking on all cylinders. So, you can book it: SoxandPhils World Series this fall.

Hopefully the pitching lines up: Lee vs. Beckett; Hamels vs. Lester; Buchholz vs. Blanton; and Tazawa vs. Happ.

Tonight's details: Another solid outing for Joe Blanton: three earned on nine hits with three strikeouts through seven. The home run barrage continues (Ryan Howard, Jayson Werth and Carlos Ruiz) as the Phillies lead the Diamondbacks 12-3 in the 8th.

Jon Lester is also pitching well - one earned on three hits and two walks with four strikeouts through seven. The Red Sox lead the Blue Jays 8-1 in the 8th.

Bring on the Empire.