The Phillies did what many of his doubted they could do two weeks ago; clinch the NL East. It was a tough, gritty, grind it out victory, and full of enough drama to last you a season.
They hung on to win the game 4-3, but came within inches (literally) of losing it as Jimmy Rollins ultimately aided Brad Lidge in his bid to stay perfect in save opps for the season.
Jamie Moyer stepped up in a big way, by going six innings and allowing just a pair of runs. The bullpen did their job and Ryan Madson got the job done, despite nearly giving many of us cardiac arrest.
It was a game that the Phillies were supposed to win (the Nats are a 100-loss team) but very likely could have lost. We've seen it so many times in this town, with our teams choking when it counts, but yesterday it was a wonderful surprise.
Now, there will be no worries about having to start Hamels today, thus screwing up their rotation for the playoffs. Everybody will get enough rest, as the playoffs will start on Wednesday.
Hamels will take the hill on Wednesday against either the Dodgers or Brewers. If that's the case, then I hope the Mets make it in. Even though the Brewers have been shaky, you don't want to face that pitching staff in a short series.
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