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The Phillies had a tenuous 5-3 lead heading into the ninth inning of last night's game against the Atlanta Braves.
Brad Lidge was warming up in the bullpen.
These days, any lead less than three runs is case for concern for any Phillies fans.
Then it happened. The Phillies bats exploded to help the Phillies to a 9-4 win.
Ryan Howard, shown above, staked the Phillies to a 3-1 lead with his 39th and ...
Michael Vick Is Eagles’ Football Future: Jeff Garcia To Help the Present
Posted: 17th September 2009 by Scott Eisenlohr in NFL
After reading Ashley Fox's story, "Eagles' Garcia to Kolb: Only one chance at first start" that appeared in Thursday's Philadelphia Inquirer, something became crystal clear to me.
Veteran Jeff Garcia was brought in for one reason, primarily: To help Kevin Kolb in his first start at the Philadelphia Eagles' home opener on Sunday against the New Orleans Saints.
Is Kolb a Joe Montana or even Steve Young in wraps, or more like ...
As Philadelphia’s Magic Number Shrinks, Florida and Atlanta’s Hopes Disappear
Posted: 15th September 2009 by Scott Eisenlohr in MLB
Monday was an off day for the Philadelphia Phillies, their last of the season.
Sunday's exciting doubleheader sweep of New York not only mathematically eliminated the Mets, it gave the Phillies a 6 1/2 game lead over the Florida Marlins in the National League East, reducing the Phillies magic number to 14.
That is a combination of 14 wins by the Phillies or 14 losses by the Marlins, but more likely a ...
New York Mets Should Be a Apple Ripe For Picking By the Philadelphia Phillies
Posted: 11th September 2009 by Scott Eisenlohr in MLB
While the rest of the town is obsessed with Brad Lidge-gate, the Phillies have a job at hand and it's manager Charlie Manuel's job to keep the troops ready for action.
The New York Mets come to town for a four-game series. What is at stake for the Phillies is getting closer to clinching the National League East pennant and keeping the Florida Marlins and Atlanta Braves at arm's length.
For ...