Philadelphia toppled D.C. 6-2 in a key divisional battle. Philly has been in a bit of a slump lately and needed the win to re-assert their position as the 4th place team overall. Johan Santana (7 IP, 2 R, 7 K) duelled Shawn Marcum (6.2 IP, 2 ER, 5 K) but neither would wind up with the decision. With the score tied 2-2, Philadelphia rallied in the top of the 9th for 4 runs, capped by a 2-run Jorge Posade home run. J.J. Putz retired the Bushslappers in the bottom of the 9th to preserve the win. The Animals' magic number to clinch a playoff spot is now 4.
The race at the top may not be all that interesting but the race at the bottom is neck-and-neck. Marietta dropped a 5-3 decision to Las Vegas yesterday to tie New Jersey for last place. The Buddahs actually hold a slight "lead" percentage-wise, having played two less games than the Mighty Men. After making several deals, the Blue Ridge Bombers have also plummeted to the bottom of the standings and are only 3 1/2 games out of last place. And let's not rule out the Carolina Mudcats who, at only 5 1/2 games out, can also break up the party for any of the other teams.
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