September 21, 2008
Phillies Take Control
The Phillies down the Marlins 5-2, moving 1 1/2 games ahead of the Mets in the NL East and pretty much dashing the Marlins hopes of a playoff berth. The Phillies got off to a 3-0 lead, but Florida fought back to make it 3-2 after seven. Gregg Dobbs injured himself in that inning, so Pedro Feliz took over. Feliz then delivered a two-run homer in the eighth to cement the victory.
Jamie Moyer continued his mastery of the Marlins, giving up one run in six innings of work. He finishes his season against Florida with a 4-1 record and a 2.81 ERA.
The Mets hold the tie-breaker in the division, so the Phillies magic number is down to six.