In 90-degree heat, Jamie Moyer went six innings, giving up 1 run and 6 hits, to earn his 15th win of the season and go 11-1 lifetime vs. Florida. He is truly a consummate professional, doing all the little things and doing them well. It was nonetheless another nail-biter with the Fish, taking almost three and a half hours to finish. Jimmy Rollins had three hits, scored a run, knocked one in, and stole a base. Chase Utley put the Phillies on the board with a 2-run homer, his first home run in ages.
After the Fish had cut the lead to one, Pedro Feliz, in to replace the injured Greg Dobbs in the 7th, came up to bat in the 8th with a man on first. Feliz made as if to bunt, then sent the second pitch he saw high into the leftfield seats to give the Phillies a 5-2 cushion. More nailbiting ensued but the bullpen shut the door. Ryan Madson has been stellar of late in the 8th-inning role. Brad Lidge, however, no doubt needs a night or two off. The Phillies are now up 1.5 games on the Mets. Six to go. Bring on the rally towels!
