Boyz II Men on the belly of "The Sound of Phillie Phanatic" by Brian Condron. Joe Blanton was super through seven innings, giving up an unearned run on three hits. He also got a heap of support from the guys behind him. The only regulars to start were Jimmy Rollins and Shane Victorino but it was everyone else who shone. Mike Sweeney had a solo homer and John Mayberry, a three-run shot. Ben Francisco, meanwhile, hit two, one solo and one a two-RBI knock. Innings eight and nine were tune-up sessions for the bullpen in the persons of J.C. Romero, Ryan Madson, and Brad Lidge. The Phillies cruised to a 7-1 win. They finished the season series with the Nationals 12-6.
