The night could not really have gone any better as the Phils take a 1 game lead in the wild card with a 9-3 win.
Roy Oswalt made 2 bad pitches and gave up 3 earned over 7 innings while striking out 7. The win raises Roy's record to 8-13 on the year. Ryan Madson came in and survived a Chooch passed ball before the offense put it out of reach.
At the dish, Placido Polanco set the table from the 3 spot all night. His 4 for 5 night raises his average to .325, possibly leading the league depending on how Carlos Gonzalez does tonight. Chase Utley went 0 fer in his come back game, but the fact that he was back was the important part.
Tomorrow Matt Cain takes on Joe Blanton at 7:05 at CBP. Hopefully, the Phils can keep it going and lengthen their wild card lead.
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