The Phillies got a complete game shutout from lefty phenom, Cole Hamels. To describe just how good he was, he faced 29 batters, just two more than the minimum. Raul Ibanez stayed hot, with an rbi double and Ryan Howard had a sacrifice fly rbi. It's the Phils 7th straight win, and it evens the season series with LA 2-2. - In game two tomorrow night the Phillies send Jamie Moyer (4-5, 6.75 era) against former-Phil Eric Milton (2-0, 3.14 era).
The Mets were swept by the Pirates this afternoon in the rain shortened 3-game series. Mike Pelfrey allowed 9 runs in 3 2/3 innings for the Mets. Carlos Beltran homered and doubled in his first game back since his illness. The final was 11-6.
- The Mets head to Washington and will send Tim Redding against Shairon Martis in game one.
Atlanta was rained out in their series finale with the Cubs. No make-up has been announced. Nate McClouth was in tonight's lineup, and batting third, before the game was postponed.
- Atlanta welcomes Milwaukee for three games. The Braves will send Jair Jurrjens against Yovani Gallardo.
Florida got a home run from pitcher Josh Johnson to beat the Brewers 4-3. Johnson didn't stop there, as he went 7 2/3 innings allowing just two Brewer runs. Florida took 3 of 4 from the first place Brewers.
- Florida will now host the Giants for four games starting tomorrow as Chris Volstad will face Barry Zito.
The Nationals were swept in twinbill this afternoon and night by the Giants. Randy Johnson got win #300 in game one, winning 5-1. In game two the Giants won a rain-shortened 5 inning game 4-1.
- The Nationals host the Mets now this weekend.
More tomorrow, kids.
deja vu
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