PHILLIES NEWS

4, that's how many games in a row that the Phils have won now. Tonight's win just like the others was a team victory. The Phils trailed 3-1 until the 6th inning, but it would have been more if not for 6 strong innings by Jamie Moyer, striking out 5, while allowing just 3 runs on 6 hits. Meanwhile, the Phils suddenly came to life in the bottom of the 6th, as Pat Burrell doubled in a run to cut the lead to 2-1. In the bottom of the 7th Aaron Rowand homered to tie it at 3, then the wheels fell off for the Nationals in the 8th. Chase Utley led off by getting hit by a pitch, then after Ryan Howard struck out, Pat Burrell worked a walk, and Wes Helms singled scoring Utley and Burrell after a Ryan Church throwing error. Then with the Phils up 5-3 Carlos Ruiz singled to score Helms, who had advanced to second on the throwing error, and that was all she wrote. Flash Gordon came in for the 9th, and actually closed the door for once, giving the Phils the 6-3 win. In all, it was as I said a team win. The Phils got a good start from Moyer, the timely hitting they needed, and 3 more scoreless innings out of their bullpen. I don't why, but for some reason everything is just clicking for the Phils right now, and its fun to watch. I just hope it continues for a long while, so the Phils can continue to improve on their now 8-11 record.