The Phils just kept it going against the Nats. Kyle Kendrick got what could be his last start of the season and was solid. He allowed just 2 runs on 6 hits over 6 innings. Meanwhile, the jumped on the Nats early again. Jayson Werth slammed a solo homer to lead off the 2nd inning. Carlos Ruiz and Raul Ibanez both followed with singles before Wilson Valdez doubled in a run with the first of his 3 hits on the night. Chase Utley led off the 3rd inning with a walk and then watched as Ryan Howard smashed a 2 run homer the other way. A couple batters later Raul Ibanez slammed a solo shot the other way and the Phils led 5-1.
Valdez slapped a 2 out double a couple batters later but was stranded when Kendrick popped up to end the inning. It didn't matter though as the Phils already had all the runs they would need. Kendrick kept them ahead 5-2 through 6 and from there both teams squandered scoring opportunities the rest of the way. Chad Durbin survived a lead off double in the 7th and Ryan Madson danced in out of a bases loaded jam in the 8th. Then Valdez slapped a 1 out single in the home half of the 8th and Shane Victorino followed a couple batters later with a walk to put 2 on with 2 out for Placido Polanco but he could only come up with another inning ending popup. Finally Brad Lidge retired the side in order in the 9th for his 23rd save and the Phils 6th straight win. The Phils remain 3 games up in the NL East and their magic number is now 11.
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