The Phils looked to complete a sweep of the Braves and assert total control over the NL East. Roy Oswalt got the start and was brilliant, tossing 7 scoreless innings on just 1 hit while striking out 8. Atlanta really didn't get any good swings against him and managed a runner in scoring position only once, when Martin Prado slapped a 2 out double to center for the Braves only hit.
The only problem for Oswalt was that the Phils themselves were just as dazzled at the plate as Atlanta with young Braves hurler, Tommy Hanson tossing 6 scoreless innings and allowing just 2 hits. The Phils did have runners in scoring position a few times but were unable to capitalize against Hanson. Finally, in the 8th with Jayson Werth on 1st and Johnny Venters pitching, Raul Ibanez laced a doubled off the line in left to plate the only run of the night. Brad Lidge once again retired the Braves in order in the 9th and the Phils had their sweep. With the win the Phils move 6 games up in the NL East and reduce their magic number to just 4.
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Hooray for the Phillies and their September dominance!
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