Phils fall to Mets, Magic Number remains at 2

Last night, Kyle Kendrick gave the Phils their first loss in their last 12 games as he gave up 4 earned runs in a 5-2 Mets victory. Though Kendrick sailed through most of the game, he hit a slump in the 7th inning and would ultimately be responsible for loading the bases. Though releiver Chad Durbin allowed a bases clearing double, Kendrick was nevertheless responsible for the runs. The Phils' only two runs came off of a 2 run Ryan Howard home run early in the game. Atlanta defeated the Nationals earlier in the day, therefore reduced the Phillies' lead in the division to 6 games. If Atlanta loses Sunday and Philadelphia wins, the Phils' will still be able to clinch the division at home. If not, oh well!