Front-running Phillies fans are sure having a good time now. I went to a great game Monday, but for incredible drama and payback, it didn’t come close to last night’s epic conflict with the Mets. When the Phillies fell behind 7-0, I checked out the Democratic Convention (nice speech Hillary) and went to the store to get milk. On the way back, I heard the first rumblings of a comeback as the Phils hit a couple of two-run blasts, one by Jimmy Rollins (who has come off life support in a big way the last two days, raising his batting average 12 points!!), and one by league leader Ryan Howard, his 35th homer. It was 7-5; Jimmy made it 7-6 with another RBI a few innings later. Then came the ninth. Two quick outs and Jayson Werth gets another key hit. Our last chance was Eric Bruntlett, hitting a lusty .214. Naturally he hits a run-scoring double. It must have been because I was wearing my rally cap. Then all Chris Coste (pictured) does is enter the game in the eighth inning and go 4 for 4, including the game winning hit in the 13th that brought in the Flying Hawaiian. who tripled to start the final rally. By the way, catcher Carlos Ruiz was playing third base once Coste entered the game. Jimmy, it really is more fun when the team you are rooting for is in first place.

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