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Phillies Prevail in 14, Close In on Mets

Philadelphia only 1.5 back in NL East after 7-4 win in St. Louis

By Katherine Thompson,  Newser Staff

Posted Sep 19, 2007 6:27 AM CDT
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(Newser) – The Phillies' five-hour battle with the Cardinals burned through 20 pitchers—none of whom lasted more than 3 innings—before Philadelphia rallied to win their sixth straight game and shave the Mets' lead to 1 1/2 games in the NL East race. The teams tied a National League record by using 53 players, reports the Philadelphia Daily News.

The Cardinals took a 3-1 lead in the third, sending Phils star Cole Hamels from the game after 54 pitches. Philadelphia's bullpen kept St. Louis quiet while their offense walked and hit their way to a tie in the sixth, and the teams traded runs in the tenth. Rod Barajas, the last available player, swatted the go-ahead single in the 14th.

Philadelphia Phillies' Jayson Werth (28) steals second under the tag attempt by St. Louis Cardinals second baseman Aaron Miles for a stolen base during the fourth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2007, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Philadelphia Phillies' Jayson Werth (28) steals second under the tag attempt by St. Louis Cardinals second baseman Aaron Miles for a stolen base during the fourth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Sept....   (Associated Press)
Philadelphia Phillies' Chase Utley, center, is congratulated by teammate Jayson Werth (28) after scoring past St. Louis Cardinals catcher Kelly Stinnett (54) during the 14th inning of a baseball game early Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2007, in St. Louis. The Phillies won the game 7-4. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Philadelphia Phillies' Chase Utley, center, is congratulated by teammate Jayson Werth (28) after scoring past St. Louis Cardinals catcher Kelly Stinnett (54) during the 14th inning of a baseball game...   (Associated Press)
St. Louis Cardinals catcher Kelly Stinnett, right, drops the throw as Philadelphia Phillies' Michael Bourn scores the go-ahead run during the 10th inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2007, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
St. Louis Cardinals catcher Kelly Stinnett, right, drops the throw as Philadelphia Phillies' Michael Bourn scores the go-ahead run during the 10th inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2007, in...   (Associated Press)
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