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Mets' Collapse Complete, Phillies Win East

Glavine pitches 1/3 inning, Phils make up 7-game deficit

By Chip Bayers,  Newser Staff

Posted Sep 30, 2007 5:30 PM CDT
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(Newser) – In a stunning September reversal, the Mets completed an epic collapse — and the Phillies a historic comeback — to give Philadelphia the NL East title by one game, the New York Times reports. Future Hall-of-Famer Tom Glavine got only one out in the first before New York manager Willie Randolph pulled him, and the Marlins raced to a 7-0 lead.

The Mets put up little fight and the Marlins beat them 8-1.  In Philly, veteran lefty Jamie Moyer took a 3-1 lead into the 6th before handing it to a solid Phils bullpen. They pulled away for a 6-1 win and an on-field celebration before home fans, fulfilling shortstop Jimmie Rollins' prediction that they were the division's "team to beat."

Philadelphia Phillies' Tadahito Iguchi, left, and Jimmy Rollins celebrate after the Phillies 6-1 win over the Washington Nationals' in a baseball game Sunday, Sept. 30, 2007, in Philadelphia. the (AP Photo/H. Rumph Jr.)
Philadelphia Phillies' Tadahito Iguchi, left, and Jimmy Rollins celebrate after the Phillies 6-1 win over the Washington Nationals' in a baseball game Sunday, Sept. 30, 2007, in Philadelphia. the ...   (Associated Press)
New York Mets manager Willie Randolph, center, pitching coach Rick Peterson, behind Randolph, and third base coach Sandy Alomar Jr., foreground, leave the dugout after the Mets' 8-1 loss to the Florida Marlins in a baseball game ended their season Sunday, Sept. 30, 2007, in New York. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
New York Mets manager Willie Randolph, center, pitching coach Rick Peterson, behind Randolph, and third base coach Sandy Alomar Jr., foreground, leave the dugout after the Mets' 8-1 loss to the Florida...   (Associated Press)
Florida Marlins' Cody Ross reacts with teammate Jeremy Hermida during the Marlins' seven-run first inning in their baseball game against the New York Mets at Shea Stadium in New York, Sunday, Sept. 30, 2007. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
Florida Marlins' Cody Ross reacts with teammate Jeremy Hermida during the Marlins' seven-run first inning in their baseball game against the New York Mets at Shea Stadium in New York, Sunday, Sept. 30,...   (Associated Press)
New York Mets pitcher Tom Glavine appears during the Florida Marlins five- run first inning in their baseball game at Shea Stadium in New York, Sunday, Sept. 30, 2007. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
New York Mets pitcher Tom Glavine appears during the Florida Marlins five- run first inning in their baseball game at Shea Stadium in New York, Sunday, Sept. 30, 2007. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)   (Associated Press)
New York Mets' Luis Castillo leans on the dugout fence during the eighth inning of their 8-1 loss to the Florida Marlins to end their season in their baseball game at Shea Stadium in New York, Sunday, Sept. 30, 2007. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
New York Mets' Luis Castillo leans on the dugout fence during the eighth inning of their 8-1 loss to the Florida Marlins to end their season in their baseball game at Shea Stadium in New York, Sunday,...   (Associated Press)
New York Mets pitcher Tom Glavine sits in the dugout after being removed from the game by manager Willie Randolph after Glavine gave up five runs to the Florida Marlins in the first inning in their baseball game at Shea Stadium in New York, Sunday, Sept. 30, 2007. (AP Photo/Kathy...
New York Mets pitcher Tom Glavine sits in the dugout after being removed from the game by manager Willie Randolph after Glavine gave up five runs to the Florida Marlins in the first inning in their baseball...   (Associated Press)
Philadelphia Phillies' Jimmy Rollins, right, runs past Washington Nationals' Jesus Flores waiting for the throw from right field after Chase Utley's sacrifice fly in the first inning of a baseball game with the Washington Nationals, Sunday, Sept. 30, 2007, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Tom Mihalek)
Philadelphia Phillies' Jimmy Rollins, right, runs past Washington Nationals' Jesus Flores waiting for the throw from right field after Chase Utley's sacrifice fly in the first inning of a baseball game...   (Associated Press)
Philadelphia Phillies Jimmy Rollins, left, hi-fives Aaron Rowand, right, after he and Carlos Ruiz scored on Ryan Howard's bases-loaded two-run single in the third inning of a baseball game with the Washington Nationals, Sunday, Sept. 30, 2007, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Tom Mihalek)
Philadelphia Phillies Jimmy Rollins, left, hi-fives Aaron Rowand, right, after he and Carlos Ruiz scored on Ryan Howard's bases-loaded two-run single in the third inning of a baseball game with the Washington...   (Associated Press)
Philadelphia Phillies' Ryan Howard connects for a bases-loaded, two-run single in the third inning of a baseball game with the Washington Nationals, Sunday, Sept. 30, 2007, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Tom Mihalek)
Philadelphia Phillies' Ryan Howard connects for a bases-loaded, two-run single in the third inning of a baseball game with the Washington Nationals, Sunday, Sept. 30, 2007, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Tom...   (Associated Press)
Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Brett Myers throws his arms up as the Phillies defeated the Washington Nationals, 6-1, to become the Eastern Division Champions, Sunday, Sept. 30, 2007, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Tom Mihalek)
Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Brett Myers throws his arms up as the Phillies defeated the Washington Nationals, 6-1, to become the Eastern Division Champions, Sunday, Sept. 30, 2007, in Philadelphia....   (Associated Press)
Philadelphia Phillies Jimmy Rollins speaks to the fans as they celebrate winning the Eastern Division Championship defeating the Washington Nationals 6-1, Sunday, Sept. 30, 2007, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Tom Mihalek)
Philadelphia Phillies Jimmy Rollins speaks to the fans as they celebrate winning the Eastern Division Championship defeating the Washington Nationals 6-1, Sunday, Sept. 30, 2007, in Philadelphia. (AP...   (Associated Press)
Members of the Philadelphia Phillies' celebrate after their 6-1 win against the Washington Nationals' in a baseball game Sunday, Sept. 30, 2007, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/H. Rumph Jr.)
Members of the Philadelphia Phillies' celebrate after their 6-1 win against the Washington Nationals' in a baseball game Sunday, Sept. 30, 2007, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/H. Rumph Jr.)   (Associated Press)
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