Phillies 8, Braves 7, Final - Sep. 16, 2008

I never thought I'd say this...
theropolitans.com 9/16/2008 — But... GO BRAVES!

Howard rallies Phils into NL East lead (AP)
sports.yahoo.com 9/17/2008 — Ryan Howard rallied the Philadelphia Phillies back into first place, hitting a go-ahead homer in the eighth inning for his fourth hit in an 8-7 victory over the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday night. Brad Lidge escaped a bases-loaded jam in the ninth ...

Howard homers, puts Phils atop NL East | phillies.com: News
philadelphia.phillies.mlb.com 9/17/2008 — ATLANTA -- Somewhere in the latter innings, while the Phillies chipped away at a Braves lead in Atlanta, the Mets cracked open the door to first place by dropping their third straight game. As has been their rude way in September, Philadelphia barged ...

Note: Phillies are in First, Wright is still Confident
metsblog.com 9/17/2008 — The Phillies defeated the Braves tonight, meaning the Phillies now lead the Mets by one win for first place in the NL East, though both teams are tied in the loss column. David Wright , following tonight’s loss to the Nationals, said:  ...

Back In First Place
myteamrivals.typepad.com 9/17/2008 — The Phillies trailed in this game until the 8th inning, but came back to win it, 8-7. The Mets did their part by getting shut out by the Nationals. And it is déjà vu all over again for the Mets…the slide continues as they are bumped back to 2nd place in the NL East.

Huge! Phils Top Braves, Claim First Place
philliesnation.com 9/17/2008 — With 11 games to play, the Phillies are back in first place in the National League East. Ryan Howard swatted a mega-clutch two-run home run with a 3-2 count and two out in the eighth to deliver the Phillies an 8-7 win over the Braves. It was ...

Phillies Notebook: Phillies tap Happ to start against Braves | Philadelphia Daily News | 09/17/2008
philly.com 9/17/2008 — ATLANTA - In one word, the Phillies presented J.A. Happ with the opportunity he has longed for since July. "Tomorrow," pitching coach Rich Dubee told him shortly after the first wave of players arrived at Turner Field yesterday for the Phillies' ...

Pregame Quick Hits: Phillies vs. Braves: 9/16, 9/17, 9/18 — Phightin' Phils Phorum

Phils @ Braves Open Thread: Game 1 — Talking Chop

MLB: Cox peeved by friend Yost’s dismissal — BBTF's Baseball Primer Newsblog

The Gong Show Presents Jamie, Parr: Phillies at Braves, 9/16/08 — The Good Phight

Mets drop out of First Place Phillies hold on and win 8-7 against the Braves — 24 Hours From Suicide...A Day In The Life of a Met Fan

Howard homers Phils past Braves, into NL East lead — Beerleaguer - Phillies Blog, Baseball News, Trade Rumors & Spirits

NL East race: September 16, 2008 — BBTF's Baseball Primer Newsblog

Tonight’s Hero Speaks — The Fightins

Phils' Happ to start in Kendrick's place (AP) — Yahoo! Sports - MLB News 9/16/2008
Rookie J.A. Happ is moving into Philadelphia's rotation for at least one start as the Phillies continue to battle for the NL East lead. Manager Charlie Manuel said the left-hander will replace Kyle Kendrick in the rotation for Wednesday night's game ...

Phils replace Kendrick with rookie Happ vs. Braves — ESPN.com - MLB 9/16/2008
Rookie J.A. Happ is moving into Philadelphia's rotation for at least one start as the Phillies continue to battle for the NL East lead.

Howard Rallies Phils Into First Place in NL East — Wash Post MLB 9/17/2008
ATLANTA -- Ryan Howard rallied the Philadelphia Phillies back into first place, hitting a go-ahead homer in the eighth inning for his fourth hit in an 8-7 victory over the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday night.

Ryan Howard powers Phillies to first — L.A. Times - Baseball News 9/17/2008
His 45th home run is the difference in an 8-7 win over the Braves. > ATLANTA -- Ryan Howard rallied the Philadelphia Phillies back into first place, hitting ...

Howard's 8th-inning HR leads Phillies into first — Newsday.com - Mets 9/17/2008
Ryan Howard rallied the Phillies back into first place, hitting a go-ahead homer in the eighth inning for his fourth hit in an 8-7 victory over the Braves last night in Atlanta.

Howard rallies Phils into first place in NL East — Boston.com -- Baseball News 9/17/2008
Ryan Howard rallied the Philadelphia Phillies back into first place, hitting a go-ahead homer in the eighth inning for his fourth hit in an 8-7 victory over the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday night.

Come To Think of It...It's Déjà Vu for the New York Mets — Bleacher Report - MLB 9/17/2008
It can't be. Can it? I mean, can the Mets be repeating recent history by collapsing this season like they did in 2007? That's amazin', Mets. Well, the signs are certainly there for all to see. History can be a cruel teacher when the subject is ...

Come To Think of It...For the New York Mets, It's Déjà Vu All Over Again — Bleacher Report - MLB 9/17/2008
It can't be. Can it? I mean, can the Mets be repeating recent history by collapsing this season like they did in 2007? That's amazin', Mets. Well, the signs are certainly there for all to see. History can be a cruel teacher when the subject is ...