Philadelphia Phillies Take Top Spot As Florida Marlins Stumble

PHILADELPHIA -- The rookie relievers on the Marlins were made to wear angel outfits and walk out to the bullpen at Citizens Bank Park wearing the winged and haloed costumes before Tuesday's games with the Phillies.

www.sportsline.com/  -  CBS Sports  -  Wed, 08 Sep 2010 2:23:47 AM EDT  

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Placido Polanco hit a tiebreaking single in the eighth inning and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Florida Marlins 8-7 Tuesday night to move into first place in the NL East.

www.trentonian.com/  -  The Trentonian  -  Wed, 08 Sep 2010 2:20:36 AM EDT  

PHILADELPHIA – In the span of 100 days and 71 games since the last time the Phillies were in first place, they've seen their entire starting infield – along with their catcher and center fielder – go on the disabled list, they traded for an ace and they once flirted with fourth place.

www.trentonian.com/  -  The Trentonian  -  Wed, 08 Sep 2010 2:19:33 AM EDT  

PHILADELPHIA -- The Phillies left Citizens Bank Park on Tuesday in first place in the National League East for the first time since May 30, but in no mood to celebrate.

www.sportsline.com/  -  CBS Sports  -  Wed, 08 Sep 2010 1:46:00 AM EDT  

PHILADELPHIA — Through thickheaded relievers and thin hitting, the Phillies have managed to find ways to win 19 more games than they have lost this season. Meanwhile, the Atlanta Braves have been able to keep a secure grip on first place in the National League East for the entire summer. Yes, Atlanta took over first place on Memorial Day, and sure enough, it made it through Labor Day without ...

www.trentonian.com/  -  The Trentonian  -  Wed, 08 Sep 2010 1:14:46 AM EDT  

The Philadelphia Phillies' recent surge has them back atop the NL East for the first time in more than three months. Cole Hamels may not need much help to keep them there. Hamels is looking to set a career-high shutout streak when he takes the mound against the Florida Marlins in the finale of a four-game set Wednesday night.

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Philadelphia Phillies news from around the web for September 7, 2010.

www.sportsline.com/  -  CBS Sports  -  Wed, 08 Sep 2010 1:09:13 AM EDT  

Placido Polanco hit a tiebreaking single in the eighth inning and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Florida Marlins 8-7 Tuesday night to move into first place in the NL East. Philadelphia Phillies - Florida Marlins - sport - Baseball - National League East

www.sportsline.com/  -  CBS Sports  -  Wed, 08 Sep 2010 12:21:25 AM EDT  

PHILADELPHIA - Beginning each February, Phillies pitching coach Rich Dubee is often seen with reading glasses on, pouring threw his printed out spreadsheets or clicking on a computer mouse.

www.trentonian.com/  -  The Trentonian  -  Wed, 08 Sep 2010 12:09:52 AM EDT  

PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 7 (UPI) -- Placido Polanco's eighth-inning RBI Tuesday boosted the Philadelphia Phillies to an 8-7 win over Florida and into first place in the National League East. Philadelphia Phillies - National League East - sport - Baseball - Run batted in

www.upi.com/  -  UPI  -  Wed, 08 Sep 2010 12:09:28 AM EDT  

Placido Polanco hit a tiebreaking single in the eighth inning and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Florida Marlins 8-7 Tuesday night to move into first place in the NL East. Ryan Howard, Raul Ibanez and Shane Victorino each hit a solo homer for the Phillies, who were seven games behind the Braves on July 22. Carlos Gonzalez hit a three-run homer, Jhoulys Chacin pitched six strong innings and ...

www.timesunion.com/  -  Albany Times Union  -  Wed, 08 Sep 2010 12:00:46 AM EDT  

Times wires Tuesday, September 7, 2010 PHILADELPHIA — They overcame injuries to nearly every starter, suffered through awful slumps and kept going. The Phillies are back in first place by the slimmest of margins. Now they'll try to stay there. Placido Polanco hit a tiebreaking single in the eighth inning and Philadelphia beat the Marlins 8-7 Tuesday night to move atop the NL East. It's always ...

www.tampabay.com/  -  St. Petersburg Times  -  Tue, 07 Sep 2010 11:44:26 PM EDT  

Phillies edge Marlins, move into first place

www.mlb.com/  -  Major League Baseball  -  Tue, 07 Sep 2010 11:43:44 PM EDT  

Phillies scratch rookie Brown with tight quad

www.mlb.com/  -  Major League Baseball  -  Tue, 07 Sep 2010 11:40:27 PM EDT  

PHILADELPHIA — Beginning each February, Phillies pitching coach Rich Dubee is often seen with reading glasses on, pouring through his printed out spreadsheets or clicking on a computer mouse.

www.delcotimes.com/  -  Delaware County Daily Times  -  Tue, 07 Sep 2010 11:39:56 PM EDT