Phillies Move Within 2.5 Games Of The Mets

Rookie Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Kyle Kendrick picked up his 9th win of the season as the Phillies almost blow a 11 run lead in a 13-11 win against the St. Louis Cardinals.

Aaron Rowand and Ryan Howard both hit 2 home runs, including a grand slam by Howard in the 6th inning. Rowand, who is making it more evident that the Phillies re-sign him, now has 26 home runs on the season while Howard increased his total to 40.

Once again the bullpen for the Phillies almost gave away the game but luckily the bleeding stopped after Kane Davis came in. Francisco Rosario picked up his 1st save of the season last night.

The Phillies continue their 3 game series with the Cardinals tonight. Cole Hamels, making his first appearance since coming off the disabled list, takes the mound against the Cardinals Todd Wellemeyer.

With their win the Phillies have moved within 2.5 games of the first place New York Mets who were handily beaten by cellar dweller, Washington Nationals 12-4.