Phillies 6, Mets 3, 10 innings

September 13th, 2009 Kendrick pitches into eighth to lead PhilsPHILADELPHIA — Kyle Kendrick pitched into the eighth inning and Shane Victorino and Ben Francisco each homered, leading the Philadelphia Phillies to a 5-4 win over the New York Mets in the opener of a day-night doubleheader. Brad Lidge, who was temporarily demoted from his Phillies closer role this week, gave up two runs in the ninth but finished for his 29th save in 39 opportunities.

September 11th, 2009 Hamels sharp in Phillies' 4-2 winPHILADELPHIA — Cole Hamels pitched 6 2-3 effective innings, a new-look bullpen got the last seven outs and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the New York Mets 4-2 Friday night. Jimmy Rollins and Pedro Feliz had RBI singles and Shane Victorino hit a career-high three doubles for the NL East-leading Phillies, who entered with a five-game lead over Florida.

August 23rd, 2009 Utley's 2-run shot lifts Phillies over Mets 4-1NEW YORK — Chase Utley hit a two-run homer as part of a three-run sixth inning and the Philadelphia Phillies took advantage of New York's bullpen in a 4-1 victory over the Mets on Saturday night. After Tim Redding held the Phillies to one hit through five shutout innings in a spot start, Philadelphia broke out against relievers Pat Misch and Sean Green.

August 1st, 2009 Pedro Martinez works 6 innings in rehab startALLENTOWN, Pa. — Pedro Martinez allowed five runs — four earned — and three hits in six innings of a rehab start Friday night for the Triple-A Lehigh Valley IronPigs, the Philadelphia Phillies' top minor league affiliate.

July 5th, 2009 Phillies 2, Mets 0DP_New York 1, Philadelphia 3. LOB_New York 5, Philadelphia 3.

July 4th, 2009 Phillies designate Taschner for assignmentPHILADELPHIA — The Phillies have purchased the contract of right-hander Rodrigo Lopez from Triple-A Lehigh Valley and cleared a roster spot by designating reliever Jack Taschner for assignment. Lopez, a two-time 15-game winner with Baltimore, started against the New York Mets on Friday in place of injured rookie Antonio Bastardo.

July 4th, 2009 Phillies 7, Mets 2E_Dan.Murphy (7). DP_New York 1, Philadelphia 1.

July 4th, 2009 Lopez sparkles for Phils in first outing since '07PHILADELPHIA — Rodrigo Lopez took a three-hitter into the seventh inning in his first outing in two years, helping the Philadelphia Phillies snap a six-game home losing streak with a 7-2 victory over the New York Mets on Friday night. Lopez (1-0) allowed two runs and six hits in 6 1-3 innings to earn his first win since beating the Phillies on July 7, 2007, when he played for Colorado.

June 17th, 2009 Blue Jays 8, Phillies 3, 10 inningsE_R.Romero (1), Howard (4). LOB_Toronto 16, Philadelphia 8.

June 12th, 2009 Ibanez lifts Phillies past Mets in 10NEW YORK — Raul Ibanez hit a three-run homer with two outs in the 10th inning and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the New York Mets 6-3 Thursday night, handing their NL East rivals another difficult loss. Shane Victorino got the winning rally started with a one-out single off Bobby Parnell (2-2).

June 12th, 2009 Ibanez lifts Phillies past Mets 6-3 in 10th inningNEW YORK — Raul Ibanez hit a three-run homer with two outs in the 10th inning and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the New York Mets 6-3 Thursday night, handing their NL East rivals another difficult loss. Shane Victorino got the winning rally started with a one-out single off Bobby Parnell (2-2).

June 11th, 2009 Jimmy Rollins back in leadoff spot for PhilliesNEW YORK — Jimmy Rollins is back in the leadoff spot for the Philadelphia Phillies. The 2007 NL MVP was returned to his regular role Wednesday night by manager Charlie Manuel for the second game of a three-game series against the New York Mets.

June 11th, 2009 Phillies 5, Mets 4, 11 inningsE_D.Wright (8). DP_Philadelphia 1, New York 2.

June 11th, 2009 Utley's 2nd homer of game leads Phillies over MetsNEW YORK — Chase Utley got another chance to hit only because Jayson Werth made a dazzling play on defense. The right fielder took a big gamble and saved his team with a diving catch, moments before Utley's second homer of the game sent the Philadelphia Phillies to a 5-4 victory over the New York Mets in 11 innings Wednesday night.

June 10th, 2009 Mets 6, Phillies 5E_Ruiz (2). DP_New York 2.