Raul Ibanez hits 3-run homer in 10th inning to lead Phillies over Mets 6-3 and win series

October 7th, 2009 Brilliant playoff debut for Phillies' LeePHILADELPHIA — Cliff Lee dominated the Colorado Rockies, tossing a six-hitter, and the Philadelphia Phillies began their World Series title defense with a 5-1 victory in their playoff opener Wednesday. Raul Ibanez had two hits and two RBIs, and Ryan Howard and Jayson Werth drove in runs with key extra-base hits off 15-game winner Ubaldo Jimenez.

September 12th, 2009 Wright's HR lifts Mets to 10-9 winPHILADELPHIA — David Wright hit a two-out, two-run homer in the ninth inning off Ryan Madson to rally the New York Mets to a 10-9 win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday. Wright homered twice and matched a career high with six RBIs.

September 8th, 2009 Phillies hit 5 solo HRs in 5-3 win over NationalsWASHINGTON — The Philadelphia Phillies hit five solo home runs — including three in the seventh inning — and became the 12th team in major league history with a 30-homer foursome in Tuesday night's 5-3 win over the Washington Nationals. Raul Ibanez went long for the 29th and 30th times this season and Chase Utley hit No.

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.

July 22nd, 2009 Werth's homer lifts Phillies to 10th straight winPHILADELPHIA — Jayson Werth hit a three-run homer with two outs in the 13th inning to send the Philadelphia Phillies to their 10th straight victory, 4-1 over the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday night. The NL East-leading Phillies are on their longest winning streak in 18 years.

July 21st, 2009 Phillies beat Cubs 10-1, win ninth straightPHILADELPHIA — Raul Ibanez hit a three-run homer, Carlos Ruiz and Ryan Howard each went deep, and the Philadelphia Phillies won their ninth straight game, 10-1 over the Chicago Cubs on Monday night. Ruiz also had an RBI double during a four-run fourth inning that helped the NL East leaders turn this one into a rout.

July 17th, 2009 Moyer, Howard lead Phils past Marlins 4-0MIAMI — The mismatches between Jamie Moyer and the Florida Marlins are becoming more one-sided. Moyer allowed one hit in seven innings to continue his domination of Florida, Ryan Howard hit his 200th homer to sustain an unprecedented pace and the Philadelphia Phillies extended their winning streak to six games with a 4-0 victory Thursday night.

July 12th, 2009 Howard's homer highlights Phillies' 5-run 9thPHILADELPHIA — Ryan Howard hit a tying three-run homer in the ninth inning before Paul Bako's single gave the Philadelphia Phillies an 8-7 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday night. The Phillies, who have won eight of nine, trailed 7-3 before pinch-hitter Matt Stairs led off the ninth with a homer off Matt Capps (1-5).

July 11th, 2009 Blanton leads Phillies past PiratesPHILADELPHIA — Joe Blanton pitched into the eighth inning, Jayson Werth drove in two runs on the same day he was named to his first All-Star team and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-2 on Friday night. Blanton (6-4) allowed one run and four hits over 7 1-3 innings in his second consecutive effective outing.

July 7th, 2009 Big first inning leads Phillies over Reds 22-1PHILADELPHIA — Chase Utley hit a three-run homer and Shane Victorino and Greg Dobbs each had two-run shots during a 10-run first inning, leading the Philadelphia Phillies to a 22-1 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Monday night. Cole Hamels (5-5) was the beneficiary of the offensive outburst.

June 18th, 2009 Ibanez placed on 15-day DLPHILADELPHIA — Phillies left fielder Raul Ibanez has gone on the 15-day disabled list with a strained left groin. John Mayberry Jr.

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 10th, 2009 Home runs bail out Santana as Mets top Phils 6-5NEW YORK — On a rare off-night for Johan Santana, the New York Mets bailed their ace out with their bats. David Wright, Carlos Beltran and Ryan Church homered — with Church sending a drive over the 16-foot wall and into the well where the Home Run Apple sits in straightaway center field — and the Mets beat the Philadelphia Phillies 6-5 Tuesday night.

June 3rd, 2009 Ibanez's 5 RBIs key Phillies' 10-5 win over PadsSAN DIEGO — Raul Ibanez homered twice and drove in five runs, and left-hander Antonio Bastardo won his major league debut as the Philadelphia Phillies jumped on ailing Padres ace Jake Peavy in a 10-5 win on Tuesday night. Peavy allowed four runs before leaving after one inning, the shortest outing of his career, due to a viral upper respiratory infection.

May 30th, 2009 Victorino leads Phillies past NationalsPHILADELPHIA — Shane Victorino had four hits and the Philadelphia Phillies tied a season high with 16 hits in their 5-4 victory over the Washington Nationals on Friday night. It was the second straight win for Philadelphia, 8-2 against the Nationals this season.