On the final day of the season, Mike Mussina becomes the oldest pitcher to win 20 games in a season for the first time, reaching the milestone when he hurls six shutout innings in the Yankees’ 6-2 victory over the Red Sox at Fenway Park. The 39 year-old right-hander accomplish the feat in his final major league appearance, finishing his 18-year major league career 270-153 (.638) won-loss record.

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On the final day of the season, Mike Mussina becomes the oldest pitcher to win 20 games in a season for the first time, reaching the milestone when he hurls six shutout innings in the Yankees’ 6-2 victory over the Red Sox at Fenway Park. The 39 year-old right-hander accomplish the feat in his final major league appearance, finishing his 18-year major league career 270-153 (.638) won-loss record.

With the Mets’ backs to the wall, Johan Santana pitches a three-hit 2 – 0 shutout against the Marlins. When the Brewers lose, 7 – 3, to Ted Lilly and the Cubs later today, the two teams are tied in the National League Wild Card race with only one game to play.

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With the Mets’ backs to the wall, Johan Santana pitches a three-hit 2 – 0 shutout against the Marlins. When the Brewers lose, 7 – 3, to Ted Lilly and the Cubs later today, the two teams are tied in the National League Wild Card race with only one game to play.

The Phillies win the NL East title, beating the Nationals, 4 – 3, to overcome the Mets. Jimmy Rollins makes a sliding snare on a grounder by Ryan Zimmerman to start a game-ending double play. Brad Lidge improves to 41-for-41 in save opportunities for Philadelphia.

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The Phillies win the NL East title, beating the Nationals, 4 – 3, to overcome the Mets. Jimmy Rollins makes a sliding snare on a grounder by Ryan Zimmerman to start a game-ending double play. Brad Lidge improves to 41-for-41 in save opportunities for Philadelphia.