The Braves beat the Mets, 9 – 8, on an anticlimactic play in the 10th inning. After rallying from two runs down in the bottom of the 9th on Brooks Conrad’s two-run homer off closer Francisco Rodriguez, the Braves take advantage of a balk by reliever D.J. Carrasco that allows Diory Hernandez to score the winning run. Before coming back, the Braves blow a 6 – 2 lead by giving up a four-run 5th inning to the Mets. Chipper Jones drives in 5 runs, tying a career best.

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The Braves beat the Mets, 9 – 8, on an anticlimactic play in the 10th inning. After rallying from two runs down in the bottom of the 9th on Brooks Conrad’s two-run homer off closer Francisco Rodriguez, the Braves take advantage of a balk by reliever D.J. Carrasco that allows Diory Hernandez to score the winning run. Before coming back, the Braves blow a 6 – 2 lead by giving up a four-run 5th inning to the Mets. Chipper Jones drives in 5 runs, tying a career best.

Cliff Lee pitches a two-hitter to run the Phillies’ winning streak to 7 with a 3 – 0 win over the reeling Marlins. The Phillies have the best record in the major leagues at 44-26. Lee also helps with the bat, collecting two hits and an RBI in improving his record to 7-5.

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Cliff Lee pitches a two-hitter to run the Phillies’ winning streak to 7 with a 3 – 0 win over the reeling Marlins. The Phillies have the best record in the major leagues at 44-26. Lee also helps with the bat, collecting two hits and an RBI in improving his record to 7-5.