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.

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