With the help of New York losing 6 out of their 7 last games (all at home) and squandering a seven game lead with 17 to play, the Phillies clinch the NL East title for the first time in 14 years by beating the Nationals on the last day of the season, 6-1. The Mets’ colossal failure down the stretch is considered by many to be the worst collapse by a team in baseball history.

On September 30, 2007 — With the help of New York losing 6 out of their 7 last games (all at home) and squandering a seven game lead with 17 to play, the Phillies clinch the NL East title for the first time in 14 years by beating the Nationals on the last day of the season, 6-1. The Mets’ colossal failure down the stretch is considered by many to be the worst collapse by a team in baseball history.

 

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