It took them almost all season, but now the Philadelphia Phillies are the team to beat.
With two days left in the regular season, the bold preseason prediction Jimmy Rollins made about the Phillies being the team to beat in the NL East is looking more and more likely to be true.
Trailing the Mets by seven games with 17 remaining, the Phils have come roaring back, winning 12 of 15. Meanwhile, the free falling Mets have lost 11 of 15. If the Phillies hang on to win the division, it will be the biggest collapse in baseball history.
The Phillies amazing streak began with its second straight sweep over the Mets. After winning two-of-three in St. Louis, Philadelphia won three-of-four at Washington and two-of-three over Atlanta.
The Mets were swept by Washington this week and have lost five in a row.
Cole Hamels pitched a gem tonight, striking out 13. Ryan Howard hit his 45th homerun and Jimmy Rollins continued his push for MVP, knocking in two on the way to a 6-0 win.
Philadelphia fans have been going crazy over the Phillies and also watching the Mets score on the scoreboard, roaring and waving white-and-red Fightin' Phils towels.
With the season ending on Sunday, the Phils hold a one game lead in the NL East.
Every day has been exciting. But it's only going to get better over the next two days.
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