PREFERS TEMPLE'S OFFENSE TO PRINCETON'S
Brad Lidge closed out last night's clincher by coming into a non-save situation, leaving his streak of converted saves at 49 straight. Tampa and Boston are not among his victims in a stretch that began Sept. 25, 2007, against the Reds while he was pitching for the Astros. No. Team
6 Marlins
5 Reds and Nationals
4 Brewers
3 Cubs, Cards, Dodgers, Mets, Padres
1 Rangers, Astros, Giants, Diamondbacks, Pirates, Rockies
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6 MORE NUMBERS
4 HRs that Phillies pinch-hitters have hit in the postseason (Jerry Martin and Bake McBride vs. Dodgers in the 1978 NLCS, George Vukovich vs. Expos in 1981 NLDS, and Matt Stairs vs. Dodgers in 2008 NLCS)
4 Postseason games that the Phillies scored in the first inning, and they won all four games
6 Wins for Cole Hamels in his last 11 starts on the road, dating back to July 28 in Texas
16 Innings the Phils have scored in 77 postseason innings
20 Wins for the Phils in their last 25 games
99 Wins for the Phils this season, counting the playoffs, three short of the franchise record set in 1977 and 1993
