Saturday, September 17, 2011

Philadelphia Phillies beat St. Louis Cardinals to clinch fifth straight NL East title

FROM THE EXPRESS TIMES

Roy Oswalt threw seven dominant innings, Raul Ibanez hit a grand slam and the Philadelphia Phillies clinched their fifth straight NL East title with a 9-2 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals tonight.

In a season where nothing less than a World Series championship would be considered a success, there wasn't much of a celebration on the field. The Phillies had a been-there, done-that attitude toward winning the division last year, and this time was no different.

Players ran onto the field a bit faster than usual, but they simply exchanged handshakes, hugs and high-fives as if this was an ordinary game in April. They did, however, put on shirts and hats proclaiming themselves division champs.

http://www.lehighvalleylive.com/sports/index.ssf/2011/09/philadelphia_phillies_beat_st.html

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