Read: Today in the NL East
Adam Dunn hit a monstrous home run, and Long Island native John Lannan allowed just two runs over 8 1/3 innings as the Washington Nationals held on to beat the Yankees, 3-2.
…And yes, Manny Acta is still the Washington manager
Elsewhere, the Blue Jays pounded the Phillies, 7-1, the Reds dropped the Braves 4-3, and Brad Penny led the Red Sox over his former club, the Marlins, 6-1.
…The Mets remain three games behind the Phillies, but they obviously lost a golden opportunity to pick up ground on their division rivals.
After last night Philadelphia starting pitchers now have an ERA of 5.38 this season.
…Jamie Moyer got shelled again, giving up six runs over six innings
According to CBSSports.com, the Phillies are 2-10-1 in home series thus far. But, of course, they have the best road record in the league.
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