An A'Phillies' Heel

In the past month, the Mets have consistently beaten everyone they've played. Except the Phillies.

If you look at the standings, the Phillies are, in fact, the only team that the Mets "have to" beat. The Phils are in second place, chasing the Mets, and the Mets have had a couple of prime opportunities to put the Phillies away. Then the Mets choke.

Last night was no exception. The Phillies won in the 10th inning, thanks to two Mets errors.

I'm not all that worried about the Phillies, because they seem to squander whatever opportunities the Mets hand them, playing sub-par baseball against the worst teams in the league.

Still, it's like that annoying little brother who won't leave the room when his older sister wants to make out with her boyfriend. I would know. I was that little brother.

But I'd be remiss if I didn't point out that my streak continues. I attended Wednesday evening's Mets/Braves contest, which the Mets won 4-3. It was my tenth game of the season, and the Mets have won all ten.

I should really start attending Phillies' games.

A quick note to regular readers of B&E who bleep over the baseball postings:
I'm not above pandering. I will do my best to give you something non-baseball-related to enjoy within my baseball posts. First: Brad Pitt as Achilles.