New York 8, Washington 9: Another four-run lead wasted. They’ve zoomed past the panic stage in Flushing. You should hear these distressed dorks calling NY radio stations. Words cannot describe this collapse. Philly is 1.5 out.

Philadelphia 7, St. Louis 4: Surprising to see a team triumph in a marathon 14-inning affair with a mere two extra-base hits. The Cardinals only had one. Cole Hamels got hit hard and losery Brett Myers blew a save. And they still won.

Chicago 2, Cincinnati 5: There would be no magic two nights in a row. The streaking Brewers (four in a row!) won, so they’re tied for first.

Baltimore 0, New York 12: Mike Mussina pitched seven shutout innings, perhaps reclaiming his postseason starting spot in the process. No reason to get worked up just yet, but Boston lost to Toronto when Eric Gange pooped himself in the eighth inning and the Yanks are just 2.5 back.

Cleveland 7, Detroit 4: Four homers propel the Tribe to the win, and the Indians are tied for the best record in the AL with Anaheim.