Phils rally by Mets in 13, move into 1st (AP)

Courtesy Yahoo! Sports - Top News  Wed, 08/27/2008 - 00:26

Philadelphia Phillies' Chris Coste gets hugged from behind by Shane Victorino, right, after the Phillies defeated the New York Mets 8-7 in the 13th inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2008, in Philadelphia.<br /><br />Victorino scored the winning run off of Coste's bases-loaded, RBI-single.

Brett Myers' pinch-hit appearance drew laughs in the dugout.

Chris Coste's clutch hit gave them reason to celebrate. Coste hit an RBI single in the bottom of the 13th inning and the Philadelphia Phillies overcame a 7-0 deficit to beat the New York Mets 8-7 on Tuesday night and retake the lead in the NL East.



 

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