The Phillies have been on top offensivly all year. Atlanta has one of the worst offensive teams so far this year, yet the Braves are ahead of the Philllies in the NL east.

The reason is plain and simple,  it is a rule that every team should follow...Pitching and Defense win Championships not offense.

I know from experience.  I played in Boston during the early 80's into the 90's and that was the way the teams were put together, no wonder why it took 87 years to win a world series!

The Phillies lost last night to good pitching, 2 great defensive plays by Chipper Jones, and the Phillies inability to hit with men in scoring position...a problem they have had for 3 years now.