News - Ryan Madson
Pedro Martinez and Ryan Madson combined on a seven-hit shutout Sunday as Philadelphia's 1-0 win over the New York Mets capped a doubleheader sweep. Martinez (5-0) gave up the six hits in eight innings against his former team with two walks and seven strikeouts in 130 pitches. Madson gave up a hit in
Ryan Howard hit a three-run homer in the 10th inning Wednesday, giving the Philadelphia Phillies a 4-1 decision over Pittsburgh. The Phillies gave up the tying run in the ninth inning, and then came back to pick up a win that kept them seven games in front of Florida in the National League East. Steven Jackson (2-3) walked Jimmy Rollins to open the 10th and gave up a single to Shane Victorino.
Raul Ibanez hit a two-out, three-run homer in the 10th inning Thursday, lifting the Philadelphia Phillies to a 6-3 victory over the New York Mets. The Phillies won twice in a three-game series and moved four games in front of the Mets at the top of the National League East. Philadelphia overcame a two-run deficit in the late innings and then came up with a big hit in the 10th. Bobby Parnell (2-2) retired the leadoff man in the 10th, but gave up a single to Shane Victorino and was replaced by Ken Takahashi.
Late two-run homers Sunday by Chase Utley and Matt Stairs lifted Philadelphia to a 7-5 win over Colorado. Utley's shot with none out in the top of the eighth inning created a 5-5 tie, and Stairs, batting for winner Ryan Madson (1-0) launched the game-winner with one out in the ninth. Utley led the attack
Reliever Ryan Madson signed a three-year contract extension with the Philadelphia Phillies. The Philadelphia Inquirer reported Monday Madson could make as much as $12 million if he reaches all his incentives.
