Philadelphia blow out Mets 12-2 to punch playoff ticketPhillies can clinch NL East title with win on SaturdayAfter the Philadelphia Phillies clinched a third consecutive playoff appearance Friday night, they shook hands on the field and walked back toward the dugout as though it were any other regular-season victory.Moments later, manager Rob Thomson gathered his players in the clubhouse and thanked them during a tempered champagne toast acknowledging their significant achievement. Continue reading...