Major League Playoffs PHI @ DEN Games 1 & 2

Game 1: Rudy Baker vs. Ruben Ramirez. In the top of the first, Philadelphia RF Willie Rivera is injured on a hit by pitch, and will miss the rest of the series. In the 2nd, Denver's CF George Rivera hits a 2 run HR. Ron Foreman and Stan Marsh trade homers in the 4th, and Denver's bullpen seals it for a 4-2 win. Ramirez W 6-7-2-2-2-5, Baker L 7-7-4-4-2-8, Williamson S 1-1-0-0-0-1.

Game 2: Lee Harvey Oswalt vs. Derek Howe. Philly wins 4-1 on a strong performance from Oswalt W 7-3-1-1-4-6. Howe gets the loss, but pitched well 7-8-2-2-2-5. Devarez gets the 4-out save. Philadelphia elects to not replace Willie Rivera on the roster, so that he can remain eligible for the next round. Corey Sloan goes 2-3 in his place.