Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Brad Lidge, left, celebrates with catcher Carlos Ruiz after Lidge retired Colorado Rockies' Troy Tulowitzki for the final out of the Phillies' 5-4 victory in Game 4 of the National League baseball division series Monday, Oct. 12, 2009, in Denver. The Phillies advanced to the NL Championship Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers. AP Photo logo AP Photo 28 months ago

Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Brad Lidge, left, celebrates with catcher Carlos Ruiz after Lidge retired Colorado Rockies' Troy Tulowitzki for the final out of the Phillies' 5-4 victory in Game 4 of the National League baseball division series Monday, Oct. 12, 2009, in Denver. The Phillies advanced to the NL Championship Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers.

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