Interleague interlude

The Sox are in Philadelphia tonight for the first of three games against the Phillies. Matt Clement (3-3, 5.58) faces Jon Lieber (3-4, 5.50) in a matchup of struggling starters.

The Sox are in first place in the AL East, a half game over the Stinkins, and 7-3 in their last 10 games. They catch the Phils coming off the wrong end of a three-game sweep against the Brewers. The Phils, 6-4 in their last 10, are in second place in the NL East, two games behind the Mutts.

Meanwhile, the Stinkins take on the Mutts at Shea. So if you're one of what appears to be many fans of both the Sox and Phillies, the best you can hope for is that the standings don't change much over the next three games.