Tuesday: A Labor Day parade of one-run losses

Houston completed the four-game sweep as the Phillies continued their bewildering rut with runners in scoring position (1-for-9) and watched the bullpen blow another late lead. Knee-deep in packing tape and moving boxes, and without cable and internet for most of the weekend, missing the Phillies turned into a blessing for Beerleaguer’s Grand Puba. A microcosm of season-long issues came to a head over four unpleasant games. Brad Lidge blew a save on Saturday. Chan Ho Park gave it up...