I'm not all the park tonight, but I thought something was up when Ryan Madson closed out tonight's game.

Here's what: Brad Lidge was right knee inflammation. He had an MRI, according to manager Charlie Manuel, and there was no structural damage.

Manuel said Lidge first felt the pain this weekend in Florida. For the time being, Madson, who has pitched pretty well this season, will nail down the ninth for the Phils.



Also of note: Carlos Ruiz (right oblique strain) was scratched in his rehab start tonight in Lehigh Valley. This will likely push back his return to Philadelphia from the disabled list.