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PHILADELPHIA -- Jay Bruce of the New York Mets is pretty confident right now. And for good reason.Im swinging at pitches I can hit, Bruce said after the Mets 5-1 win in Philadelphia on Friday. Thats the bottom line. Thats the key to my success.And lately, hes been keying the Mets success, too.Bruce homered for the third straight game and fourth in his last six, helping the Mets clinch at least a tiebreaker for the wild-card spot and ensure their season lasts past Sunday, the leagues final regular season date.A win Saturday in Philadelphia would clinch their wild-card berth.The reason you play is to make the playoffs, Bruce said. Ive been fortunate enough to go the playoffs three times... Its like Opening Day every day. Its great. Thats why we play. Were close to securing that and we really look forward to having that opportunity and really controlling our own destiny. Were not really focused on what anyone else does. We come in here tomorrow and take care of business, it wont matter.Its step one of a bigger accomplishment, said New York manager Terry Collins. Were certainly pleased we get to play past Sunday.Their wasnt a celebration in the Mets clubhouse Friday. That will likely come Saturday or Sunday.Collins raved about Fridays starter Robert Gsellman and how New Yorks young pitching has dazzled after being thrust into a playoff race.Saturday afternoon, the Mets turn to veteran righty Bartolo Colon (14-8, 3.42 ERA) to try to clinch their playoff spot. He will oppose Phillies RHP Phil Klein (0-1, 8.22).Colon is coming off his worst start in 2016. He allowed seven runs on eight hits in 2 1/3 innings in Miami earlier in the week.Klein was used out of the bullpen Wednesday and will try to give the Phillies as many innings as possible to avoid getting deep into a bullpen that has been getting battered lately.Philadelphia dropped its fifth consecutive game Friday night.Were certainly limping home, Phillies manager Pete Mackanin said Friday an hour or so after being ejected for the first time this year. Not playing well, not swinging the bats very well.They struck out 14 times Friday night. And after scraping a run across in the second inning, never really looked like they were in the game at the plate.Shortstop Freddy Galvis left Fridays game with what the team called right hamstring tightness. No update was given after the game on whether Galvis would be available for the final two games of the season.The Phillies are putting the finishing touches on another rebuilding season and saying farewell to longtime slugger Ryan Howard this weekend. The Mets, meanwhile, are just trying to take care of business.Carlos Guillen Mariners Jersey . Tuesdays surgery at Atlantas Piedmont Hospital was performed by Dr. Xavier Duralde and Hawks team physician Dr. Michael Bernot. Zac Grotz Jersey .1 million pounds ($61.2 million) on Saturday, giving the beleaguered English Premier League champions a major lift. https://www.cheapmariners.com/2555k-domingo-santana-jersey-mariners.html . Speaking Thursday on TSN 1050 Thursday, the Leafs GM also touched on the questions surrounding the teams leadership and the struggles of his big-name free-agent signing. “Its not from lack of effort from the coaching staff. Marco Gonzales Jersey . R.J. Umberger scored twice to lead the Blue Jackets to a franchise-record for consecutive wins with a 5-3 victory Tuesday night over the Los Angeles Kings. Tino Martinez Jersey . Brett Kulak and Jackson Houck of the Vancouver Giants were each charged with assault causing bodily harm on Aug. 18, according to the B.C. court services.SYDNEY SWANS ROOKIE RICHESHEATH GRUNDY - A few clubs showed some interest but none acted on it until pick 42 of the 2005 rookie draft. The South Australian was recruited as a forward but is now one of the leagues best key defenders.KIEREN JACK - Rugby league convert who played for Sydney club Pennant Hills before being picked up in 2005 rookie draft. Started AFL career as a tagger but became a fine midfielder in his own right and replaced Adam Goodes as co-captain in 2013.JAKE LLOYD - Overlooked in two national drafts, with many clubs ignoring the Horsham products work ethnic and wrongly deeming him too small. Played in the 2014 grand final.SAM NAISMITH - Hails from north-eastern NSW town of Gunnedah. Was set to play university rugby before taking a call from Paul Roos (then an academy coach at the Swans). The ruckman has overcome some injury trouble to entrench himself at AFL level.TOM PAPLEY - Proved a capable goal-kicker for Gippsland in the TAC Cup but most recruiters doubbted the apprentice plumbers ability to do it at AFL level.dddddddddddd Booted a career-best four goals last Saturday to help the Swans win their semi-final.DANE RAMPE - Ignored after three seasons in the VFL. Came back to hometown Sydney and was playing for University of NSW when word got around at the Swans he might be worth a look. Was named in this years All Australian team.XAVIER RICHARDS - Young brother of Ted who joined the club in 2012, having been overlooked at two national drafts. The defender was swung forward in the NEAFL earlier this year and is now holding down a spot in the forward line alongside Lance Franklin.NICK SMITH - Represented Vic Metro in the under-18 national championships and played alongside Cyril Rioli at Scotch College. Despite being a great kick he was overlooked in the national draft. All Australian defender in 2014. ' ' '