MLB: Philadelphia 8, Washington 5

WASHINGTON, July 30 (UPI) -- Chase Utley's two-run homer finished off a five-run fifth inning Wednesday and helped lift Philadelphia into first place with an 8-5 win over Washington.

Utley hit a home run for the second straight night and Shane Victorino added a solo shot as part of a three-RBI game.

Philadelphia jumped over the New York Mets into a half-game lead in the National League East. Florida is just 1 1/2 games behind the Phillies.

It was Philadelphia's fourth straight win and Washington's eighth straight loss.

The big fifth inning gave the Phillies a 7-3 lead, enough of a cushion for 46-year-old Jamie Moyer to pick up the 240th win of his career. Moyer (10-6) gave up three runs on six hits over six innings and tied Frank Tanana for 12th place in victories all-time among left-handers.

Brad Lidge, pitching in his fifth straight game, earned his 26th save.

Tim Redding (7-6) gave up seven runs on 10 hits in four-plus innings to take the loss, his third straight.