Brandon Webb pitched a complete game victory against the the Phillies today. The Dbacks won 8-3 with Brett Myers getting tagged for 6 earned runs in 5 innings in his losing effort. Webb gave up only 2 earned runs and improved his record to an astounding 8-0. He is only the 7th pitcher all time to get a win in each of his first 8 starts of a season.
Both Shane Victorino and Eric Bruntlett had 2 hits on the day. Bruntlett raised his average to .250. That might not look good, but considering where he was at when he first subbed in for Jimmy Rollins (who looks good in his rehab starts, and will rejoin the team in San Francisco this weekend).
Yesterday: The Phillies pulled yet another late game win. The Phillies scored 2 runs in the 8th inning to take a 5-4 lead that would hold to be enough for the victory. JC Romero got the win after he came in the finish out the 7th inning for Ryan Madson who was only able to get 1 out and gave up 1 run. Tom Gordon then came in to hold the 8th inning giving up 1 hit and striking out 1. Brad Lidge then came in and continued his dominance closing out the game and getting the save without giving up a hit, and striking out 2 of the 3 batters he faced.
The 8th inning rally began when Shane Victorino struck out swinging but made it to first base when the ball got away from the catcher. Eric Bruntlett then came up to bat and drove in Vic with a double. Chase Utley was then able to drive in Bruntlett with a single to take the lead.
The Phillies had 7 hits by 7 different players. And Ryan Howard went 0-4 with 3 strikeouts. Way to go Ryan. If it were not for your power and past history, you would have been designated long ago.
