Kyle Kendrick gave up a 3-run homerun to Boston’s JD Drew, and then gave up a solo shot to the next batter, Mike Lowell. The Phillies added a run of their own in the bottom of the inning, but after Boston put up 2 runs in the 3rd, the game basically became out of reach. Final score Red Sox 7, Phillies 4.
Boston is a very good team. I personally feel they are the best in the AL. Although I wish we would have played them tougher, especially after the first game win, I’m not too upset to lose 2-3 to them. I am upset that it happened at home though. The Red Sox are 18-22 on the road.
What’s most alarming about the game is that Chase Utley went hitless again. It’s not too long of a streak, but he is 0 for his last 20 atbats. His BA is now under .300 at .294. It’s just like I said earlier in the season, the whole lineup doesn’t hit at the same time. For awhile it was Chase and Pat Burrell doing all the damage, then it was Jimmy Rollins and Ryan Howard, or Shane Victorino and Geoff Jenkins, or Jayson Werth…you get where I’m going. It seems like 2 guys are on together while the rest of the team coasts for a little bit.
Tonight the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim come into town to play at 7:05. 25 year old Ervin Santana gets the start for the Angels. You can go ahead and add his name to the list of very talented YOUNG pitchers. He is 8-3 with an ERA of only 3.40. A few years ago I was actually worried because it seemed like all the good pitchers in the league were getting old. Luckily all these young guys have come through in the last 2 years and have shined. Cole Hamels, Edinson Volquez, Tim Lincecum, Santana, Cueto, Justin Verlander…the list goes on but I can’t think of any more off the top of my head (if anybody says Joba Chamberlain they are stupid). I leave Chamberlain off because he is only seen as “good” because he plays for the Yankees and ESPN loves the Yankees. The dude has not done well as a starter, and how many middle relievers become stars? Honestly. I don’t care if he didn’t give up a run in 20 innings. Brad Lidge did almost the same and he is in a position that is vital to his team.
