Three out of four isn’t too shabby, and it keeps the Phillies in a three team race for the NL Wild Card. With today’s loss, the Phillies sit two games back of the Reds, who play tonight.
Monday’s game had its share of drama. The Phillies took a 6-3 lead into the ninth inning only to have the Cubs score two on Arthur Rhodes. Fortunately he buckled down and got out of his own jam and held on for a 6-5 win. Jon Lieber picked up the win and he gave up three runs on eleven hits in 6 2/3 innings. Jimmy Rollins hit homerun number 19 and Chase Utley went yard with his 22nd.
Jamie Moyer made his debut on Tuesday and he got the job done. He gave up three runs on six hits in six innings of work. Pat Burrell drove in two runs and Scott Victorino and Danny Sandoval each had two hits and a run.
The Phillies won their fifth straight game yesterday in a pitchers duel. Bret Myers got the job done and held the Cubs to a single run through eight innings with nine strikeouts. Ryan Howard hit a solo homerun (number 44) and Jimmy Rollins drove in the other run.
Today’s game was ugly, but I guess the Phillies were due for a loss. Cole Hamels was knocked around to the tune of nine runs (five earned) in only two innings. Ryan Howard drove in his 114th run of the season in the 11-2 loss.
Next up is three against the Mets. Pedro’s on the DL and Glavine is on the shelf so we won’t face either of their best two starters. I like our chances this weekend.
