PHILLIES NEWS

The hits just keep coming for the Phillies. For about 2 innings tonight, it looked like Phillies starter Ryan Madson was on his way to another 9 inning masterpiece and the Phillies were on their way to a big win as they racked up an early 3-0 lead. However, as soon the Padres lineup got a second chance against Madson, from the 3rd inning on, they lit him up for 8 hits and 5 runs, as the Madson left the game after just 5 innings of work. The Phillies bullpen did the job for once, and kept the Padres off the board for the rest of the game but the Phillies were not able to add on to their three runs, despite 2 hits each from Ryan Howard and Chase Utley. Translation, Padres 5, Phillies 3, and more frustration for the Phillies and their fans. Well, you know what they say there is always next year, and the year after that, and the year after that, and oh well you know what I mean. Anyway, on a more positive note the Phillies did receive some good news today as it was announced that Jon Lieber will start for the Phillies in the series opener with the Pittsburgh Pirates tomorrow night. It will be his first start since going on the DL on May 29. Hopefully he will be able to give the Phillies his best stuff, or at the very least a win. After all, he is technically the Phillies designated staff ace and the Phillies really need him to play like one. Well, until tomorrow happy trails everyone.