PHILLIES NEWS

I am going to be honest, I was busy mowing the lawn this afternoon, so I didn't watch the Phillies game today(Saturday) and you know what, for once I am truly sorry that I didn't because from all the highlights and postgame reports I saw they put on a real show this afternoon. From start to finish in this game the Phillies were Goliath and the Giants were David, but today David misplaced his trusty slingshot and was thrashed by Goliath. No the Phillies pitching staff didn't have it best day today giving up 6 runs, 5 off starter Cory Lidle, and no the Phillies defense wasn't at its best either, committing 2 errors, but the Phillies offense was simply spectacular. They racked up 18 hits and 14 runs, both season highs, against a shellshocked Giants pitching staff. However, despite their 14 runs, the Phillies actually started this game behind 2-0 following the 1st inning and again 3-2 following the 2nd inning. From there though, things took off, as the Phillies scored run after run after run, until they had racked up 10 runs through 7 innings. Even then though, the result still remained in doubt as the Giants had scored 6 runs of their own. Then in the top of the 9th inning the Phillies put all debates of a victory to rest scoring 4 runs to widen their lead to the eventual final score, a laughable 14-6. Today's victory was made all the more sweet by some Phillies players who had the chance to celebrate their own achievements, with career and season milestones. Pat Burrell, who had been struggling so mightily for the past month, suddenly came to life and went 4 for 4 on the day collecting 4 RBIs on a three-run double, and a solo homer his 20th of the season. Ryan Howard, went 2 for 5 on the day collecting 2 RBIs on a 2 run homer, his 30th of the season. Last but not least we have Jimmy Rollins, noted for his normally brilliant defense play, but not usually for his hitting, he may finally have garnered a little respect at the plate today, collecting 2 hits in 7 at bats, 1 of them, his 1,000th career hit, joining Bobby Abreu and Mike Lieberthal, who made his 1st start for the Phillies today since returning from the disabled list, as the only active Phillies players with 1,000 or more career hits. Now when you win a game like this it tends to make you feel good about yourself, and that's probably how the Phillies are feeling right now. Hopefully that good feeling can carry over for the rest of the season. Well, happy trails everyone.