PHILLIES NEWS

He struggled in his first start, but today Freddy Garcia was everything advertised. He only lasted 5 innings, but they were all good ones, as he allowed just 2 runs on 4 hits. Also for once the Bullpen closed the deal for him, as they allowed just one run the rest of way and issued only two walks. Of course, they had plenty of breathing room to work with as Ryan Howard returned to the lineup early and homered and knocked in 3 runs, Wes Helms had 3 hits, and Chase Utley collected 2 more hits and scored 3 runs. In all, although 4 came in the top of the 9th inning when they were no longer needed, the Phils put up 9 runs ,their best output of the season, and won going away 9-3. Thus, the Phils have successfully won back to back games for the first time this season, and 3 out of there last 4 and have now improved to 6-11. Of course, they are still only in 4th place, in the NL East, but that's better than last place, and who knows maybe after today, the Howard can finally get going and the Phils can continue this roll that they are currently on. Well, that's all I have for today, I guess I ma just too excited for words today, for some reason, oh well.