PHILLIES NEWS

Delayed from last Monday, the Phils finally had their Jackie Robinson night and they made it count. Early on it didn't look it would be a good night for the Phils, as Craig Biggio led off the night by sending Adam Eaton's first pitch into the seats for a 1-0 Astros lead. Fortunately for the Phils, Jimmy Rollins was ready to answer. Rollins answered by leading off the bottom of the 1st inning with a homer of his own, en route to a 4 hit, 2 RBI, 4 runs scored night, that saw him come a double shy of becoming the first Phil to hit for the cycle since David Bell back in 2004. Although he would be all the Phils would need on the night, Rollins wouldn't be alone. In all, the Phils pounded out 11 runs and 20 hits, including a 3 run homer by Chase Utley that went 460 feet, and 3 hits, 3 RBIs, and 2 runs scored by Shane Victorino. Pat Burrell and Wes Helms also chipped in with 3 hits and an RBI each. For his part, starter Adam Eaton wasn't too shabby either, going 6 innings, and striking out 7 while allowing only 4 runs on 7 hits. The Phils bullpen also chipped in with 3 scoreless innings to finish off the game. Still, as well they played the Phils needed a 3 run 4th inning that gave them a 7-4 lead after having traded the lead back in forth through the first 3 innings, to finally put Houston away. All in all, it was a team win for the Phils, and their 3rd in a row. All of which means that we can officially say that the Phils are now on a roll, as they have now improved to 7-11.