PHILLIES NEWS

Wet, wacky and wild that's what tonight's game in San Fransisco was. The Wet was annoying intermittent rain showers that kept slowing down the game and reeking havoc on pitcher's throwing motions and hitter's swings. The Wild was 9 runs scored by the Phils through the first 4 innings on two triples by Jimmy Rollins, doubles by Chase Utley and Pat Burrell, 3 singles by Shane Victorino and even a bloop single by Carlos Ruiz. The Wild was also 5 runs scored by the Giants in the 8th inning, cutting a 9-2 Phillies lead all the way down to 9-7. The Wacky was 300+, yes 300+ combined pitches thrown by the two teams, as neither got much out of their starters, with the Giant's Matt Cain lasting 3 innings, and the Phils Adam Eaton lasting just 5 innings. Neither got too much out of their bullpens either, particularly San Fransisco whose bullpen allowed 2 runs on 5 hits. Still, the most significant of those 300+ pitches were the final 16 thrown by Brett Myers who came in to close it in the 9th, replacing Tom Gordon at least for the moment, as Gordon remains back in Philly getting x-rays and treatment on his arm which is once again tightening up like it did during spring training. Anyway, those 16 pitches, produced 0 hits , 0 runs, 0 walks, 1 strikeout, and the 1st save of Brett Myer's career. Not bad for a first timer and further evidence that he and not Tom Gordon, should be the Phils closer. So there you have it, wet, wild, wacky, and a big 9-7 win for the Phils improving their record to 13-15. Life is beautiful.