The Phils began their first world title defense in 28 years, as they opened the regular season at the Bank with a game against the Atlanta Braves. Brett Myers got the start and was decent allowing 4 runs on 8 hits in 6 innings of work. However, the Phils were not able to give him much support, scoring just 1 run on 4 hits, thanks to new Brave Derek Lowe who went 8 innings allowing just 2 hits. The Phils simply looked rusty in this one, but it's only one game and hopefully they'll be able to shake off the rust before long. In the top of the 1st Brian Mcann slammed a 2 run homer to put the Braves up 2-0. In the top of the 2nd Jeff Franceour and his new swing went deep for a 3-0 lead. A couple batters later, in his first major league at bat, Jordan Schafer sent one into the seats for a 4-0 lead. Finally in the bottom of the 9th inning, Jayson Werth slapped a one out single to push across the Phils only run of the night, before Mike Gonzalez struck out the side to close out the 4-1 Braves win. So just like that the Phils are in last place at 0-1 overall. Somehow I don't think they'll be there for long.
2 comments:
Well that wasnt really the game I had pictured in my mind, but I agree with you, they wont be there for long.
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yeah no way, we're going all the way again, because anything is possible!!!!!
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