The Phils continued their series with the Marlins tonight, as they looked to get a firm hold on the division. For a while it looked like they would do just that as Cole Hamels went 7 innings allowing just 4 runs on 8 hits. Meanwhile, Ryan Howard racked up 4 RBIs all on his own with a 2 run double in the 4th inning, and a 2 run blast in the 7th inning. Raul Ibanez added a solo shot in the 6th inning and Hamels himself slapped an RBI single later in that same inning. After 7 and 1/2 innings the Phils were still ahead 6-3 and appeared to be headed for the win. Then the rains came and the wheels came loose. After an hour or so rain delay Ryan Madson took the mound and gave up a run in the 8th to cut it to 6-5. Then in came Brad Lidge to get the save in the 9th. He almost did, getting 2 outs with only a man on 2nd. Next Hanley Ramirez drew a walk and Jorge Cantu followed him with a game tying single. Finally Bret Carroll lined a pinch single that just got through the infield to give the Fish the 7-6 win. There's really not much else to say. Lidge is still not 100% and it is beginning to become doubtful now that he ever will be, at least this season anyway. Tonight there really wasn't anyone else available to pitch so you can't blame Charlie for giving Lidge another shot. I just hope Chan Ho Park and Brett Myers get well soon. Anyway so the Phils drop to 88-63 overall now and down 6.5 games up in the NL East. The magic number is still 5 though, so there is nothing to worried about.
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
1 comment:
Oh Lidge you continue to confuse me. You look good for a couple games and BAM! blown save. The bullpen could definately use the return of Park and Myers.
Post a Comment