What a night for Jamie Moyer. He didn't even last a full 2 innings in his last start against the Boston Red Sox but tonight was a different story. He was in full command out there against the Yankees. The ump gave him the corners and he painted them all night long to crank 8 impressive innings while allowing just 2 runs on 3 hits and striking out 5. He just had the Yanks off balance all game and guessing what was coming next. Even the potent Yankee offense can't always be successful. Meanwhile, the Phils slumbering offense had their best game in some time. In the 2nd Raul Ibanez walked, stole, yes stole second, and scored on a single by, DH for the night, Greg Dobbs. Brian Schneider and Wilson Valdez followed with a walk and an infield single respectively to load the bases for Shane Victorino. For once the Victorino delivered with the bases loaded, smashing a triple for a quick 4-0 lead.
Next Ryan Howard and Jayson Werth led off the 3rd with back to back solo homers to make it 6-0. Unfortunately the Phils didn't score again after that as the Yankee bullpen shut them down. With Jamie in control through 8 it didn't matter though. Then Brad Lidge came in to close it out in the 9th and things got interesting. After striking out the first 2 batters in the innings, he got ahead of the next 3 batters but couldn't put them away, allowing New York to score and cut the lead to 6-3 and bring the tying run to the plate in the person of Jorge Posada. Lidge again got ahead of Posada and this time he fooled with a hard slider inside to at last strikeout the side and close out the 6-3 win. So it was a big bounce back night for the Phils and here's hoping it carries over to tomorrow.
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It appears that that spark did start a little fire, even under Jamie Moyers butt. The way he pitched was amazing and the run support was there and I always love beating the Yankees.
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yeah I love beating the Yankees also
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