Sorry for the delay on this one, but moving into a new apartment sort of takes precedent.
Game Recap:
After a rough outing from J.A. Happ, the Phils scored six times in the seventh inning to avoid being swept by the Red Sox.
What went right?
Jimmy Rollins was 1-4 with a run scored, a home run and three RBI.
Shane Victorino was 2-4 with two runs scored and two RBI.
Ryan Howard went 2-5 with two RBI.
Pedro Feliz went 3-5 with two RBI.
Jayson Werth was 2-5 with a run scored and an RBI.
Chase Utley went 2-4 with two runs scored.
What went wrong?
J.A. Happ didn't look sharp. He lasted just 5 and 2/3rds innings and allowed five runs on seven hits. He walked six and struck out three.
Greg Dobbs was 0-4.
Game Recap:
After two straight rough losses against Boston, the Phillies finally got to return the favor, rocking Josh Beckett and preventing the sweep. While the Phils have only managed to beat Washington in a series at home this year, they've yet to get swept, and their road record is still the best in the majors. Yesterday though, they showed why no one can give up on them, especially when the game is close. J.A. Happ didn't have his best stuff, but the Phillies still held it together, with the big bats leading the way. Jimmy Rollins, Shane Victorino, Chase Utley, Ryan Howard and Jayson Werth all scored at least once during the game, and Rollins nailed the tying home run in the seventh inning off of Beckett. Twelve batters came to the plate in the seventh inning, and from there, it was all Phillies.
It's amazing what a change can to for a pitcher. Chan Ho Park still isn't great, but he's looked better coming out of the bullpen than he ever did in the starting rotation, and if he can keep coming in to eat up innings in games like this, it'll be a good thing. With Scott Eyre on the DL and Kyle Kendrick and Sergio Escalona back in the minors, it's going to be interesting to see which pitcher the Phils either decide to keep up with the big club or sign, but I'm sure they'll find someone soon enough. Yesterday wasn't the best game by Happ, hell he gave up a home run to Beckett. The most important thing is that he managed to settle down after a bad second inning, and aside from that home run, he looked decent after that. It wasn't a great start, but he managed to keep the Phils in it until they took the lead, which is all you can ask from most pitchers. Plus, the Phillies didn't get swept by Boston, so I'm happy. I hate Boston.
Tomorrow, the Phils get back into action against the Blue Jays. Cole Hamels (4-2, 4.62 ERA), goes against Ricky Romero (3-3, 3.71 ERA). Go Phillies!
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