Yes, I know this is late. Blame my work schedule and the fact that these games don't get over until 1:00 AM. Damn west coast road trips.
Game Recap:
The Phillies were shut out for the first time in nearly three months as Arizona salvaged a win out of the three game series.
What went right?
Ryan Howard was 2-4.
Raul Ibanez went 2-4.
J.A. Happ allowed two runs over six innings of work. He walked two and struck out five.
What went wrong?
Shane Victorino was 0-3, and left the game in the eighth inning with what's being called a left knee contusion.
Greg Dobbs was 0-4.
Both Scott Erye and Todd Walker allowed runs out of the bullpen in one inning of work each.
The Phillies struck out 12 times.
Game Analysis:
There's not that much that can be said about this game. I'm going to blame it on Cliff Lee hangover and then move on, because I think that's for the best. It's not every day the best offense in the National League gets shut out by a pitcher who has an ERA that's approaching my shoe size. Normally, the Phils kill pitchers like this, but not last night. It just wasn't to be, but you figured there could be a let down, especially after beating one of the best pitchers in baseball the night before.
Do I like the fact that they lost last night? Of course not, I love when the Phillies sweep teams. However, it's not the end of the world. They're still 17 games over .500 and have a six game lead in the division. All things considered, it's all good.
Tonight, Rodrigo Lopez (3-0, 3.09 ERA) pitches for his job, as he goes against Jonathan Sanchez (3-9, 4.92 ERA). Sanchez threw a no hitter somehow this year, so you never know, but I think the Phils can take this one.
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