Game Recap:
The Phillies pounded Ted Lilly and the Cubs, scoring ten runs on nine hits as they extended their winning streak to nine games.
What went right?
Raul Ibanez was 1-4 with a three run home run.
Carlos Ruiz went 2-4 with a home run and three RBI.
Ryan Howard was 1-4 with a home run.
Jimmy Rollins went 1-3 with a run scored and an RBI.
Chase Utley was 1-3 with an RBI.
Shane Victorino was 2-4 with two runs scored.
Rodrigo Lopez pitched six solid innings, allowing one run on five hits. He walked three and struck out five.
What went wrong?
Not one thing. This game was awesome.
Game Analysis:
After starting the second half of the season strong, the Phillies continued their great play last night. After almost wasting a scoring chance in the first inning, Raul Ibanez did his thing and nailed a three run home run to dead centerfield. After that, there was no way the Phils were going to lose last night. They took Ted Lilly behind the woodshed and showed him how a flyball pitcher does at Citizens Bank Park.
There is literally not a single thing I can complain about in regards to last night's game. The Phillies are playing their best baseball of the season right now, and when they're getting ten runs a game and great pitching from Rodrigo Lopez, there's nothing that needs to change. I would still like them to get Roy Halladay, of course, but right now, this team is doing everything it needs to in order to get back to the playoffs and defend their World Series crown. I know this momentum will eventually slow down, but that doesn't mean I can't enjoy the ride right now.
Tonight, Joe Blanton (6-4, 4.44 ERA), tries to make it ten straight wins for the Phillies. He'll be facing off against Rich Harden (6-6, 5.06 ERA). Go Phils!
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