Game Recap:
The Phillies got another complete game from Roy Halladay, as well as a great showing from Domonic Brown in his Major League debut as the Phillies won their seventh game in a row.
What went right?
Placido Polanco went 1-5 with an RBI.
Raul Ibanez was 2-3 with two walks and two runs scored.
Domonic Brown made his Major League debut and looked great, going 2-3 with a double, two runs scored and two RBI.
Jayson Werth was 3-4 with three runs scored.
Carlos Ruiz went 3-4 with three RBI.
Roy Halladay pitched a complete game, allowing a single run on six hits. He didn't walk a batter and struck out nine.
What went wrong?
Greg Dobbs was 0-4.
Ryan Howard went 0-4 with four strikeouts.
Wilson Valdez was...Wilson Valdez. Sure, he drove in a run, but he was still 0-3.
Game Analysis:
Tonight was the seventh straight win for the Phillies, but that wasn't the story. Roy Halladay's complete game victory wasn't the story, either. Tonight, the story was about Domonic Brown and his debut in the Major Leagues. A lot of people, myself included, had said that if and when Shane Victorino went on the Disabled List, he should be called up, and that was the case today. Victorino was placed on the 15 day disabled list, and Domonic Brown was called up.
In his first major league at bat, Brown showed what he can do. He drove a pitch just about out of Citizens Bank Park for an RBI double, and then scored later on in the second inning. He would score again in the sixth inning, and drive in a run in the seventh inning. It made for a productive day for the newest Phillie, who is looking at maybe just two weeks on the roster before being sent back to Triple A. So far, it's been great for Domonic Brown. Tonight, he drove in two runs and scored twice. That's all you can expect from a rookie in his first start and then some. If he can continue with this pace, he'll be just fine, and he might be great even if he can't.
The offense looked great tonight, but it was another complete game effort from Roy Halladay that carried the day. Once again, Halladay finished the game, allowing a single run during nine innings. I don't know what else can be done for him, as he is just dominating opposing teams at the moment, but for the most part, he is looking like one of the best pitchers in the National League. Ubaldo Jimenez has slowed down, but Halladay has looked good all season. If he had run support from the Phils, he would have 15 wins, too. It's just that simple. Now, the Phils are starting to win, and Halladay is around for the ride. He still has just 12 wins, but as the season goes on, he'll get more and more.
It was a great day in all for the Phillies. Roy Halladay pitched another complete game, and Domonic Brown looked every bit like the player he should be for the Phillies for at least one game. Tomorrow, the Phils look to increase their seven game winning streak against new Diamondback Joe Saunders. Kyle Kendrick (6-4, 4.60 ERA) goes for the Phillies.
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