Game Recap:
Despite six solid innings by Joe Blanton, the Phillies could get nothing going on offense until the ninth inning, losing the game when Chris Coste struck out with runners on the corners.
What went right?
Not a whole lot tonight.
Joe Blanton pitched six strong innings, giving up three runs on eight hits and striking out five. He allowed a fifth inning solo home run to J.J. Hardy and a two run double to Mike Cameron in the sixth.
The Phillies bullpen pitched great in relief of Blanton. Chad Durbin, Clay Condrey, Scott Eyre and Ryan Madson held the Brewers without a hit for the final three innings of the game.
Jayson Werth continued his hot streak, going 2-4 with his second homer of the season in the ninth inning.
Chase Utley reached base for the 33rd game in a row with a first inning single.
What went wrong?
The Philadelphia offense couldn't get out of the blocks against Braden Looper, and finished off by leaving 11 men on base for the game.
While he was solid, Blanton gave up yet another home run by a Philadelphia starting pitcher.
Jimmy Rollins and Shane Victorino still can't seem to get started, going 2-8 in the top two spots in the lineup.
Game Analysis:
There isn't really a lot to talk about from the game tonight. Braden Looper came out and owned the Phils for six innings, and despite a brief sign of life in the ninth inning, the bats were quiet tonight. Leaving 11 men on base isn't going to cut it in any game, especially after Joe Blanton gives you six good innings like he did tonight. Any time a pitcher can hold a team to four or less runs, your team should be able to win the game. That didn't happen tonight, and the Phillies are back under .500. Hopefully, this little see-saw ends soon, with the Phillies back over .500 for the rest of the season.
Tomorrow, Cole Hamels (0-1, 11.17 ERA) looks for his first win of the season against Dave Bush (0-0, 5.40 ERA). It's the first Business Person's Special of the season, so cut out of work early and go watch the Phils.
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