Game Recap:
The Phillies jumped on David Price early, knocking him around for ten runs to break their six game losing streak.
What went right?
Chase Utley went 3-5 with a home run, a double, two runs scored and four RBI.
Ryan Howard was 1-4 with an RBI and a run scored.
John Mayberry Jr. was 1-4 with a three run home run.
Carlos Ruiz went 1-4 with an RBI.
Shane Victorino was 2-3 with two walks, two runs scored and an RBI.
Jamie Moyer pitched six innings, allowing one run on five hits. He struck out four and walked three.
What went wrong?
Jimmy Rollins was 0-5...but he did reach on an error in the first inning and scored on Chase's double. Plus, he had an awesome catch off of an Evan Longoria drive that hit a speaker.
Pedro Feliz was 0-4.
Game Analysis:
A World Series rematch, against one of the hotter teams in baseball, with the new young super pitcher on the mound. Not exactly the best way to stop a losing streak, right? Well, if you're the Philadelphia Phillies, this situation couldn't have come at a better time. David Price was knocked silly last night, and didn't even make it out of the fifth inning against the suddenly hot bats of the Phils. I don't know where this Phillies team was while they dropped eight of nine at home, but if all it takes for them to win is to put them in their road uniforms and let them bat first, then I'm all for it.
This is the best game the Phillies have played since their last road trip. Almost everything went right from the start. Both Jimmy and Shane reached base, and the big boys drove them in, with Chase leading the way. Jamie Moyer looked great on the mound, as he kept the Rays off balance for six strong innings. Of course, having a 6-0 lead before you even get out on the mound is a great way to build your pitcher's confidence, even though Jamie doesn't need anything like that.
Sure, the scoring only came in two innings, but this was a great sign. Hopefully, the Phillies can turn this into a winning streak now, especially with the Mets dangling so close to .500. There's only two more weeks until the All Star break, so the Phils need to get some space between them and the rest of the NL East as quickly as possible.
Today, Joe Blanton (4-3, 5.28 ERA) looks to keep the good mojo going, as he faces Matt Garza (4-5, 3.83 ERA). It's like the 2008 World Series all over again...go Phillies!
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