Game Recap:
Joe Blanton pitched into the eighth inning and Jayson Werth's two run double were enough for the Phillies to pull out their seventh win on this ten game homestand.
What went right?
Joe Blanton was great, pitching 7 and 1-3rds innings and allowing just one run on four hits. He struck out six and walked one.
Shane Victorino was 3-4 and scored a run.
Jayson Werth was 1-3 with two RBI.
Chase Utley went 1-3 with a run scored.
What went wrong?
The Phillies managed only five hits.
Brad Lidge got the save, but allowed a home run to Brandon Moss that made things a little more interesting.
Game Analysis:
This one is very simple tonight. Joe Blanton pitched great, the Phillies scored just enough runs to win, and now they're starting to hit their stride at just the right time. With the All Star break just two games away, it's important for the Phillies to not only start winning games at home, but also put some space between them and the rest of the National League East. Right now, they're doing both of those things.
Again, there's really not much to add tonight. The pitching is finally doing well enough that three runs in a game is enough to pull out a win, and the offense is picking up clutch hits when they need to. Jayson Werth has just been the man lately, and Raul Ibanez comes back for tomorrow's game. Plus, the Mets keep losing. This just keeps getting better and better right now.
Tomorrow, Cole Hamels (5-5, 4.70 ERA) goes against Ross Ohelndorf (7-7, 4.63 ERA). Let's see if Cole can keep a good thing going right now. Go Phils!
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