Off to a bad start.
The Good: Nothing new, this team can hit the ball out of the park. All I wish is that these homeruns could’ve came with maybe one or two guys on base. But it comes as no surprise, 6 runs is not enough to secure a win. Romero is really showing that he might have gotten his act together and could be a possible closer. Which would mean Myers could come back to the rotation next year. But we have all winter to discuss that. Howard didn’t strike out!!!
The Bad: Mr. Moyer. Why do you suck so bad? How can Nunez be considered a professional hitter when he hits a ball out of the infield once every 20 at-bats. The week from hell begins.
This is going to be an unbelievably long week. Living or dieing on each pitch during the Phillies’ games. Then having that emotional rollercoaster ride during the Mets, Padres, and Rockies game. I really hate scoreboard watching. And the Phillies have/had the benefit of being tied for first and were in control of their own playoff berth. But once again, they get close to the finish line and start choking. All I ask is that if they don’t make the playoffs, just lose every game from here on out. I can’t go through this turmoil for another 5 days.
Kyle Lohse will try to help the Phillies get off to a better start in their next attack on the Braves. Coming off his worse start since coming to Philadelphia, Lohse is going to have to rebound against a very powerful Atlanta team. Next to May, September has been Lohse’s worst month compiling a 6.10 ERA in 5 starts. In his one start against Atlanta this year, he went 6.2 innings allowing 2 ER.
Last start (9/20): ND / 2.0 / 6 ER / 6 H / 2 BB / 0 SO / Washington
Coming off of 3 fantastic starts, the Braves ace, Tim Hudson, is going to do all he can to rain on the Phillies parade. In his last 23.2 innings, he’s allowed 6 runs. While the Phillies tried to use the homerun to win on Wednesday, they won’t be able to use that against Hudson as he has only given up 9 homeruns this entire year so far. This is due to his control and ability to induce ground balls. Against Philadelphia this year, Hudson is 0-1 in 4 starts with a 4.39 ERA in 26.2 innings.
Last start (9/21): L / 7.2 / 3 ER / 8 H / 2 BB / 5 SO / Milwaukee
Last words . . . Gillick leaving after next year? Is that a good thing?
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Posted on September 26, 2007 by Soss | Filed Under Phillies, Philadelphia, Professional Sports, Philly Sports, Baseball
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