Phillies keep playoff race tight with win.
The Good: They sure looked like a good team out there. Grant it they were helped out when Utley wasn’t called out for running on the grass infield. I have to admit, I thought he should’ve been called out. But getting a call to go your way wasn’t the only reason why they won. Lohse really has been a savior to this rotation. This team got quite a few surprises, many going against them, but Lohse has really been a huge part of this team making the push for the playoffs. Rollins is continuing to add to his resume of why he should be the NL MVP
The Bad: Not really much to complain about after a last season win. One thing that is starting to reveal itself is that Werth may not be able to be an everyday player. At least not until he learns to hit right-handed pitchers at a more consistent rate. During that stretch when he was on fire, he was hitting off of anyone that stood on that mound. But now that he’s come back down to earth, he’s once again having trouble with the righties.
For the first time in 10 starts, Kendrick is coming off an appearance in which he didn’t allow a run. We’ve been watching this kid go out at take the mound and put up great performances on a weekly basis and we sometimes forget that he’s only a rookie. This is easily his biggest start of his young career. And we’ll have a chance to see if this kid has the guts to pitch a good start in late September. In his one start this year against the Braves, Kendrick lasted 5.o innings allowing 2 runs.
Last start (9/22): ND / 6.0 / 0 ER / 6 H / 0 BB / 6 SO / Washington
Phillies have their work cut out for them in their season finale against Atlanta. They are going up against the future hall of famer John Smoltz. He’s allowed 3 or less runs in his last 10 starts (2.38 ERA in the month of September). In that same stretch of ten games, he’s allowed 3 or less walks in each start. And his strikeout total has suffered either. What I’m trying to say is that if the Phillies want to make the playoffs, they’re going to have to earn it. Smoltz has only faced the Phillies once this year, in that start he went 6.0 innings allowing 3 runs.
Last start (9/22): ND / 8.0 / 2 ER / 2 BB / 3 H / 8 SO / Milwaukee
Last words . . . Victorino got rid of the mohawk? I need a new hero.
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Posted on September 26, 2007 by Soss | Filed Under Phillies, Philadelphia, Professional Sports, Philly Sports, Baseball
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