walk the pitcheron just 4 pitches---
no, no, no, no, no!
But that's what Adam Eaton did last night in the 4th in his 7th bid to get a decision this season. Well, he got one: a great big 1 in the loss column. The Phillies had just taken a 2-1 lead on an Eric Bruntlett homer, which came ironically after a double by Eaton. But Eaton gave the lead back in spades, starting with a bases-loaded walk on four straight pitches to Randy Johnson. I understand why Charlie stuck with him but will someone please get this guy straightened out. Just about the time Eaton was exhibiting a frustrating loss of resolve, ex-Phillie Gavin Floyd was taking his 3rd no-hit bid of the season into the 9th in Chicago. Grrrr. Meanwhile, Eric Bruntlett has really been a credible fill-in for J-Roll, who is now this close to a return. Bruntlett's defense has been good and he's been getting key hits, which bodes well for the rest of the season.
