Fans didn't have much reason to come to their feet at last night's IronPigs game, though the t-shirt toss got them going. Otherwise, much as he used to do to the Philies, Knight starter Tomo Oka flummoxed the 'Pigs in a 5-2 loss. Bats also figured in what excitement there was. One went sailing into the crowd behind the visitors' dugout, as a 'Pig struck out extravagantly. A couple of others shattered spectacularly. One exploded, its jagged pieces flying high into the backscreen and making fans cower. The maple bats put players and coaches at risk. Will it take an injury to a fan for MLB finally to do something about them?As for the game in Houston, this morning's headline in the Inky said it all: Eaton pitches well, Phils still lose. Ryan Howard more and more makes a case for a future at DH. More effort, please, with the glove!
