Crowds waiting for the first Sunday afternoon game of the season at Coca-Cola Park.It was far milder weather last night at the ballpark. I went with a friend, who while not a baseball fan does like baseball bingo. And Tuesday is baseball bingo night. Behind effective pitching by lefty Les Walrond and some timely hitting, the IronPigs cruised to a 7-0 win over the Norfolk Tides, who feature two ex-Phillie farmhands. They would be Chris Roberson and Mike Costanzo. Except for the 6th-inning, when he had to work out of a bases-loaded jam, Walrond was quick and economical, buoyed no doubt by a 4-run third that put the 'Pigs up 5-0. Walrond went 7 and was followed by John Ennis, who also held the Tide at bay. Both Andy Tracy and Mike Cervenak homered. A good time was had by all. My friend even won at bingo.
In Philly, meanwhile, Kyle Kendrick gave up three hits and three runs to the Braves in the 1st, then settled down and allowed just 3 more hits in the next five innings. The Phillies later took a 5-3 lead. That was trimmed to 5-4 in the 9th, when Jayson Werth, starting in center for Shane Victorino, who was playing right, misplayed a fly ball and allowed a runner to score. That ended Brad Lidge's scoreless streak, but Lidge overcame the glitch to register the save.
