Charlie Manuel got his 300th win last night as Phillies' manager. Since 2005, when he took over, the Phillies have won more games than any other NL team. Big kudos to Mr. Manuel and the Fightin's.
Last night's game featured two 23-year-old pitchers: Kyle Kendrick for the Phillies vs. Jo-Jo Reyes for the Braves. The Phillies scored first, on a 5th-inning solo homer by catcher Carlos Ruiz. Pat Burrell added another in the 6th. But Krazy K, who walked an unacceptable five, lost his one-hit shutout in the bottom of the inning, via a two-run homer by Chipper (Who Else) Jones. The bullpen again took over and did a magnificent job. In the 8th, Victorino led off with a walk. Chase (Who Else) Utley tripled him home. Ryan Howard then brought Ut in. In the 9th, with the Phillies up 4-2, Rollins tacked on some insurance with a majestic 2-run homer (a big man's homer, one of the broadcasters called it). Brad Lidge, already up and warmed, came in for the finish. So far, so good.
