Monday, June 9, 2008

digging the heat, sweeping the braves

On another hot day in Atlanta, the Phillies pulled off another 9th-inning win. Both starters, Jorge Campillo (5.1 innings) and Adam Eaton (6 innings), gave up three runs early and that's where the scoring stayed till the top of the 9th, when the Phillies plated 3. Shane Victorino, who had an exciting series, was in the thick of things. Ryan Howard chipped in with his 3rd double of the day, for 2 more RBI. Make it 6-3, Phillies. Brad Lidge needed only 7 pitches to notch his 17th save in 17 tries. The Braves had been 25-8 at home before the weekend. It was the first time this season they were swept at home. On to Miami and more heat.