I'd gladly take this cool, wet evening at the ballpark over the soupy heat that is again back. Meanwhile, Brett Myers pitched seven+ solid innings of four-hit ball last night in D.C. He used his fast ball throughout and gave up just one run, unearned, in the 2-1 victory. Yes, it's the Nats, currently the worst team in the majors, but those Nats/Expos always give the Phillies fits. Haven't checked the record but I think Myers does not usually fare well against them. Let's hope this good news continues his next start Sunday night in St. Louis.As expected, J.A. Happ has been recalled to take Adam Eaton's spot, in the bullpen at least for now. Pedro Feliz has been put on the DL retroactive to July 24 with back pain; Mike Cervenak has been recalled from Lehigh Valley to fill the roster spot. Chase Utley, depending on who is talking, does or does not have a hip injury. He says not, his wife says not. In any case, he provided the offense last night with a 2-run homer in the 3rd, following a single by Rollins. Lidge got his 25th in 25 save attempts. And I am reading Joe Bageant's Deer Hunting with Jesus, which is as good as it is depressing.
