Carlos Carrasco (shown here) was charting pitches last night in the IronPigs' dugout. I could see his dimples from my seat. Kris Benson, on his long rehab from surgery two years ago, got the start. He pitched well, but did not figure in the decision. The win went to Rudy Seanez, on a rehab assignment from Philadelphia, who pitched a scoreless 8th. Benson, 32 or 33, is tall, slim, and quick. Seanez, 39 and a mixed martial arts practitioner, is short and boxy. Amazing how many players stick around for more. Is it the money? Camaraderie? Fame? Competitive juices? Benson looked ready to be back in the bigs, but the Phillies for the time being have a rotation that's set. Had he been a bit quicker, things might have been different. In the mix: Benson and Happ and maybe Carrasco.Just as the game started a flock of Canada geese flew low over the grandstand. Autumn was suddenly in the air. Only 9 home games left this season.
