Carlos Carrasco got his first triple-A win last night, going six innings and giving up eight hits and three runs, all unearned. He struck out a season-high 10 and walked none. Carrasco, in his second game at triple-A, was again sharp, throwing all of his pitches for strikes and exhibiting poise and confidence. The 'Pigs committed four errors behind him; that makes seven in his first two starts with the club. The kid has been totally impressive so far in his promotion to AAA. Most of the Buffalo Bison strike-outs were swinging.In Philadelphia, meanwhile, it was more of the same.
Futility---
thy name is
our lineup
Despite seven innings of one-hit ball by Joe Blanton, who may have thought offensive support was a given on his new team, got a taste of the real world as the Phillies lost 2-0 in 12 to the Pirates. The loss went to 'Pigs Les Walrond, who has not impressed. But it was all about the offense, shut out now for 23 consecutive innings. And but for that phantom home run on Tuesday.... It's the first time since 1999 that the Phillies have suffered back-to-back shutouts. They had their chances last night, leaving 12 on base. Frustrating, disappointing, confounding. Is that the sound of a season going down the drain?
