Carlos Carrasco stretches pregame last Thursday in Moosic.Last night, however, Carrasco had a double-A game, seeming to lose focus despite striking out seven. He struggled to the tune of six runs (and two walks) in five innings, which destroyed his 0.48 ERA in a 10-1 IronPigs' loss in Buffalo.
I was station switching last night, from the 'Pigs' coverage to that of the Bisons to the Phillies games vs. the Nationals--skipping the clueless Nats' broadcasters. Thank the stars we have Larry Andersen and Scott Franzke!
Joe Blanton had another sub-par start, lasting only five and giving up four runs. While the Nationals are dismal, their 10-game losing streak made them dangerous. But the much-maligned bottom of the order was able to manufacture enough runs to tie the game. It helped that Charlie had put speedster Victorino in the 6th hole. Then in the 8th, Jayson Werth, hitting in Vic's customary 2-spot, put the Phillies ahead with a solo home run. Brad Lidge nailed it down in the 9th with his 31st straight save. It was a game they had to have.
