Sunday, September 14, 2008

myers goes the distance for sweep

In game 2 of the doubleheader, on three days' rest Brett Myers threw a complete game against the Brewers and made it look effortless. Swept in four, the Brewers are in a funk but are by no means a bad team. Myers gave up one run on two hits in the 6-1 victory, throwing 95 pitches. He also had a key single that contributed to the Phillies' surging offense. Since his stint in the minors, Myers has an ERA of 1.80. His turnaround has been simply spectacular. The Phillies are now tied with the Brewers for the Wild Card at 83-67 and trail the Mets (83-65) by just one in the NL East. Just 12 games to go.

In Milwaukee, meanwhile, the Astros, driven out of Houston by Ike, were "hosting" the Cubs. Carlos Zambrano tossed a no-hitter in the 5-0 Cubs' win. Tough luck all round for the 'Stros.