The only good thing about last night's loss to the Tampa Rays is that I now get to use my ticket for Game 5 of the World Series. After some early inning sloppiness behind him, Brett Myers pitched well enough to win. Instead, he left after 7, with the Rays up 4-0. Myers gave up three earned runs. The Rays scored their four on one hit.The Phillies had lots of chances at James Shields, but were unable to deliver. Shields lasted 5.2 innings, left with the lead, and got the 4-2 win. All you really need to know about this game, this series so far: The Phillies are now 1-28 with RISP. Gotta take the car out of the garage to get it running. Talking to you, Jimmy and you, Jayson, and you, Gregg, and you, Shane. Pat, too. The pitchers and Carlos Ruiz, meanwhile, are all doing their part. Mitch Williams was right about the much-maligned Ryan Howard, who yesterday had some good hits---but ended up stranded. The Phillies are outhitting the Rays but not when it counts. They've had plenty of opportunity to smack the Tampa pitchers around. So far I do not see that the Rays are at all superior. They're a good enough team but I rather wonder how they made it to where they are.
Friday, October 24, 2008
world series game 2: 1 for 28
The only good thing about last night's loss to the Tampa Rays is that I now get to use my ticket for Game 5 of the World Series. After some early inning sloppiness behind him, Brett Myers pitched well enough to win. Instead, he left after 7, with the Rays up 4-0. Myers gave up three earned runs. The Rays scored their four on one hit.The Phillies had lots of chances at James Shields, but were unable to deliver. Shields lasted 5.2 innings, left with the lead, and got the 4-2 win. All you really need to know about this game, this series so far: The Phillies are now 1-28 with RISP. Gotta take the car out of the garage to get it running. Talking to you, Jimmy and you, Jayson, and you, Gregg, and you, Shane. Pat, too. The pitchers and Carlos Ruiz, meanwhile, are all doing their part. Mitch Williams was right about the much-maligned Ryan Howard, who yesterday had some good hits---but ended up stranded. The Phillies are outhitting the Rays but not when it counts. They've had plenty of opportunity to smack the Tampa pitchers around. So far I do not see that the Rays are at all superior. They're a good enough team but I rather wonder how they made it to where they are.
