Matt Stairs did it again, but this time his game-winning two-run homer came in the 9th. After Chase Utley's two-run shot tied the game at five in the 8th, Stairs put the Phillies up 7-5 in the 9th. Madson and Lidge then combined to keep the Rockies off the board and secure the win. It was Stairs' pinch-hit dramatics, though, that captured the imagination.
Not lost in all of this was another bad performance by a Phillies' starter. Chan Ho Park was ineffective, lasting just 3.2 innings and giving up five runs. Starters now have a combined ERA north of 10. The bullpen by contrast has been brilliant.
Today in Washington the Phillies get to play their third Opening Day game of the season.
