Last night the IronPigs came up short again---against a light-hitting Braves team. The 'Pigs took a lead, lost it, had lots of chances to make it up, and did nada. With a man on 3rd and no outs, they must be batting under .100. The boys from down South, meanwhile, seemed to have no trouble adjusting to the prevailing cool temperatures.
J.C. Romero, starting an 18-day rehab stint, made his first game appearance since the World Series. After he pitched the 7th, I left. Romero gave up the go-ahead run and you knew that was the game. Jason Donald continues to be a mediocre hitter, Lou Marson to slump, and John Mayberry to swing for the fences. The Phillies had better stay healthy because the reserves do not inspire confidence.
Mike Cervenak is out with a broken wrist, which could be a devastating blow to an already uninspiring 'Pigs offense.
It was good to see J. C. pitching again but having to listen to the middle-aged 'Little Leaguers' around me has been brutal.
