I wish I had slept through this one but it was a day game. Joe Blanton gave up one run, a solo homer to Andre Ethier, and five hits in a strong six-inning outing. Dodger starter Hiroki Kuroda gave up no runs in six but the Phillies scratched out a pair in the 7th off reliever Ronald Belisario. Then in the 9th Brad Lidge, with one out, gave up a pinch-hit homer to Rafael Furcal, the first of the shortstop's career. Andre Ethier won it in the 12th with a solo home run off Chad Durbin. Final score: Dodgers 3, Phillies 2.
Brad Lidge has now blown six saves and given up seven home runs. Jimmy Rollins is hitting .217. No need to go any deeper with any numbers. Another sterling pitching performance by a Phillie starter went for naught.
Where is the Guinness when I need it?
