Chase Utley got the Phillies on the board in the first with a two-run homer. After a 78-minute rain delay in the middle of the 6th, Cole Hamels handed the game to the bullpen with a 4-1 lead. But it ended up taking 12 for the Phillies to scratch out a 6-5 win over the Marlins. Utley singled in the go-ahead run in the 12th and Werth added another for insurance. Brad Lidge again indulged a penchant for making things difficult by giving up a run in the bottom of the inning but he did get the save.
Just when you thought the bullpen was sorting itself out, it pulls a clunker. Forget Halladay, bring in some relievers and a solid starter. Not to mention that righthanded bat off the bench. Bruntlett and Mayberry are not getting it done.
Clay Condrey was activated from the DL and Tyler Walker DFA'd to make room for him on the roster.
The IronPigs were rained out and will play a doubleheader today. I will be at home slaving over a hot keyboard.
