So the Phillies came limping home from a disastrous roadtrip last week to play the Mets. Nothing like a sweep to make everyone feel better. It's absolutely hilarious to listen to the New Yorkers trash the Philadelphia pitching, when the Mets are throwing out the likes of Livan Hernandez and Fernando Nieve, whom call-up Rodrigo Lopez and stalwart Jamie Moyer bested, aided by timely hitting and sterling defense by their mates. Sunday was a nice, taut pitching duel between Santana and Blanton. The lead-off solo homer by Jimmy Rollins (nice to see you back) was all the Phillies needed, but Chase Utley added another in a 2-0 shutout. Blanton was superb!
Brad Lidge notched two more saves. Sunday's was a 1-2-3 stikeout of the side. Best of all, he looks healthy for the first time all year. If the knee is good, Lidge is good. If he's good, the bullpen may just fall again into place.
The Mets and their fans whine much too much about the team's injuries. Shall I list the ones the Phillies have had? And injuries are no excuse for the dismal defense the Mets have played all year.
