Tonight Pedro Martinez makes his fourth start with the Phillies. He got a boatload of run support in his first start, was rained out in his second, and labored early, then hung on for the win in his third. It's cool here (in the 60's) and wet, not ideal conditions for an ageing pitcher. This past series in Pittsburgh, the Phillies left 25 men in scoring position, and run support may be thin. If there is a game tonight, it may be some kind of test for Martinez, who will be going up against the hot Atlanta prospect Tommy Hanson.
I talked the other day with 'Mrs. October'. When I asked what how she was feeling about our fave team, she said, "They're losing too many one-run games." 'Nuff said.
