Sloppy play, pressing offense, and mediocre pitching added up to another loss last night in Milwaukee. It was a walk-off loss, too, but we're getting used to that.
Add Jimmy Rollins to the list of players who need a break. Gosh, he no doubt heads the list but he's usually so sure-handed that he makes you forget how taxing a position he plays.
As for offense, it's all Ryan Howard, who is doing his "carrier" best, and the bottom of the line-up. Last night back-up Paul Bako chipped in with a two-run homer. But it was the Brewers who kept chipping away, at a 4-0 lead, then a 5-3 lead. They finally tied it on a Rollins' error (later turned into a hit but), then two batters into the ninth, Ryan Braun hit a two-run homer to give the Brewers the 7-5 win. Tyler Walker did not fare well. Nor did the oh-fer top of the line-up.
I could swear the Phillies' magic number is growing. That's how long it's been stuck on four. This team looks spent. A win would sure perk things up.
