It was a complete game for Roy Halladay and for the Phillies last night. Halladay was superb, but the Phillies' defense was maybe even better, with Shane Victorino, Ryan Howard, Chase Utley, Juan Castro, and even sub Wilson Valdez chipping in with some outstanding plays. Werth and Ibanez provided RBI doubles in the 2-0 win. Halladay threw 113 pitches in what was an all-around complete game.
With a pitching match-up featuring Halladay vs. Hudson, you would think that Braves' fans would be out in droves. But no, there were only 21,000 plus on a night of mild temperatures.
Placido Polanco, hit in the elbow by a Hudson pitch, had to leave the game and was replace by Wilson Valdez. X-rays were, mercifully, negative. Enough already with the injuries.
