halladay and phils win another

It was fitting that on the day that Robin Roberts died there was another righthanded ace on the mound for the Phillies, another horse who likes to finish what he starts. Halladay only went seven today, giving up two runs, one of which should have been unearned. The Phillies got to St. Louis starter Kyle Lohse early and often. Jayson Werth had a three-run homer, maybe in tribute to Robin Roberts, whose jersey was hanging in the dugout. Raul Ibanez however needed no help for the solo homer he belted into the second deck. The crack of the bat told it all. With two on and two outs, Halladay appeared to be laboring in the 7th. Charlie Manuel came out to the mound. All the camera caught was Halladay mouthing, "No, I can do it." Charlie trudged back to the dugout to the roar of the crowd. And it took Roy only one pitch to retire Matt Holliday. Cue the standing ovation. Chad Durbin pitched the 8th, making it a little adventuresome by hitting two batters, then Danys Baez pitched the 9th. The Phillies won 7-2 and took three of four in the series. The starting pitching was outstanding. The bullpen wasn't shabby either.