Just about every time Jamie Moyer takes the mound, he's making history of some kind. Last night he got the 266th win of his career, tying Eppa Rixey and Bob Feller (both in the Hall of Fame) on the all-time wins list. In eight innings vs. the Cleveland Indians, Moyer gave up just one run, a homer to Russell Branyan, which tied Moyer at 505 with Robin Roberts for the most homers allowed. More history looms. J.C. Romero came in to close in the 9th but put two men on. With one out, Brad Lidge came in to finish the job, striking out both men he faced. The Phillies scored their two runs in the first, then pretty much rested. Jimmy Rollins went 0-4 in his return. Sweet to see him back.
I was flipping between the Phillies and the R-Phils, who are on a run of late. Starter Drew Naylor was stifling and the offense was clicking. Domonic Brown hit two bombs, both deep beyond the right center wall. He also had a potentially bad misadventure in the field, colliding with center fielder Quinten Berry. Other than that, the kid looks ready for just about anything.
Domonic Brown and Jarred Cosart, RHP with the low-A Lakewood BlueClaws, have been selected to represent the Phillies in the All-Star Futures game next month in Anaheim. Great picks! Congrats to both.
