Kyle Kendrick leaked runs from the start and the offense continued to run with the battery on low. Should I even mention Jasyon Werth trying to score from third on a shallow fly to the strong-armed Hunter Pence? And not even bothering to slide into home? Michael Bourn, meanwhile, got on base, then ran wild the whole series long, while our speedsters were pop-pop-popping out.
The Astros prevailed easily yesterday, wining 5-1 and sweeping the series. What a disaster. It was the first four-game sweep by a visiting team at Citizens Bank Park. A disaster doubled. If the Phillies do not make it to the playoffs, point to this series for sure.
Joe Blanton pitched well on Monday night in a 3-2 loss, Cole Hamels was again brilliant on Tuesday night in a 4-2 loss, Roy Halladay was very good Wednesday night in a 3-2 loss. The bullpen, too, was outstanding throughout the series and the homestand. But the offense is again putrid.
So it's off to San Diego, Los Angeles, and Colorado. Splutter, splutter.
