What was billed as a big weekend for two teams last week turned into an afterthought for one. For the Phillies the final season series with the Braves is tune-up time. The priorities are staying sharp and staying healthy. For the Braves it's a chance to win the Wild Card and to honor the retiring Bobby Cox.
Last night in the 6th, Jimmy Rollins broke the game open with a line-drive grand slam on the first pitch he saw from tough reliever Peter Moylan. The slam was set up by a crucial error by third baseman Brooks Conrad and a savvy at-bat by rookie Domonic Brown. Again, regulars started then gave way to the bench guys. Kyle Kendrick was (smaller case) ok, giving up two runs in six innings. Watching his opponent Brandon Beachy was more interesting. The Phillies kept hitting every chance they had and waltzed away with an 11-5 win. After Rollins hit the slam, the Braves' dugout looked depressed. Vance Worley goes today against Tommy Hanson.
