The Phillies took a quick 7-0 lead and chased Met starter Mike Pelfrey in the third. The Mets came back to tie it in the fifth and chase Joe Blanton. The Phillies got two back in the bottom of the fifth, added another, on a solo shot by Ben Francisco, in the sixth and held onto the lead as the bullpen came through in solid fashion. Antonio Bastardo, who came on in relief of Blanton, got the win. Howard took control and went four for four. Crazy game, but reminiscent of recent ones with the Mets.
Oh, the reports of a jogging Utley were premature to say the least.
It's Opening Day in the minors. Go, go, go!
