Under new/old manager Jack McKuen, the Marlins continue to look like a lost bunch. I happened to hear Logan Morrison, their promising outfielder, on the radio and he sounded depressed talking about his team. After Monday night's game, he reportedly tweeted to the effect that someone should have told him they'd be facing 'Baby Doc' that night.
On the 4th of July, Vance Worley was stout for seven, giving up just two hits and no runs. Stutes and Bastardo made it hold it and the Phillies beat the Marlins 1-0 in a two-hit shutout. Ricky Nolasco was the hardluck loser.
Tuesday was a beat-down. Cole Hamels gave up two runs over eight innings and the offense clobbered Marlin starter Chris Volstad. Final score: 14-2.
As for Wednesday, let's draw a veil over the game, which featured too, too many gaffes and errors. The Phillies blew a couple of leads to lose 7-6 in 10 innings.
Polanco has been resting his aching back but is still thinking he will take part in the All-Star game. Victorino, out with a thumb injury, was voted to the game as the Final Man in the NL. Take the honor, skip the game, stay home and rest. Not likely to happen, I know.
