Five minutes into Friday night's game in Washington, there was a rain delay of almost two and a half hours. Eventually the game was on and the Phillies took a lead into the ninth, when Ryan Madson came on and blew it in excruciating fashion. It ended with a walk-off grand slam by Ryan Zimmerman. The Nats took it 8-4.
On Saturday, Friday's starter Roy Oswalt (scratched after the rain delay) finally started. He was fab for eight shut-out innings. Michael Stutes came in and finished off the 5-0 shut-out. Wilson Valdez was the offensive spark.
What to say about Sunday? Lots, really, but I'll leave it at another rain delay, two blown saves, and a 4-3 loss in ten. Michael Schwimer made his big league debut and but for one fatal pitch was outstanding.
