Hey, it could've been worse.
It could've been 30-3.
The Phillies were half as bad as the Orioles last night in a 15-3 loss to the Dodgers at Citizens Bank Park. J.D. Durbin pitched OK in his first three innings before he allowed four runs in his final three. Derek Lowe had his sinker working, which stifled the Phillies offense. And Jose Mesa and Clay Condrey each got shelled to turn an easy five-run victory for the Dodgers into a laugher.
The Phillies could have used Cole Hamels, huh?
Hamels is eligible to be activated Sept. 1, which would be the following Saturday in Florida. He is confident he will be ready by then after learning he has no ligament damage in his injured left elbow. But you have to wonder what lefthander Fabio Castro is going to give the Phillies in the series finale this afternoon against the Dodgers.
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Jim Salisbury tries to figure out how in the world the Phillies are a game behind the San Diego Padres in the National League wild card standings.
I like how Jimmy Rollins explained that Tuesday: "Duct tape and Motrin."
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Adam Eaton will make a 40-pitch rehab start tomorrow for double-A Reading. I'm betting he will pitch next week against the Mets. He's eligible to be activated Monday.
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Wouldn't you know it? Baseball Tonight's Eric Young agrees with me: The Phanatic is the face of the Phillies.
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Remember when the Phillies' rotation was supposed to be filled with proven veterans? Yeah, not so much today.
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Shane Victorino is back and Chase Utley is taking batting practice.
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Photos from last night's debacle.
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John Dewan's Stat of the Week looks at the pitchers with the best and worst run support.
Comments (7)
Awful last nite, hopefully they can rebound this afternoon.
Following up on some thoughts the other day: I'm also amazed at how well the team has held together, love the spirit the players have, love the support the fans have shown all year, really amazed at how well Manuel has helmed the ship and hope they bring him back.
Some good news, though: Stephen A. Smith is no longer writing for the Inquirer!
Posted by John in LA | August 23, 2007 9:25 AM
Posted on August 23, 2007 09:25
FYI: Stephen A. Smith is BACK!!
http://www.philly.com/philly/hp/news_update/20070822_Stephen_A__Smith_due_to_return_to_reporting.html
Posted by RJ | August 23, 2007 9:43 AM
Posted on August 23, 2007 09:43
You just ruined me freakin' week. Show me some love today, Fabio...
Posted by John in LA | August 23, 2007 9:52 AM
Posted on August 23, 2007 09:52
He stopped writing years ago, what's the big deal? Did anyone actually read his column?
Posted by John Q. | August 23, 2007 11:26 AM
Posted on August 23, 2007 11:26
It’s bad when your clean up hitter and previous years MVP comes up to bat and you assume it’s going to be an out right? That’s where I’m at with Ryan right now. I think we really need Chase back.
Posted by B Dub | August 23, 2007 4:13 PM
Posted on August 23, 2007 16:13
This lineup needs to be changed. With Victorino back there's no way in hell that Burrell should be batting 3rd.
Posted by steve | August 23, 2007 4:51 PM
Posted on August 23, 2007 16:51
Hamels' chiropractic comments are spot-on. I have been doing astonishing work for 25 yrs. Not only pinched nerves, but also stingers, herniated discs, shoulders, knees, arm and sciatic pain, and wrists, too. Have worked on Tigers' players in Lakeland, FL. I can start immediately. MJMcCloud, DC, DACLU
Posted by Dr. McCloud, Father Judge '70, PSU '74 | September 9, 2007 11:49 AM
Posted on September 9, 2007 11:49