Found June 24, 2009 on Hot Stove Philly: Yardbarker Blogger Network
After one of the worst homestands in team history (1-8), the Phillies were quite happy to get out of the recently unfriendly confines of Citizens Bank park Tuesday with a 10-1 walloping of the Tampa Bay Rays. The Phillies beat the Rays with timely hitting, homeruns, good defense, smart baserunning, and quality pitching from both the [...]
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