~The ninth inning for the Phillies was a managerial debacle. First off if you run the shift with a person who has speed on first base someone on your team has to know that they need to cover third base. Whether it be Ruiz sprinting immediately following the throw or it be Lidge. Someone needs to be there. Secondly, after Lidge had given up a hit, a double steal and hit Teixeira someone needed to go to the mound. This is the most important at bat of the season and your closer is obviously ratt...
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