Joe Blanton was on the mark and the Phillies offense delivered in game one, but the bats went silent in game two and failed to bail out Jamie Moyer. The Phillies took game one by a score of 9-3 and fell to the Marlins 3-0 in game two.
Game One
The Phillies certainly got things started on the right foot, pacing themselves to an early win.
Ryan Howard scored the game's first run in the second inning on a ground out by Miguel Cairo. Jimmy Rollins would score on a Howard ground out in the third inning to put the Phillies up 2-0. Jayson Werth brought in two more runs in the fifth inning, scoring Shane Victorino and Chase Utley on a single to center field to increase the lead to 4-0 and in turn remove Marlins starter Josh Johnson form the game.
In the eighth inning the Phillies blew to game away, scoring five runs. The burst started with a one out solo home run by Raul Ibanez. A wild pitch would score catcher Paul Bako and Howard delivered another big hit to cap the scoring with a two run single to right field with two strikes. Howard's single put the Phillies in front by a score of 9-0, and then it was just a matter of picking up six more outs from there.
Starting pitcher Joe Blanton pitched seven strong innings. He allowed just two hits, struck out nine batters and walked two.
Sergio Escalona allowed three runs in relief, but Tyler Walker and Clay Condrey came in to put the game away.
Game Two
Moyer took the mound for the Phillies in the back end of the double header with the hopes of completing the rare sweep. Though the veteran pitcher performed well outside of his new bullpen duties, the offense behind hi went silent.
The Phillies saw Moyer go seven innings while scattering nine hits, including a pair of solo home runs to Dan Uggla and Cody Ross. All three runs were charged to Moyer and he also struck out five batters and walked just one. In the process Moyer lowered his season ERA to an even 5.00 and is flirting with getting it below five in his next appearance.
The offense forgot to show up for the second game it would appear. Marlins starter Anibel Sanchez shut the Phillies down in the nightcap, limiting the NL East division leaders to just two hits through eight innings. Both hits were recorded by Chase Utley who never had anything to really work with in regards to base runners. The Phillies only drew two walks in the game off of Sanchez.
The Marlins sent Leo Núñez to close things out in the ninth inning, and he did so in 1-2-3 fashion.
Magic Number
With the game one victory the Phillies did their part to lower their magic number, which now stands at five. The Marlins made sure to keep the Phillies from lowering the magic number any more, picking up their first win against the Phillies at home this season. Meanwhile the Atlanta Braves, who had taken over sole possession of second place with the Marlins' game one loss, picked up a win to remain 7.5 behind the Phillies.
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Game OneThe Phillies certainly got things started on the right foot, pacing themselves to an early win.
Ryan Howard scored the game's first run in the second inning on a ground out by Miguel Cairo. Jimmy Rollins would score on a Howard ground out in the third inning to put the Phillies up 2-0. Jayson Werth brought in two more runs in the fifth inning, scoring Shane Victorino and Chase Utley on a single to center field to increase the lead to 4-0 and in turn remove Marlins starter Josh Johnson form the game.
In the eighth inning the Phillies blew to game away, scoring five runs. The burst started with a one out solo home run by Raul Ibanez. A wild pitch would score catcher Paul Bako and Howard delivered another big hit to cap the scoring with a two run single to right field with two strikes. Howard's single put the Phillies in front by a score of 9-0, and then it was just a matter of picking up six more outs from there.
Starting pitcher Joe Blanton pitched seven strong innings. He allowed just two hits, struck out nine batters and walked two.
Sergio Escalona allowed three runs in relief, but Tyler Walker and Clay Condrey came in to put the game away.
Game TwoMoyer took the mound for the Phillies in the back end of the double header with the hopes of completing the rare sweep. Though the veteran pitcher performed well outside of his new bullpen duties, the offense behind hi went silent.
The Phillies saw Moyer go seven innings while scattering nine hits, including a pair of solo home runs to Dan Uggla and Cody Ross. All three runs were charged to Moyer and he also struck out five batters and walked just one. In the process Moyer lowered his season ERA to an even 5.00 and is flirting with getting it below five in his next appearance.
The offense forgot to show up for the second game it would appear. Marlins starter Anibel Sanchez shut the Phillies down in the nightcap, limiting the NL East division leaders to just two hits through eight innings. Both hits were recorded by Chase Utley who never had anything to really work with in regards to base runners. The Phillies only drew two walks in the game off of Sanchez.
The Marlins sent Leo Núñez to close things out in the ninth inning, and he did so in 1-2-3 fashion.
Magic NumberWith the game one victory the Phillies did their part to lower their magic number, which now stands at five. The Marlins made sure to keep the Phillies from lowering the magic number any more, picking up their first win against the Phillies at home this season. Meanwhile the Atlanta Braves, who had taken over sole possession of second place with the Marlins' game one loss, picked up a win to remain 7.5 behind the Phillies.
Original Story:
http://macho-row.blogspot.com/2009/09...
