Playoff Refelctions: Philly Goes Up 2-0, Boston Strikes First...

Last night, I spent much of it flipping between the games along watching the political news on TV. Well, the baseball on the air has been somewhat compelling so far, and it is fascinating to see what has come about so far. The first game, which featured the Philadelphia Phillies versus the Los Angeles Dodgers just two hours up I-95 showed why October is so unpredictable. The Phillies won the game, 8-5, thanks to the golden arm (ok, no so much) of Brett Myers and also his ? um, bat ? as he went 3 for 3 with three RBI's and went five innings for the win. Shane Victorino, also had a huge night with two hits, four RBI, and a huge game saving catch in centerfield in the eighth inning robbing Casey Blake of a sure double, if not a triple. Chad Billingsley, who I thought would win, only went a little more than two innings in the loss and surrendered eight runs ? all but one earned. The one-man team of Manny Ramirez hit a 3-run homer in top of the fourth; however, the res...