Phillies 4, Rockies 3Game 98 - Sunday Afternoon, July 25th in Philadelphia
On a sweltering day in Philly, the Phils outlasted the Rockies and the thunderstorms to win their 6th straight home game. The win, coupled with a Braves' loss, pulled the team to within 5 of the division leaders.
J.A. Happ started his first Major League game since April 15th, lasting 5 innings and leaving the game with his team trailing, 3-2. The Phils were on the board as a result of Ben Francisco's 2-run home run in the 2nd, but the Rockies had countered with 3 runs of their own. The Phils squandered scoring opportunities in the 4th and 5th before heavy thunderstorms halted play for 99 minutes.
In the 7th, pinch-hitter Wilson Valdez led off with a double and came around to score the tying run when Jimmy Rollins singled to left. Rollins then single-handedly manufactured the go-ahead run with his base running skills. Having advanced to second on left-fielder Carlos Gonzalez' error, Rollins then stole 3rd base. He alertly scooted home with the team's 4th run of the day following a Rafael Betancourt wild pitch. The Rockies' pitcher appeared to have forgotten Rollins was on third and he neglected to cover home plate.
Brad Lidge did his thing, loading the bases in the 9th just to make it interesting, before striking out Ian Stewart to end the game and earn his 9th save.
Trade Winds: Scouts from the Astros, Rays, Giants and Pirates were at the Phillies game this afternoon, allegedly to gather intel on Happ and Jayson Werth.
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