In his 3 starts since taking over Chan Ho Park's spot in the pitching rotation, J.A. Happ is 2-0 with a 2.45 ERA. Last night, he helped the Phils sweep the Padres with another fine pitching performance. In the midst of a 6-game winning streak, the Phillies are now a season high 11 games over .500. A few more quick items from last night's 5-1 victory:- Ryan Howard hit a 2-run home run in the first to give his team the early lead.
- Starting in right, Greg Dobbs went 2 for 4 to raise his season average to .200. He made a potentially game-saving, outstanding catch in the 2nd inning, robbing what could have been a bases-clearing 3-run double from Padres' pitcher Chris Young.
- Shane Victorino left the game in the 6th with a strained left hip.
- J.C. Romero pitched an inning and a third in his first appearance of 2009.
- Two more late night games, and then I can resume my normal sleep patterns.
Have you noticed all the Phillies starters except for Blanton are lefties now? I'm glad their lineup isn't facing their rotation on a daily basis.
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I'm glad to see Greg's average is now at .200! :) Welcome back, J.C.
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