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Phillies can't complete the sweep of the Nats



Poor hitting and fundamentals will kill a team usually. Except even if you have those two things fall into place even a good team can beat a team like the Nats who are 44-83.

But, the Phillies managed to screw this one up last night thanks in part to Jimmy Rollins' botched play in the 7th.

Sure, they won the series with two wins out of three games, but they should not have lost this game last night.

Ryan Madson blew a 3-2 lead and instead of the Phillies having a 3-game winning streak, they instead have another disgusting loss under their belts. And, it really hurts to lose to a team that had a 12-game losing streak.

Let's face it, they're not going to have a magical run this year. And, they certainly won't win the division.

A shake up is needed for this team because we've been through it with this group of players and they can't get it done.

Ryan Howard got his ten million and is too lazy to become a great defensive player and unwilling to change his approach to hitting. That type of play is what has marred this franchise this year.

And, if Jimmy Rollins doesn't put the team first, then maybe they should consider moving him as well.

The Dodgers come to town tonight. Kyle Kendrick will be on the hill against Greg Maddux, who will make his debut tonight for the Dodgers.