Once again the Phillies' offense was stymied last night-to the tune of just four hits and one run in the first seven innings.
Then, that Fightin' Phils switch got turned on, the one that we saw so often last summer when they had an unbelievable number of comeback victories.
Shane Victorino answered the call with a 3-run shot in the 8th to give them a 5-3 lead. And, then things got dicey in the 8th and 9th.
Raise your hand if you thought Ryan Ludwick would seal their doom when he stepped to bat with bases loaded. Ryan Madson hasn't been exactly very effective, but when he got Ludwick to hit into a double play suddenly it seemed this was the Phillies' night.
The drama didn't stop there though. Brad Lidge did his best Mitch Williams impression by loading them up only to seal the game in the 9th.
This was a series that the Phillies could have very well been swept in, but they found ways to win the past two games. And, Brett Myers once again looked like the effective starting pitcher that we have seen before-circa 2005 and 2006. He went 6 innings, gave up just 2 runs, while walking none. He only struck out three batters but the key stat is his 64-46, as in his strikes to balls ratio.
Looks like the time down on the Pig Farm has helped Myers out tremendously.
The Phils are idle tonight and will take on the Marlins tomorrow night in South Philly.
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