The Phils came up with another win over DeadLanta last night as J.A. Happ pitched six scoreless innings to give this team exactly what it needed out of it's fifth starter. Kyle Kendrick should perhaps take a page from Happ's book.
The Phillies have 10 remaining games; one against Atlanta, and three each against Florida, Atlanta (at home), and Washington.
Of these 10 games, it can go either way. Atlanta looks dead, but we've seen over the years how teams like them and Washington can spoil things. After all, the Nats did take two of three from the Phils a few weeks ago. And, Florida will battle and battle everybody in the East just to rain on their parade.
So, as they head into the final 10 contests the Phils can take 8 or 9 out of 10. Does this mean I think they can? Probably not. I do think 7-3 is a realistic number and won't be surprised to see them lose two of three to either the Marlins or the Braves when they face the Braves again.
Just imagine how good the Phillies can be in the playoffs if they can get their offensive studs to work together in unison. Who would've thought that Pat Burrell would be hitting .250 at this time and Ryan Howard would catch up to him in batting average after the way they started off their seasons in April? Burrell is hitting a paltry .176 this month with one homer and 15 strikeouts in 45 at-bats. Howard, on the other hand is .393 with 8 homers, 23 RBI, and 12 strikeouts in 56 at-bats.
Talk about two players heading in opposite directions. Honestly, I don't want Burrell to leave after this year and it will be sad to see him go on this kind of note.
Tonight, Hamels takes the hill against Jo Jo Reyes. Look for a second straight sweep tonight.
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