Blown Saves and Big Innings

Written by Mike Mariano | 30 June 2010

It took three separate three run innings and Brad Lidge almost cost the Phils the win, but in the end they took home the W in a 9-6 extra inning affair.  Somehow Brian Schneider and Wilson Valdez both hit homers and just about everybody on the team had a hit or two.  Joe Blanton's ERA is 6, so we'll call it a victory that he only gave up 3 in his near 8 innings of work.  On the other side, Mike Leake was no match for the Phillies lineup and it was a rare poor outing for the great young rookie pitcher.  To win the game, Raul stepped up with a big double to win the game for the Philthies.

Today, Doc Halladay throws and the game started at 12:30 so you've all got a nice good distraction during work today, so make it a point to not be very productive.  2.5 games out and charging back.