Comeback Chuuch Ruiz!

Written by Mike Mariano | 13 August 2010

Last night was an amazing night for the Phillies.  The return of Shane Victorino (to tremendous applause), but more importantly a ridiculous comeback from a 7-run deficit in the bottom of the eighth no less!  Things were so bleak that I started watching football in the seventh and that was only at 7-2 Dodgers.  I missed the entire thing, I couldn't believe it when I got some celebratory texts.  It put me into a shock for 15 minutes that we actually came back and won.  Insanity.

Bellisario and Broxton combined to give up all 8 runs, only furthering the fact that the Phillies own Jonathon Broxton.  Time and time again the Phillies make the comeback and get the best of him -- last night, Rollins' walk-off, MATT STAIRS -- life is rough for Jon Broxton against the Phillies.  This time the walk-off came from Chuuch Ruiz who knocked the two-rbi double for the win.  Carlos Ruiz is a fan favorite in Philly for a reason, he always seem to step up in crunch time.  Plus, he's a hilarious little Panamanian man who we never thought would make it in the show.

Back to Shane, he got a huge ovation when he pinch hit.  Worked a walk.  Then gave the people what they want and stole second.  He looked good up there, I forgot how much fun he is to watch.

Ibanez' hitting streak is over, but Polanco's continues at 11 games.

Big shout-out to Casey Blake for extending the game with his error on a likely double-play ball.

Also, I love Mike Sweeney, that was a great addition.  He's not going to set the world on fire anymore, but he's a classy veteran and a great bat off the bench.

Great win, gained the Phillies a half game on the resting Braves.