DoBro impressive in Doc's complete game win

Written by Mike Mariano | 29 July 2010

What a way to face expectations for the Phillies rookie call-up.  Domonic Brown found success during his first game in the show to the tune of two hits, a double, two RBIs and two runs scored.  In a night where the Ryan Howard donned the Golden Sombrerro (four strikeouts), the rest of the offense stepped up all around him:

• Jayson Werth: 3-4 w/ three runs scored, two doubles
  
• Raul Ibanez: 2-3 w/ a run scored and two walks
  
• Carlos Ruiz: 3-4 w/ three RBIs, two doubles and a run scored

On the mound, Roy Halladay was everything and more, just as we've become accustomed to.  Complete game, nine strikeouts, one earned run (when the game was in hand), only 114 pitches.  The Doc just goes out and dominates, night in and night out.  It's a shame that he's got a 12-8 record to show for it.  He's in the league top-10 for wins and losses and it has only to do with lack of run support at times.  Say what you want about the team not keeping Cliff Lee (I certainly have), but choosing Roy over Cliff was entirely the right move.

That's seven straight for those keeping track at home.  Joe Saunders and Kyle Kendrick face off tonight, we'll see what Kendrick has left in the tank after his strong performance last time out.  Also, be on your daily Roy Oswalt look out, a deal is apparently imminent which I will post on shortly.