THE PHILLIES SHOULD FRIGGIN' WIN!!!What a disgrace. Joe Blanton went seven innings, giving up no runs, one hit and two walks. Usually, when you have a world-class offense, that means an easy win. No, the Phillies lost 2-0 in 12 innings. They're now scoreless in their last 23 innings.
Oh, and did I mention tonight's futility came against the Pirates? The Pirates. The team that gutted its roster at the trading deadline and is about to tie the Phillies franchise with most consecutive losing seasons.
Former Sox Doug Mientkiewicz had the first hit, Craig Hansen got the save, and Brandon Moss made an excellent diving catch and then doubled off Shane Victorino at first to end the game. Christine's not happy with me for saying this, but if the Phillies traded Pat Burrell for Manny Ramirez, those guys wouldn't be on the Pirates. And I bet Manny could have driven in at least one run tonight.
In a match-up of NL East teams that seem to understand there's a pennant race going on, the Mets beat the Marlins 3-0.
Not much better: The Red Sox lost to a Wild Card competitor, the White Sox, 5-3. That was Jon Lester's first loss since May 25, which was his first start after his no-hitter.
The Rays and Twins are winning; the Yankees are losing.
[Photo credit: Associated Press]
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