Plus, Joe Blanton had his worst outing of the year, giving up eight earned runs on seven hits and four walks. It's the first time Country Joe has given up more than four earned runs in a start since June 18. Adam Eaton anyone? He's available; so is Rodrigo Lopez.
In the 7th, it's Nationals 8, Phillies 2. Sounds like a no-stress time for Brad Lidge, eh Charlie?
"I don't see us using him in the seventh or eighth inning," Manuel said. "I look at him as a closer. That's kind of where he fits. I see him pitching once he needs work. If we're behind in the game or we're ahead or something by a good margin we'll get him to make sure he pitches live in the game. He needs to get work where he can command his pitches and he feels good about himself. I agree that he needs work like that. That's kind of what he wants. I don't know how much work like that from here to the end of the season we can get him."
Like she did in Game 4 of last year's NLCS, Christine sounds like she's on the verge of giving up on her Phillies despite their favorable standing. {I'm not. I just want them to win, now.}
Up two games in the Wild Card standings with 23 to play, the Red Sox had a day off. They have only one more day off after this one.
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