Quick Hits on the Phils

Phils took two of three from the Cubbies this weekend. I caught the second game, and it was one of the more entertaining games I've been to in a while. There was like 6 different plays at the plate total, and most worked out for the Phils. Plus both teams scored 6 runs in the 7th inning. Also, there was a rain delay that lasted for over an hour.

Fact: When you are of age, rain delays are not bad at all.

The only negative things I have to say about the game: our third base coach needs to be fired. He held up Burrell at third when he could have scored, and then sent somebody else later on in that inning and they got nailed. It was almost like he was trying to make up for his first call by showing the fans that he does send people. It totally backfired. And, to top it off, Freddy Garcia went on to hit a stand-up double which would have scored the run anyway.

The other negative thing, Ryan Howard was placed on the 15 day DL. Not so bad, though. With a pulled muscle, rest is the only thing that works. So biting the bullet now could pay off, especially if it prevents a season long nagging injury.

One more thing about that Phils game, I love Sugar Shane Victorino, and I love plowing into the catcher, but if he slid he easily would have scored. Instead he went to make contact with the catcher and pretty much got himself out.

And furthermore, Susan, I feel pretty good about calling him Sugar Shane.