My Fellow Phans,
The Phillies eeked out a pair of victories against the Texas Rangers in the opening series of interleague play before they were denied the sweep by the tough left hander, Matt Harrison. As predicted, the series turned out to be a hard-fought low scoring affair between two teams that are both struggling on the offensive end.
Here’s a look back at the series:
Friday: Phillies 3 – Rangers 2
W: Roy Halladay (6-3); L: CJ Wilson (4-3); S: Ryan Madson (8)
Once again, Roy Halladay turned out a stellar performance giving up just a pair of runs over 8 innings of work. The Phillies offense actually did something for Doc that they hadn’t done in awhile for the ace scoring enough runs allowing him to improve to 6-3 on the season. He struck out 7 and walked just 1…Ryan Madson pitched a scoreless 9th for his 8th save of the season…CJ Wilson was the hard-luck loser for the Rangers allowing 3 runs in 7 innings of work on just 4 hits…Offensively, the Phlliies managed just those 4 hits, but two of which left the ballpark. Ben Francisco belted his 5th homer of the season and Raul Ibanez chipped in with his 4th; a solo shot that proved to be the game winner…Third baseman Adrian Beltre had a pair of hits for the Rangers and Mitch Moreland knocked in the only run for Texas. The other run scored on a double steal in the first inning when shortstop Elvis Andrus stole home on the back end of a steal of second base.
Saturday: Phillies 2 – Rangers 0
W: Cliff Lee (3-4); L: Colby Lewis (4-5); S: Madson: 9
After Roy Halladay shutdown the Rangers, Cliff Lee took up the reigns and one-upped his fellow ace. Lee struck out 10 and walked just 2 in 8 shutout innings. He scattered just 5 hits…Madson finished his second consecutive game for his 9th save of the season in 9 chances…Colby Lewis took the loss for the Rangers allowing 2 runs in 6.2 innings…The Phillies’ offense actually broke out and got 8 hits even though they just scored a pair of runs. Jimmy Rollins, Placido Polanco, and Ryan Howard all registered a pair of hits. Howard knocked in the opening run with a solo homer in the second inning. John Mayberry singled in the second run in the 6th. Turns out, it was just enough for Lee on this night… Michael Young, whom started at first base, finished 3 for 4 in the losing effort.
Sunday: Rangers 2 – Phillies 0
W: Matt Harrison (4-4); L: Roy Oswalt (3-2); S: Neftali Feliz (9)
A day after the Phillies shut down the Rangers by 2-0 score, the Rangers returned the favor…Matt Harrison pitched 8.1 scoreless innings. He struck out 3 hitters allowing 5 hits and 3 walks in the winning effort. … Feliz finished the 9th inning for his 9th save in 11 chances and helped the Rangers avoid the sweep in Philadelphia…Roy Oswalt was the tough luck loser for the Phillies as he allowed just 1 run on 8 hits in 7 strong innings of work. He struck out 3 and walked just 2. Oswalt was making just his 2nd start since returning from the DL… Elvis Andrus, David Murphy, and Adrian Beltre each registered 2 hits for the Rangers. Mitch Moreland and Chris Gentry knocked in the runs for the Rangers.
Look for another update later on a huge story!
Until we meet again Phillies fans; Happy Readings and Go Phillies!
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