- Tough to win a series in Baseball Heaven, otherwise known as St. Louis. So I'm OK with a split of a four-game series as the Phillies achieved over the weekend. The Braves had an incredible walk-off, come from behind win over Miami on Sunday, which gave Atlanta a 1 1/2 game lead over the Phils in National League East. The Phillies are 26-18 going into their huge series with Atlanta.
- Cards rookie right-hander Jack Flarhety threw a brilliant game against Philly, giving up only one run on two hits with 13 strike-outs in 7 2/3 innings. He looks like a keeper, yet another prospect from the rich Cardinal farm system.
- Obudel Herrera's on-base streak was snapped at 45. Still not sure why "safely on-base" only means hits and walks, not reaching base via error or passed ball.Hell of a run, Odulbel!
- After a gutty, gritty win on Saturday, the Phillies looked listless Sunday, not to mention over-matched vs. the t. Louis rookie. The team still strikes out too much. They don't ply small ball well, not bunting with men on base. They played sloppy defense all weekend. When past Phillie teams were good, pristine defense ruled ( Bowa, Maddox, Schmidt, Rollins, Utley). The club must shore up their defense to contend. Errors and mental lapses in the field put extra stress on the pitching staff, keep opposing rallies alive, and stifle momentum.
- Since the team doesn't face Atlanta again until September, this home 3-game series is big. Payback time for the Braves, who are 6-3 over Philadelphia so far this season.
Key stretch of games vs. good teams coming up. Braves, Blue Jays, Dodgers Giants and Cubs all ahead. Lets see how much of the Phils' fast start was them or a relatively easy schedule.
- Amazing! The expansion Vegas Golden Knights are going to the Stanley Cup finals. The Knights were 500-1 before the NHL season began to win the championship.The Flyers need to sake note how a really good goalie can make such a big difference.
- Golden State destroyed Houston to go up 2-1 in their NBA Western Finals. The Warriors are so good at home. I don't see the Rockets coming back. Golden State has playoff experienced, big-game players, like Steph Curry, who know when to step-up. Meanwhile, Cleveland tries to tie their Eastern Finals series with the Celtics. I think the Cavs take Game 4 and send it back it Boston, all tied 2-2 for a crucial Game 5.
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