- Behind shutout ball form Jared Eichoff, the Phillies defeated Miami last night, 4-0. The Phils hit three homers last night- opposite field shots by Realmuto, Franco and a titanic blast by Harper into the right field upper deck. The offense is still struggling to score runs but the pitching was sterling Friday night in the victory.
Shortstop Jean Segura should be back tonight, which will solidify the team in the field and in the no.2 hole in the batting order. With Herrera and Kingery due to return soon as well, the lineup should return to its early form when the club was averaging over seven runs a game.
Jake Arrieta goes tonight vs the Marlins. Arrieta has been solid so far this early season. It's important to take the last two games from the fish. A pair of inter league games against the Tigers during mid-week, followed by next weekend vs Washington ends the current home stand.
- After selecting an offensive tackle with their first pick in the first round, the Eagles took a running back and a wide receiver in the second round last night. They are giving Carson Wentz weapons to work with. With only two more picks in this year's draft ( unless there is a trade), defense needs to be addressed in the fourth and fifth rounds. Linebacker, defensive line and safety are needs.
There was thought of drafting a quarterback in the later rounds, someone to groom as Wentz' backup. Easton Stick, QB at North Dakota State, and Wentz' heir apparent in college, would be a nice fit. The Birds have to hope no one drafts Stick and he is eligible to come into training camp as a free agent.
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