- The Phillies suffered a devastating loss last night in Atlanta, blowing leads of 5-1 and 7-2, ultimately losing 9-8 in the 9th inning.
Devastating because it was at the hands of the hot braves, who won their 8th consecutive game. Devastating because it cost the Phils two games to a division rival. Now, instead of being only 1/2 game behind Atlanta in National League East, the team is 2 1/2 games out. Devastating because of the way thye blew the lead, including the first blown save by closer Hector Neris. Happy 30th Birthday, Hector! An unforgettable birthday.
I don't trust Neris, even though he has bee good all year. He wilts under pressure in really big games, like last night. GM Matt Klentek needs to find bullpen help quick. The guys coming back, like Neshek and Hunter, aren't that good. I'm not excited about their return. Granted, pitchers like Ramos stink and shouldn't be in the major leagues. So Klentek needs to get better relief pitchers.
Rafel Inglesias came in last weekend with Cincinnati. The Reds are going nowhere. Inglesias is the type of reliever Klentek needs to focus on trading for.
Don't blame Hoskins, Kingery and Harper for the brutal loss. They came up big with home runs. The offense is still inconsistent. They don't play small ball well. They still don't have a true lead-off hitter. The line-up isn't consistent.
You just can't lose a key game like that last night. Not if you are a real pennant contender. They still need pitching and an outfielder. by July 31st.
Let's see what the Phillies are made of tonight. Aaron Nola starts. Sunday will probably be a bullpen game. No starter has been announced.
The braves have so many good, young players. Their line-up is stacked and they don't always try to hit home runs. They make contact and do what it takes to move runners on the bases.
What the hell is that mascot the braves have? It's name is Blooper but what is it? An animal?
Also, that stupid "tomahawk chop" is even worse when opposing teams make a pitching change. The stadium lowers it's lights and the Atlanta fans light-up their cell phones while "chopping" at the field and the new relief pitcher. It's dumb.
The Braves' organization did show class by acknowledging the death of Phillies' David Montgomery and left flowers in the Phillies' clubhouse in honor of Montgomery.
Nick Pivetta pitched another good game. He couldn't survive the 7th inning or hold a 5-run lead. But the bullpen blew the game, not Pivetta.
Siranthony Dominduez got an injection into his right elbow which may let him pitch again later this summer. I'm no doctor but if he still needs Tommy john surgery, why not get it done now so maybe he can come back late next year?
- The Eagles wrapped up mini-camp . Wentz looks healthy. Jenkins is back. DeSean Jackson showed what he will do this season, giving the offense the home run threat it needs. I can't wait for the season to start.
Kudos to the Raptors and Blues. Nice to see different teams winning championships. Both won't win again ext season but nice they had their day in the sun.
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Golden State, without Durant and Thompson, will not make it to the Finals next year. Who will- the Rockets, Trail Blazers or Nuggets?
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