A disgrace Friday night at Citizens Bank Park. The Phillies lost to a woeful White Sox club, 4-3 in 15 innings. With a chance to gain a game on the losing Braves, the Phils choked against a really bad club.
The offense came up small again. Bryce Harper is proving to be a huge disappointment. The only thing consistent about the Phils is their inconsistency.
Manager Gabe Kapler screwed up again, removing the "sore" armed Zach Eflin in the 13th inning when he knew there were o more pitchers available. Suddenly Ranger Suarez has become a Pat Neshek-like diva. Eflin told Kapler he was "sore" but could pitch, yet Kapler pulled him from the game.
If Eflin was really hurt, why let him bat in the 13th inning?
Vince Valasquez came in and played left field. He threw out a White Sox runner at the plate and made a diving catch. Not only did Roman Quinn courageously pitch two innings, he hit a home run and stole two bases. Those players deserve praise; Kapler does not.
I'm sick of hearing Kapler say his team "clawed and fought" and all the other bull. They lost..at home..to a bad Chicago club..in a pennant race.
Bryce Harper is also getting to me. So far he is not worth his big contract. He should be carrying this team. I admire his hustle but he should be playing better. We are stuck with this guy for 12 more years. He needs to step up more consistently.
I'll always be a Phillies fan but..maybe, in the long run, another epic collapse would be a good thing. MacPhail, Klentek, Kapler and all of the coaches need to go.
John Middleton, show the fans you care by doing the right thing after the season. Let's not have the Phillies be the laughing stock of Baseball anymore.
- The Christmas games for the upcoming NBA season have been announced and the Sixers are playing again on December 25th, this time at home against Eastern Conference rival Milwaukee. After opening presents it will be time to either attend or watch a big game vs the Bucks.
- The Eagles continue to practice, getting ready for their first pre-season game on Thursday at home against Tennessee. I'll be interested to see how back-up quarterback Nate Sudfeld plays. With no Nick Foles around anymore it will be up to Sudfeld to show the fans he is a capable reserve QB, just in case Carson Wentz goes down.
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