The inconsistent Phillies came back last night at Citizens Bank Park. After getting off to a 3-0 start, thoughts of finally having a five-game winning streak excited the fans. Nothing like a long winning streak!
But Zach Eflin was on the mound. He didn't get out of the 4th inning, allowing the Padres pitcher single and keep a rally alive. He was replaced by headcase Nick Pivetta, who gave up a pair of runs on a little over an inning of work.
Pivetta and Eflin- two of the young hurlers counted on by the Phils this season. They are both huge disappointments this season, along with the inconsistent Vince Valasquez. Why havent these young pitchers developed? Is it a coincidence they all went bad at once or is the pitching coach and manager to blame?
Before the pitchers are sent to Lehigh Valley or traded the front office should fire Chris Young, the terrible current pitching coach, and see if the pitchers will respond to different coaching.
J.T. Realmuto remained hot, hitting yet another home run . Realmuto is finally starting to live up to his promise, hitting near .280.
Meanwhile the series with San Diego is tied 1-1, with Jason Vargas pitching this afternoon. the home stand could end with an outstanding 5-1 record or a merely good 4-2 tally. The club is now a full game behind in the wild card chase. After a day off on Monday, the Phils travel to Boston with a short two-game set with the Red Sox, then a weekend series in Miami.
Losing one game to a bad San Diego team isn't a crime; losing two of three- at home- to a bad San Diego club would be unacceptable.
I would love to see the Phillies get into the playoffs.It would bring excitement to the city amidst the Eagles season, even if it may be a one game series.
Then again, if the Phillies miss the playoffs, would Gabe Kapler and/or Matt Klentek get fired? After all, Kletek himself recently stated that "results matter," so would a change be made after the season?
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