- The Phillies have lost 5 games in a row as they blew yet another lead in Washington on Wednesday night, losing 6-5.Drew Smyly pitched his best game of the season, going 7-plus innings and striking out 10 Nationals. Manager Gabe Kapler once again made a crucial mistake, removing Smyly after he gave up a single in the 7th. The bullpen came in and imploded again.
Luckily Owner John Middleton and crew are in Washington this week, watching this mess. The team is now 79-79 on the season .Four games are left- 1 with the Nats this afternoon, and a 3-game weekend set with the pesky Marlins at home.
Stephen Strasburg pitches for the Nats this afternoon. Washington still wants to win to earn the home field advantage in the upcoming wild card game next week. If that happens the Phils will need to sweep Miami to reach 82 wins ans a winning season.
Brad Miller continues to be hot, slugging his 10th home run of the season. Miller should be resigned as a bench player in 2020. He is versatile, can play numerous positions, and has pop off the bench.
- Big game for the 1-2 Eagles tonight, playing in Green Bay. The Packers are undefeated at 3-0. It's a must-win for the Birds, who don't want to fall to 1-3 with a 3-game road trip looming in October.
The Green Bay defense is much improved but their offense isn't what it used to be. Still, the pack has Aaron Rodgers at QB, so they are dangerous from anywhere on the field.The weather is nice in Wisconsin as Philly catches a break, playing at Lambeau Field before the weather gets frigid . The disadvantage is the Eagles have a short week, only a 4-day rest after playing Sunday against the Lions.
Many of the local media are picking the desperate Birds to upset the Pack in Green Bay.Even though Alshon Jeffery is back, Desean Jackson is still out. Teams are crowding the box and daring Carson Wentz to throw long. Meanwhile, unless the Eagles' front four gets pressure on Rodgers, he will sit back and pick the weak Philadelphia secondary apart.
I hope I'm wrong but I see the Pack winning. Philly drops to 1-3 and needs to get well fast if
they still have playoff hopes alive.
By the way, the season will be 25% over come Sunday. It seems like the year just started.
Packers 31 Eagles 20
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