Wednesday, May 02, 2007

Phils finally beat the Braves

After losing four in a row including a three game sweep at home it must have felt good for the Phils to get their first win over the Atlanta Braves. The Braves had been a pain in the side of the Phillies earning three of their four victories in come from behind fashion.

The Phigten Phils have gelled as a team. I think a big part of the change has to do with Brett Myers move to the bullpen. Starting pitching may be important but you can’t underestimate the importance of strong relief pitching. Tom Gordon and Brett Myers who are both pitching great own the eighth and ninth inning. This shortens games for the Phillies.

The player who made room for Myers, Jon Lieber is doing his best to make Charlie Manuel look like a genius. I’m thrilled Lieber is pitching better but I just can’t believe this is going to keep up. Then again hopefully I’m wrong and the Phillies will ride this move to a NL East title.

2 comments:

Skeeter said...

It is very tough to make Manuel look like genius. But, Myers is pitching well and is a breath of fresh air in the 8th inning.

GM-Carson said...

I'm not has hyped up as everyone else about the job Myers has done in the bullpen so far. He's still giving up too many hits, but his ability to strikout batters is helping him tremendously.