Points to ponder...
by Scott Butler 6/9/09
It's hard for me to say that a game is good when we lost...especially to the Mets. But, tonight's game against the Mets was fun to watch and there were some interesting things to think about.
1. After Happ gave up two runs to make the score 3-0 against Johann Santanna, you might has well have turned off the TV. But the following inning, the Phillies hit not one but two homers off Santana - long ones, too. Later, J-Roll hits a bomb of his own.
2. Following inning. Santana, who has one hit this season and couldn't get a bunt down, hits a huge double to take the lead back from the Phils.
3. Did you notice that Happ swung at the first pitch twice against Santana. That made me furious! Santana had a low pitch count and the pitcher swings at the first pitch...twice!! Besides, if none of the regular hitters could do anything, what makes Happ think he's any different?
4. Finally, what a take out slide by Jimmy. That was the best (legal) take out slide I have ever seen. It was clean, too. Without that slide the game is over. That is what MVP's do!
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