Great CFBW last night for the Phightin' Phils to start off a most challenging stretch of their season playing 4 against Brewers at home. Later this week, they have 3 vs Rockies, then on the road for 3 vs Cubs, 3 in Milwaukee; then home for 3 against St.Lo, and following that with a 6 game West Coast road trip to LA and SD. And all of that in the league where they still play real baseball.
If they win 11 of those 22, they'll be okay. If they win +11, they'll be a team to reckon with all season long.
Play ball, boys!
Well, well, well. They won 12 of those. But...lost McCutcheon for the season. Lost their CF due to his off field issue, as they should've. Picked up Bruce. Brought up the rookie Haseley . Saw Kingerery emerge as a threat. Saw Franco burn out. Saw three pitchers get injured. Got swept in LA, with two of the three games blown late.
Next stretch includes 3 games vs Reds, 3 D'backs at home, then 3@ATL and 4 @ DC. Then home for 3 vs Fish, and 4 vs The Mighty Mets.
And more adjustments to the lineup coming.
The reckoning continues. Take 13 wins out of that stretch and be happy.