Florida Marlins 3, Philadelphia Phillies 2
The Phillies battled all night against a dominating pitching performance by Ricky Nolasco. And with Joe Blanton starting the night off a little shaky, it provided the window the Marlins needed to sneak by the Phils, by a final score of 3-2. While the strike zone was inconsistent, the Phillies lacked clutch hits at seemingly every key situation of the game.
Joe Blanton (7-6) settled down after giving up three runs in the first two innings. He pitched deep into the game for the Phillies, keeping them close for a chance to come back. However, with the offense punchless, the Marlins survived on the strength of two early homeruns. Blanton ended up going 6 2/3 innings, giving up three earned on eight hits and he struck out four.
Ricky Nolasco (8-7) was again masterful as he turned in yet another great game. Nolasco cruised through most of the Phillies' lineup all night, striking out seven over seven strong innings. His only blemish came on a two-run homer surrendered to Ben Francisco in the seventh inning. It was Francisco's first as a Phillie, an inning after he gunned down a run at the plate.
Overall, it was a very frustrating night for the Phillies who were close all night, but somehow felt way behind. A great pitching performance will do that to even the best teams. However, on a night when the Phillies honored the late Harry Kalas, the home crowd was buzzing for a reason to errupt. Unfortunately, few opportunities arrived and the Phillies, who drop to 61-46, will have to bounce back tomorrow night.
Joe Blanton (7-6) settled down after giving up three runs in the first two innings. He pitched deep into the game for the Phillies, keeping them close for a chance to come back. However, with the offense punchless, the Marlins survived on the strength of two early homeruns. Blanton ended up going 6 2/3 innings, giving up three earned on eight hits and he struck out four.
Ricky Nolasco (8-7) was again masterful as he turned in yet another great game. Nolasco cruised through most of the Phillies' lineup all night, striking out seven over seven strong innings. His only blemish came on a two-run homer surrendered to Ben Francisco in the seventh inning. It was Francisco's first as a Phillie, an inning after he gunned down a run at the plate.
Overall, it was a very frustrating night for the Phillies who were close all night, but somehow felt way behind. A great pitching performance will do that to even the best teams. However, on a night when the Phillies honored the late Harry Kalas, the home crowd was buzzing for a reason to errupt. Unfortunately, few opportunities arrived and the Phillies, who drop to 61-46, will have to bounce back tomorrow night.
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