W - Sanchez (3-7), L - Moyer (12-10), S - Nunez (24)
After a strong offensive performance in game one, the Phillies seemed to leave their bats in the club house for game two. They managed just two hits off of the Marlins' Anibal Sanchez and never really threatened to score. Jamie Moyer did an okay job for the Phils, but surrendered a pair of solo homers and took his first career loss in Florida. The Phillies dropped the night cap by a final of 3-0.
Jamie Moyer fought a high pitch count and little run support to keep the Phillies in the game. However, he struggled a bit with location and allowed a pair of solo homers and another run. On the night, Moyer did save the bullpen a bit, as he went seven innings, allowing nine hits and a walk, while striking out five. However, it was a wasted effort, as the Phillies failed to support their veteran lefty with any runs.
The Phillies offense fell asleep in this one and made Anibal Sanchez look more dominant than he really is. To his credit though, Sanchez pitched a solid game, allowing just a pair of hits to Chase Utley and not much else. There were few hard hit balls, and the Phillies seemed anxious at the dish. Sanchez went eight great innings, allowing two walks to go along with Utley's hits and fanned seven Phillies. The Marlins closed out the game, holding the Phils scoreless and earning a split in the double header.
The first game was such a promising performance for the Phillies, and it was disappointing to see them come out flat in the evening affair. Nevertheless, the Phils lowered their magic number on the day, and moved just a bit closer to the playoffs. Moyer was good, but not great, but was not the cause of the loss. The two teams will square off again, one last time in Florida, tomorrow evening in the rubber match of the series.
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