First inning home run for Victorino gave the Phills yet another early lead, which only made me wonder when the Rockies would strike...
Second inning highlight was an amazing, smart move by J. Roll at second. Happ threw him the ball after bobbling it for a second. Rollins catches the mall and his glove is on the base where the runner slides but the glove is between him and the base. Rollins kept his glove with the ball inside in the same position so the ump could see the base runner was in fact, out. Very smart move, J. Roll.
In the top of the 6th inning, Werth hit another home run, to make the score 2-0 pretty late in the game.
But, at the next Rockies at bat, Tulowitzki hits and sends Hilton home, but not without Jimmy throwing the ball to the plate to try for the out at home. It was a great throw, but just not in time to keep the Rockies from scoring.
The next highlight play, I can't even describe, check out the video. Jimmy is charged with an error as the announcer was about to say as the video gets cut off at the end. Fowler does indeed treat the gorgeous Chase Utley like a hurdle and lands safely at second.
Cliff Lee was pulled from the game at this point, and Madson comes in as reliever.
The bottom of the 8th, score tied at 2, and this is when the Rockies really began to come alive. Torrealba hits a ball to the wall and scores 2, and puts the Rockies ahead 4-2 with not much time for the Phillies to do damage control.
Top of the ninth inning, Phills offense comes to the plate.
2 outs are quickly rung up, and Howard is at bat with Utley and Victorino on base. Now, I love Ryan Howard as much as the next Phillies fan. He came second to Prince Fielder in this year's home run derby, he's hit 45 home runs this season, and is a machine when he gets in the groove; however, most of the time he either hits a home run, or is struck out. I was hoping for a home run, but the Rockie's Coor's field is much deeper than Citizen's Bank Park field, so I was concerned. My concern quickly turned to complete shock when he hit the ball to the wall, and Victorino and Utley were able to score in quick succession, almost getting to the plate at the same time. (Victorino had to turn back because he missed 3rd base.) 4-4. The last thing I needed was this game to go into extra innings. My heart couldn't take it.
Howard was on base with Werth at bat. He hits it for a basehit, and Howard comes in to score.
Okay, so now we're up by one. This is about where I started holding my breath, and sat down in front of my TV on the floor.
Madson gives up a a pair of basehits, and they're 2 away. Charlie (the classy guy that he is) brought Brad Lidge on the field who hasn't had the best year, but was still a huge part of the win last year from what I remember... hehe (I love this video because it shows the reaction from many of the star players and the reaction of the fans at the same time).
Lidge saved the day and we pulled out another win!
Now, we have to wait until Thursday to watch the Phills take on the Los Angelas Dodgers. We did it once, we can do it again!
Until then, I'm going to try to cover Harry Kalas, some more videos of awesome plays and memorable moments, and maybe the Phanatic.
GO PHILLS!!
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