Hamels saved the day again yesterday, with help from the offense, breaking a three game losing streak in a 4-3 win for the Phils. The Phillies had an early lead with John Mayberry Jr’s two run homer, and stayed strong with Erik Kratz’s monster that reached the second deck seats in left. Chase Utley scored on Howards double in the fourth to give the Phils their winning run. Hamel’s pitched into the seventh and Jonathan Papelbon came in after Ryan Braun’s homer in the eighth, pitching a perfect four out save.
The Brewers will counter with Randy Wolf (5.65 ERA, 3-9). Wolf, an ex-Phillie, is recovering from a rough game in which he allowed ten hits and six runs in just five innings with a loss to the Rockies. In eight career starts against the Phillies, Wolf is 3-2, with a 3.86 ERA.
Todays game should be interesting. With very similar records (Phillies, 55-65, Brewers 54-65) the Brew crew will fight to secure a series win, while Kendrick and the Phils will work to avoid it.
Tonight’s lineup @ Milwaukee
1. Rollins SS
2. Frandsen 3B
3. Mayberry CF
4. Howard 1B
5. Wigginton LF
6. Brown RF
7. Martinez 2B
8. Schneider C
9. Kendrick P
TV: PHL 17 | Radio: 1210 WPHT, 94 WIP
