ATLANTA -- So, I walked into the Phillies' clubhouse tonight to blaring rap music and smiling faces, both rarities so far this season. But this offense was due to break out at some point, and Braves starter Jorge Sosa was the first victim.
I'm not one to criticize official scorers (talk about a thankless job), but Aaron Rowand's second-inning scorcher that was kicked by Atlanta shortstop Edgar Renteria should've been scored a hit. Phillies shortstop Jimmy Rollins has talked about the "fast infield" at Turner Field, and it's hard to think Renteria would've had a play on Rowand even if he'd gotten to the ball.
Cory Lidle's line: 6 IP, 10 H, 3 R, 0 BB, 7 K. That's basically what you get from Lidle, and with the Phillies' offense, it may be enough for him to win 10-12 games.
But Lidle's biggest play was scoring from second base on the ball Rowand hit in the second. "That was going to be a big run," said Lidle, who never considered stopping at third.
Rollins downplayed the importance of his second-inning relay throw from Rowand that beat slow-footed Braves catcher Brian McCann to home plate by about 40 feet. "It's not like it was [Braves outfielder Jeff] Francoeur running. It was McCann. All I had to do was make a good throw."
Isn't it amazing how a baseball team can be 1-6 one day, and optimistic that it can win a series from the 14-time division champs the next?
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