BY SCOTT LAUBERBack here at The Bank (feels like I never left), and in a bit, we'll have starting lineups and other pregame news. For now, though, let's talk about what happened last night (this morning) in Game 3.
-In the game story, Carlos Ruiz's game-winning hit went about 30 feet, but it might as well have gone 400. And, as he sprinted home from third base, Eric Bruntlett said it felt like he was running in quicksand. The Phillies are only 2-for-33 with runners in scoring position. Both are infield singles.
-As Martin Frank writes, the Great Ryan Howard Postseason Drought of 2008 is over. Everyone can sleep tonight.
-Charlie Manuel kept his faith in Jamie Moyer, and Moyer delivered. Did he ever deliver? This is why players love playing for Manuel, Kevin Noonan writes.
-Within the notebook, first-base umpire Tom Hallion admitted he blew the call in the seventh inning last night by calling Carl Crawford safe on his drag bunt. Also, Joe Blanton says his experience during the season-opening series in Japan will prepare him for what he'll face tonight.
-The Phillies wish they had a chance to tip their cap and get introduced before Game 1 at the Trop Dome. They may get a chance here tonight. Scott Eyre, meanwhile, is happy with the attention he has been getting from fans around town.
-Rays Game 4 starter Andy Sonnanstine can hit; he can pitch a little, too. The Rays insist they weren't bothered by the Phillies' crowd last night, although the "Eva! Eva!" chants at Evan Longoria were pretty funny.
-Bud Selig was not going to let last night's game get postponed.
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So apparently there were some "Let's go Phillies" chants at the Linc today?
Never thought I would see the day.
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