Game 52 Phils @ Mets

Here we go again.
In the eighth the Phils only have 3 hits and 11 straight outs without a base runner.
Gload is pinch hitting for Hamels who also retired his last 11 batters, so he's out and unless the Phils score here they could lose.

Pelfrey started for the Mets and he has been very good but now Rollins singles with two outs and out comes Pelfrey.

It didn't help that in the first 3 innings Reyes got on twice stole two bases and scored twice.
Would be nice if the Phils could throw a runner trying to steal out once in awhile. The Mets stole five in the first three innings.

Phils had a chance to tie when Utley led off with a double but Polanco popped up, what else is new, Howard struck put and so did Ibanez.

Mets bring in O'Connor after a two out hit by Rollins and he gives up hit to Utley that scores Rollins from second after he stole second.
Utley steals second and goes to third on a bad throw by Paulino. Isringhausen comes in and Polanco walks. Isringhausen is out of the game.
How about this a little two out rally that actually produces at least one run.
First and second two outs and in come Tim Byrdak for the Mets.
This gets Hamels off the hook and he could still win if they score again and Pelfrey gets a no decision.

Howard does give Hamels a chance to win with a two RBI double and the Phils have the lead 4-2. He smacked a ball right down the right field line and surprisingly, not that it mattered but Beltran was playing way off the line.

So let's see if Contreras can get a hold, yes a hold is a real stat now.

This is starting to resemble the team we have seen the last four years. Either win big or keep it close and pounce in the last couple of innings just when it looks like they are cooked.
Coincidence or not this started right when Chase Utley came back.
He has provided an obvious spark, can't be denied.
Dom Brown has been hitting well too with two hits today including a double in the ninth and scoring on Francisco's hit.

Mood is great, with Utley's return everything seems to be falling into the plan. You have to include Domonic Brown in this too. He was supposed to be the right fielder from the get but a bad spring and a broken hand stopped that. Then Francisco slumped so now Brown came back and hitting so it looks like he's gonna be in there most of the time now.

Win 5-2
Streak 4 wins
Record 33-19 season high 14 over .500