Although the Philles are still playing against the Marlins as I type this; (well, actually, the Phillies are playing. I’m not sure if the Fish are still in the building) it is safe to say this one is over.  I know that the Marlins have had a six-run comeback in the 9th already this season, but that’s not happening against the Phillies bullpen.  After Florida struck first with three off Myers who couldn’t throw a strike early on, and Hendrickson set down Rollins, Victorino and Utley in order, the Marlins looked good……and then the second inning came.  Look, we all saw it, and I really don’t want to re-live it, so all I’m going to say is that you cannot give a team like the Phillies extra outs, and with their lineup you have to get the pitcher out (BY NOT WALKING HIM WHEN HE IS TRYING TO BUNT!!!!!) WTF HENDRICKSON?????!  The Marlins really let Myers off the hook in the first by not getting a few more runs off him.  When the first 4 reach, and it is 1-0 with the bases loaded and none out, three is on the low end of the number of runs you should score. (As I type this, Justin Miller has taken it upon himself to see how many balls he can throw with the bases loaded before I reach for my heart pills for the 28th time tonight….4 is now the number)……GHHAAAA.  You know, I was really looking forward to this game…..Guess it’s a “lets get em tomorrow” kind of night.  The only good news is that there is still a long way to go and the Marlins haven’t had a game like this since game 3 of the year against the Mets. Florida is certainly better than how they have played tonight, and all the blame in this one falls on Mark. 7-3 or not, 10, yes 10 runs in 3.2 innings is flat out unacceptable.   

Also, Hanley left this game with a bruised thumb.  I hope he can play the rest of the series, but if he has to rest, so be it.  I don’t want to see him reinjure it and be out for a few weeks.  The Marlins are already down Willingham, who was hitting .341 at the time of his injury.  They cannot afford to lose Ramirez.  Slump or not, they need his presence in the lineup.

Nolasco vs. Hamels tomorrow.  And for the first time since mid April, the Marlins will be playing for first, from second place.

P.S.  Ryan Howard’s three-run shot was the cheapest home run I have seen in years.  Although, give him credit for going the other way.  Hang in there Badenhop, you really didn’t make all that bad of a pitch.