Here's hoping for a repeat of the first game when the stars aligned and the Phils shut out the Braves. All the Phils need to do is beat one of the best pitchers in MLB. The Phils lefties will need their best game at the plate.
With the score at 10 - 2 in the 8th, I was surely disappointed to see Kerkering used. Not as dominant as he has been, but still very strong. But that was a spot for a pitcher that you won't need today and the Phils have several collecting dust. Get Lorenzen some post season PT in the 9th, sure, but there he went walking somebody with an 8 run lead... just a reminder that he NEEDS a big lead. Take a look at the arms on Lorenzen - looks like he's put in serious time in the weight room.
Saw a sign on TV something like, "Lookout, Spencer! It's gonna be even louder tomorrow!" You gotta really believe to make that sign before the game... but CBP is just full of believers. Here's hoping they make the difference.
IMHO, Rojas is still getting torn up with high pitches. Kevin Long has shown he can teach hitting and soon he'll get Rojas to start taking more of those. Rojas could lead off some day after Schwarbs retires. Long actually got some TV face time, which he's EARNED - see Stott, Marsh.