Sadly, it got even worse as two big hitters go down swinging.
Murphy
Called strike (90.3 mph two-seam fastball)Ball (84.1 mph slider)In play, out(s) (91.1 mph four-seam fastball)
Daniel Murphy pops out to second baseman Cesar Hernandez.
Reynolds, M
Ball (91.4 mph four-seam fastball)Swinging strike (86.5 mph changeup)Foul (84.7 mph slider)Ball (87.9 mph two-seam fastball)Ball (92.2 mph four-seam fastball)Called strike (84.2 mph slider)
Mark Reynolds called out on strikes.
Severino, P
In play, out(s) (92.3 mph two-seam fastball)
Pedro Severino grounds out, third baseman Jesmuel Valentin to first baseman Carlos Santana.
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Thompson is certainly deserving of a win if we can score here. If not, Pivetta has been warming in the bullpen.
Cozens
Pitching Change: Shawn Kelley replaces Sean Doolittle, batting 9th.Offensive Substitution: Pinch-hitter Dylan Cozens replaces Jake Thompson.Called strike (78.2 mph slider)Foul (80.1 mph slider)Ball (79.7 mph slider)Swinging strike (81.5 mph slider)
Dylan Cozens strikes out swinging.
I know he didn’t pitch long the other night but I’m guessing with the two off days that we’d skip his next start if he pitches today?
Kingery
Foul (89.3 mph four-seam fastball)In play, out(s) (90.3 mph four-seam fastball)
Scott Kingery pops out to first baseman Mark Reynolds.
We're lucky we didn't lose this game 3-0. Considering the day started with a line-up that had a .176 hitter batting clean-up, Valentin at 3B and no Santana, I think they've done okay, especially considering the bullpen's perfection. Would suck to lose it now though.
Valentín, J
Foul (91.5 mph four-seam fastball)In play, out(s) (92.3 mph four-seam fastball)
Jesmuel Valentin lines out to left fielder Juan Soto.
Nothing from the Phillies offense since the failed bunt from Williams in the bottom of the ninth.
My biggest problem is Kaplers obsession with Kingery. I know he is or future but at the present Franco is a better player and we are in a playoff race. If you are trying to get Valentin a couple of starts, try sitting Scott for a game.
Difo
Pitching Change: Victor Arano replaces Jake Thompson, batting 4th, replacing Dylan Cozens.Offensive Substitution: Pinch-hitter Wilmer Difo replaces Shawn Kelley.Foul (92.9 mph two-seam fastball)Ball (94.3 mph two-seam fastball)Ball (87.4 mph changeup)Ball (92.6 mph two-seam fastball)Called strike (93.7 mph four-seam fastball)Ball (85.7 mph slider)
Wilmer Difo walks.
Double play, please.
Eaton
In play, out(s) (93.0 mph two-seam fastball)
Adam Eaton grounds into a double play, second baseman Cesar Hernandez to shortstop Scott Kingery to first baseman Carlos Santana. Wilmer Difo out at 2nd.
Another lead off walk.
Double play erases, but still, please stop tempting fate.
Nice call, DH!
I haven't posted much recently, but I try to make the right call when I do.
Turner, T
Swinging strike (84.6 mph slider)Called strike (86.1 mph slider)Foul (96.3 mph four-seam fastball)Foul (95.6 mph four-seam fastball)Foul (86.5 mph slider)In play, no out (85.2 mph slider)
Trea Turner singles on a sharp line drive to left fielder Rhys Hoskins.
Soto
Called strike (83.8 mph slider)Pickoff Attempt 1BBall (94.7 mph two-seam fastball)
With Juan Soto batting, Trea Turner caught stealing 2nd base, catcher Jorge Alfaro to shortstop Scott Kingery.
