Kruk really liked the way Hoffman pitched his first inning. But that leadoff walk - reminded me of the leadoff walk against Atlanta after Ranger had just pitched 7 (?) shut out innings against them - a zero on the guts meter - and the game was lost right there. Sleepy night at the plate again for the Phils. Covey was warming up with Hoffman - who would you rather see give the game away? Hoffman had some credibility after his previous last outing. Not any more.
The Phils love certain players that don't perform, for some reason. Sosa must just tear it up in practice, but he looks like hell in most of the games. I wouldn't miss him. The pen needs another arm or two.
Is today's game huge? Yes it is, Phils fans - the Phils are trying to decide how good they are, they're playing a division leader and the game can go either way. Time to get consistent at home for the Phils.
GO PHILS!