Just two Phillies made it to Anaheim to represent the two-time NL Champions in the All-Star Game on Tuesday and the individual results weren’t great.
Slugger Ryan Howard went 0-for-2 as the NL’s starting designated hitter. Generally, a $25-million-per-year man hopes to do a tad better in the All-Star Game, especially when his manager was chastised for taking him in the first place, and then for starting him.
Charlie manuel guided the NL to a 3-1 All-Star Game victory Tuesday night.
Ace pitcher Halladay didn’t even last a full inning. He gave up two hits on 17 pitches in .2 innings.
As bad as the results may have looked, give Charlie Manuel credit for getting his guys in and out of the game so as to not injure themselves.
Halladay won’t pitch again until the fourth game back from the break on Sunday.
While the Phils stars didn’t make much of an impression Tuesday night, the NL got the 3-1 win and home field advantage in the World Series. If the Phils can overcome the odds and go for a third consecutive year, Uncle Charlie can take some credit.
Oh, and in case you are wondering, Cliff Lee pitched a perfect inning in relief.
Whoever wrote this article has no knowledge of baseball at all. Do your homework.
Ok pinhead… What was factually wrong? Where are the errors. I did my homework jackass!
The facts aren’t inaccurate but the sentiment definitely is. If you’re a Phils fan and walk away from the All Star disappointed, your hope probably lies in the wrong places.
The Phillies coaching staff managed to win the All Star game for the NL for the first time in 13 years. This was not a true Phillies victory or defeat. Just chalk it up as a pat on Cholly’s back for them breaking a long AL winning streak. Nothing more, nothing less.
There’s really no need to be dramatic about the All Star game. Our Phils are playing in a much more competitive NL East this year; it won’t be easy to make it look easy this time around. Let’s not get carried away yet.