After Thursday night’s thrilling walkoff win in South Philadelphia, the Fightin’ Phils took another one from the Miami Marlins, this time by a score of 5-1. Here’s what I liked and what I didn’t from the Phillies’ series-winning victory over Miami:
What I Liked
Vince Velasquez. Velasquez is known for having some very high highs and some very low lows, and tonight he was on. He went 6 and 1/3 innings, allowing no runs and only two hits. For the second consecutive night, the Phillies started slow offensively, and Vinny V made sure they were right in the game.
Jorge Alfaro. Alfaro is not the Phillies’ best bat by any means, but here and there he has a very strong game at the plate. Tonight was one of those nights, as El Oso went 2-3 with an RBI, a run, and a walk.
Seranthony Dominguez. Seranthony cleaned up the mess that Pat Neshek made in the top of the 8th inning and then slammed the door shut in the ninth inning. He also had a rare at-bat in which he threw his bat down the third base line after a swing, which gave me a nice chuckle.
Rhys Hoskins. My sweet baby Rhys was again a rare early bright spot offensively for the Phillies, going 2-4 with the Phillies’ first RBI of the game.
Nick Williams. Nicky Dubs had a nice night offensively, going 2-4 and scoring a run in the eighth inning.
What I Didn’t Like
Odubel Herrera. Dubes went 0-4 with 2 strikeouts tonight. After a torrid start to the season, Herrera has cooled off significantly. Could it be time to drop him from the third spot in the order in favor of a hotter hitter like Maikel Franco?
Scott Kingery. Kingery has been colder than a yeti eating frozen spaghetti at the plate recently. He went 0-4 tonight, dropping him to 0 for his last 18 and a .156 average since the All-Star Break. Hopefully Asdrubal Carrera can pick up some the slack from Kingery’s slump.
Pat Neshek. Neshek was off in his appearance tonight. In 2/3 of an inning he allowed the Marlins’ only run and left runners on first and second for Dominguez, who turned around and struck the next batter out on three pitches.
What I Like the Most:
Phils win. Be Bold.
ReJoyce 