October 13, 2008
Long Bunt
Rafael Furcal bunts a ball over the head of Greg Dobbs, drawn in at first base. I'm not sure if that's what he meant to do, but the bunt winds up in the outfield for a single. If he had pushed it a little harder, he might have doubled.
Update: A ground ball moves Furcal to second base with one out, and the Phillies intentionally walk Manny Ramirez. This could really backfire with a big hit here. It looks like Manny has entered the rare Barry Bonds universe in Charlie Manuel's mind.
Update: Russell Martin strikes out, but Only James Loney smacks the ball off the centerfield wall for a double. Furcal scores, but Manny has to hold at third. That's how hard Loney hit the ball. It's 2-1 Phillies.
Update: DeWitt lines out to end the inning. That IBB came very close to costing the Phillies the lead. They end the first ahead 2-1.