October 22, 2008
Two On, None In
The Phillies put two more men on base in the fifth, one thanks to a Carlos Pena error. They don't score, and are now 0-9 with runners in scoring position. The Rays, on the other hand, have just two at bats with runners in scoring position.
Kazmir is at 96 pitches after five innings. Once again, he fails to be efficient. The Phillies lead 3-1 going to the bottom of the fifth.
Update: The Rays are now 2 for 3 with runners in scoring position as Iwamura drives in Bartlett from second with a double. That's their first RBI with a runner in scoring position. Upton is up again, and can't hit into a double play. It's 3-2 Phillies in the bottom of the fifth.
Update: Hamels gets Upton to foul out to Howard reaching in the stands and the Phillies remain in the lead 3-2 after five innings.
I was disappointed by the fans on that popup play. Home field and they let Howard catch that.
The ball was well within the stands, so technically, it's ok for them to knock the ball down right? Correct me if I'm wrong.
In any case... if I were a Rays fan, and I had those seats... I wouldn't make contact with Howard, but I'd jump and knocked the ball down to save an out.