The Phillies did not start off the game well when Joe Blanton gave up a two-run home run to Hunter Pence then Pence got another RBI to make it 3-0 Astros. Then, in the seventh inning the Phillies offense came to life when the bottom of the order managed to score two runs and make it a one run game. In the eighth inning Ryan Howard hit a triple that scored Jimmy Rollins, and then Howard would later score.
Brett Myers came back tonight. He pitched in the eighth inning and ran into a little bit of trouble but did not give up any runs, which was encouraging. It was Brad Lidge time in the ninth inning. Brad Lidge has been better lately but tonight he struggled a bit. With the bases loaded and two outs for Kaz Matsui, he hit a base hit to center field that scored two runs and the Astros beat the Phillies 4-3. This was Lidge's tenth blown save of the season.
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Phillies:Cole Hamels may have finally gotten himself on track. He has thrown 19 consecutive scoreless innings, tying his career high. Against the Giants on Tuesday, Hamels struck out nine and issued one walk, in the ninth inning. He threw seven 1-2-3 innings and at one point retired 21 straight batters. He has said it all clicked for him during his start against the Mets on Aug. 21. Since then, he has been pitching more relaxed.
Astros: The Astros took advantage of Thursday's off day to let Wandy Rodriguez and Roy Oswalt pitch on normal rest in the first two games of the Phillies series, pushing rookie Bud Norris back to Sunday. After going 3-0 with a 3.00 ERA in his first three starts, he's 0-3 with a 13.11 ERA in his past three starts. His previous two starts have come against Arizona, against whom he gave up five hits and six runs in five innings in Phoenix on Aug. 29. This will be his first appearance against the Phillies.
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