Mixed Feelings

Ok so the Phillies lost a crucial game to the Marlins last night 10-8.  That sucks, a loss always sucks.  But maybe, just maybe, there was something kind of positive in it?  The Phillies were down 9-1 after about 4 innings or so, and they fought back to make it a game.  That is some kind of plus, right? I mean, most teams would have packed it in, pulled their starters and played this one out.

But then again, it was still a loss.  And with the Mets somehow not imploding (well they did somewhat, they were up 2-0 and 5-2 and blew those leads) and holding on to beat the Nationals 10-8, that puts the Phillies 2.5 back in the division with 17 left to play.  Hey, it was 7.5 back with 17 left to play last year so anything is possible.  We are also only 3 games behind the Brewers in the Wild Card standings, and we start a 4 game series with them Thursday in Philadelphia.  I am sure the Cubs would be thrilled with a Phillies sweep, well listen up Cubbies, we’re not doing this for you!

Seriously, who would have thought that a September series would be so big?  While we are playing the Brewers, the Mets are playing the Braves, who do suck, but somehow have seemed to own the Mets this year.  If the Phillies can do well against the Brewers and the Braves continue their DOMINANCE (well, ok, it’s only 7-5, but still) we could be in good position in both the division and wild card.

Good god, I have been reduced to pulling for the Braves.  I have always liked the…………you know, no, I can’t finish that.