The Rotation looked good to very good. Halladay seemed to fight himself a bit on opening day, getting into a number of deep counts but he only gave up one run and scattered five hits over six innings. Lee was really good for stretches as was Oswalt, although both aces hung a number of very hittable pitches that were only fouled off or missed. The rotation went a combined 3-0, pitching in a combined 19 of the teams fist 27 innings. They made the Astros look like what they probably are this year, namely, a very young, very flawed team with a few legitimate players.
Charlie had Victorino leading off, and Jimmy Rollins hitting third the entire series (except for the finale when Michael Martinez started and led off). They looked comfortable. Rollins and Victorino picked up a combined 8 hits, scored four times and knocked in three runs. Not great production, but the offense looked efficient, bunching hits and walks together, and running the bases well.
Highlights:
John Mayberry's walk-off hit on opening day.
Charlie had burned up the left side of his bench, leaving only the backup catcher Schneider, mini-me impersonator Michael Martinez and big John. Sometimes its better to be lucky than good. Or good and lucky. That Mayberry hit a right hander, laid off a couple balls out of the zone and poked 2-2 hanger was nice to see. The wrap on him has been that he can't lay off the junk or hit righties.
Go Figure.
The return of Brett Myers.
The Phorum wants to know, when did this happen?
The Return of Cliff Lee
Cliff Lee's return to Citizens Bank was raucous. Fans cheered when Lee struckout in the second and roared when Lee got an awkward looking sac bunt down in the 4th.
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