So, after that terrible series against the Pirates in Pittsburgh, the Phillies’ record at PNC Park dropped to 9-12.
Seriously Phils? The Pirates have been the worst team in the National League for years, but for some reason, the Phillies just seem to not play well in Pittsburgh. If not for Ryan Howard’s 10th inning 3 run HR the other night, the Phillies would have been swept by the Shittsburgh Butt Pirates.
The pitching has been good, it’s the offense that is failing the team right now. This team has lived and died by the longball, and that’s now coming back to haunt them. There have been so many instances where the offense has failed to advance the runner in order to score runs.
They just can’t seem to play small ball. Everyone on this team is just looking to get a run with one swing. That’s not going to cut it, as seen by the series in Pittsburgh. When the home runs don’t come, this team is struggling to score.
From Todd Zolecki:
The Phillies were hitless in five at-bats with runners in scoring position last night. They hit .107 (3-for-28) with one homer and six RBIs with RISP against the Pirates this week, and have hit .214 (52-for-243) with 14 homers and 86 RBIs with RISP since July 27.
You’re not going to win many games with numbers like that.
