Broad Street Heroes

The All Star Break didn’t seem to effect the scorchingly hot Phillies.  Raul Ibanez, fresh of the DL responded to his critics that he was a “one half wonder” with two mammoth home runs, bringing his team leading total to 24.  Ryan Howard countered with his 23rd home run of the season, making him the quickest player to ever hit 200 career home runs.  Jamie Moyer answered his critics by pitching 7 innings of one hit ball.  As I said, when Jamie hits his spots he is very, very good.  Combined with the bullpen, the Phillies pitching staff pitched 9 shutout innings and allowed only one hit.  All in all I am very pleased with the start to the 2nd half.