The Phillies met up with the rebuilding Houston Astros in South Philly. Once a regular foe, the Astros' move to the American League meant that this was a rare matchup between the two clubs. The Astros sent Dallas Keuchel to the mound and the Phillies sent Kyle Kendrick to battle. Each would give up one earned run en route to a really long snoozer.
The Game:
First inning: Nothing happened
Second inning: Ryan Howard hits a solo home run.
Third inning: Nothing happened
Fourth inning: Nothing happened
Fifth inning: Nothing happened
Sixth inning: Nothing happened
Seventh inning: Former Phillies prospect Jonathan Singleton singles in Chris Carter. Game is tied at one.
Eighth inning: Nothing happened
Ninth inning: Nothing happened
10th inning: Nothing happened
11th inning: Nothing happened
12th inning: Nothing happened
13th inning: Nothing happened
14th inning: Nothing happened
15th inning: Hector Neris made his major league debut, retiring three Astros quickly. In the bottom of the inning, Ryan Howard would drive in the second run of the game.
To open the 15th inning, Grady Sizemore singled to right field on a ball that very well could have been played by second baseman Jose Altuve. Ben Revere sacrificed himself and moved Sizemore into scoring position at second. After Jimmy Rollins flied out, Chase Utley was intentionally walked by Astros pitcher Jake Buchanan, Ryan Howard stepped to the plate.
On a 1-2 count, Howard singled to right field to give the Phillies the game, 2-1.
Notable Statistics:
None, really. Lots and lots of zeros. I guess the bullpen did well, so that's good.
Impact:
Everyone will be really, really tired tomorrow.
Up Next:
More of this with the same Houston Astros tomorrow. David Buchanan returns to the bigs to face Brad Peacock, who was demoted from the majors back on July 23.
Scenes from the Game: Cody Asche is as tired as us all:
