Phils-Dodgers Game 2

Notes on Game 2:

1. Brett Myers' hitting won the game although if he had pitched better, his hitting might not have been needed. Most everyone is finding it to be a delicious irony that such a historically inept hitter as Myers is causing havoc with his bat. However, in the last week or two of the regular season, Myers had a couple of hits including one long double to center. He seemed to approach each plate appearance with the intention of swinging aggressively, particularly on the first pitch, when he is most likely to see a hittable pitch. It's surprising more National League pitchers don't try this. In the meantime, the Phillies who are paid to hit continue to underperform to say the least.

2. Gregg Dobbs, who has seen little action in the playoffs, provided instant offense, but he also mishandled a ground ball at third, although it was not a routine play. Charlie Manuel has a real dilemma in dividing up playing time between Dobbs and Felice. Dobbs may be the best contact hitter the Phillies have and as important as he is as a pinch hitter, the Phils have often struggled with their offense early in many games. A way should be found to get Dobbs more at bats.