The Phillies exploded out of the blocks Friday night to kick off the "second half," erupting for 15 hits en route to a 13-8 blowout win over the Mets.
They had Cole Hamels and Cliff Lee line up to pitch Saturday and Sunday.
Rack up another series win, right?
Ugh, not exactly.
Hamels struggled on Saturday, going just five innings, and getting knocked around for four runs on seven hits.
It didn't get any better on Sunday, when Cliff Lee again was serving up home run balls. For the second straight game, Lee surrendered back-to-back homers and the Phils' streak of winning series was snapped.
Lee gave up three homers in total. If you're counting, that's seven homers in his last two starts, after he got shelled for four dingers by the Nats on July 10.
On the flip side, the Phil's bats were totally overmatched going against Mets' ace Matt Harvey. He didn't allow a hit until the fourth and struck out 10, twice striking out the side.
Looking for silver linings? Both the Braves and Nationals lost, which means the Phils remain six and a half out in the NL East.
Hey, how about that Phil Mickelson?
Or, a little closer to home, football season starts today as Chip Kelly opens his first training camp in South Philly.
If the Phillies want to remain on the radar screen, they better figure out a way to take the upcomign series in St. Louis in Atlanta, or they almost assuredly will be steamrolled by the Eagles Express.
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