>I actually thought Victorino's steal in the first was the most important offensive play of the game. It made Utley's fly ball productive and getting that first run on the board was really important, given the mixed hitting record of this team.
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>I agree, that was a key moment as well. But when the bottom of the lineup can play small ball, turn the lineup over, and get back to the top of the lineup, that can crush the opposition - especially with Doc on the mound. (Though, as it turned out, Doc only needed 1 run).
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>Tonight's game was an odd one - but once again shows why getting home field is so important. Citizens Bank has become a House of Pain for visiting clubs.

Yep, what an ugly game, but the bottom line is we won. We had a guy in front of us who was feeling every pitch--fun to watch.

Tamar