"In answer to the blogger's question, Scott Thorman is one of our finest Canadian utility infielders in an Atlanta Braves uniform." - Sean Penn
Ryan Madson continued his streak of surrendering game-clinching extra-inning home runs today (a 3-2 loss in 11 to the Bravos) as the Phillies start 0-2 for the first time since...um...last year. And as if the sight of Edgar Renteria jacking a pair out of Vet II on Monday wasn't embarrassing enough, tonight's hero was the aforementioned and (as of yet) quite unaccomplished Mr. Thorman.
But you know what? Mad Dog's not gonna settle for being the goat every night. Right?
"I just feel bad for my teammates in letting them down. Hopefully, this is the last time I do it this season."
Glad to see some accountabil...wait a second. He actually said that on Monday. Yikes.
Bright spots: Cole Hamels absolutely dealing (in a non-criminal way) for 7 innings with 8 Ks. Carlos Ruiz(!) collecting his first homer of the year. The Phils' bats waking up a bit late in the game.
Downers: The "Phillie Killer"--the marginal player who suddenly thrives when playing against Philadelphia--is alive and well. Thorman is well on his way to joining the likes of Jeff Conine and Mike Mordecai.
Let's try nailing one down tomorrow, 'kay guys?
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