The Phillies offense has been one of the best all season. Putting 20 runs on the scoreboard though, that was not expected at the start of Monday’s game. The Phillies absolutely smacked the ball all over the place, rounding the bases frequently to wint 20-5.
Ryan Spilborghs gave the Rockies an early lead with a three run homer in the first inning. The Phillies responded with three runs of their own in the bottom of the inning. Chase Utley hit a three run shot of his own to tie the game up at 3 early.
Jorge De La Rosa struggled for the Rockies lasting just 3.1 innings. He gave up seven runs, six earned, off four hits and three walks. His ERA jumped to 9.00 for the year. The bullpen did not fare any better, giving up 13 runs.
Jason Grilli gave up three, Josh Newman gave up six and Matt Herges gave up four more. Newman recorded just two outs while giving up four hits and two walks. Herges set down just one while surrendering six hits.
Pedro Feliz led the way for the Phillies with four hits and four RBI’s. Chris Coste had three hits, including a three run homer. He drove in four total. So Taguchi and Utley each had three hits. Utley knocked in six runs total in the game. Shane Victorino scored four runs and Ryan Howard added three runs of his own.
Jamie Moyer picked up the win for the Phillies, his fifth of the year.
