Phils Take the Stairs to Game 4 Victory
Matt Stairs hitting a pinch-hit, game winning home run in the 8th is as improbable as it can get in Philly folklore. Last night's miracle off Stairs' bat and from Jonathan Broxton's arm passed the 4th and 26 Freddie Mitchell miracle for postseason heroics from an unlikely player. With only backup catcher Chris Coste remaining on his bench, Manager Charlie Manuel went to the veteran Stairs. The lefty waited patiently for a pitch to hit against the flame-thrower Broxton and got ahead in the count 3-1. The next pitch, a fastball, Stairs got out in front of and drove into the right field seats. The blast gave the Phils an 8-6 lead, and one they wouldn't relinquish. The unlikelihood of the homer is coupled with the fact the Dodgers' Broxton has not given up a home run all year at home.
If you're a die-hard Phillies fan, you may remember Game 3 in 1977 as "Black Friday". Well last night can be called "Miracle Monday" because Matt Stairs is as unlikely as it gets.
The Phils will hope to continue that good fortune Wednesday with their ace Hamels taking the mound.
0 comments:
Post a Comment