I'm having trouble keeping my thoughts together, as the last few minutes refuse to pass between now and the 2:37 first pitch, but basically, it goes like this: the Phils are just better. Their lineup is better, especially when factoring in the likelihood of the Rockies facing four lefthanded starters in a five game series. Their starting pitching is better, especially when you factor in the Phils' career ownership of the Rockies' first three starters: Aaron Cook, Jason Hammel, and in limited action, Ubaldo Jimenez.
Here's where I take a leap: Brad Lidge seemed to really take something of value out of getting the last out in the clincher. He looked like his 2008 self taking the mound, albeit in meaningless games, over the weekend. I'm probably kidding myself, but I just have a feeling he's gonna be fine. I truly believe that if they can get past Jimenez today -- which might well require Lidge getting a save because I think all of us who watch the team know Charlie is giving him the first shot -- the next two games shouldn't be close. Cole is a proven October beast, as are Pedro and Blanton, who I think are the realistic possibilities for game 3. The Phillies have seen a lot of Aaron Cook and Jason Hammel and have flat out owned them. They'll do it again. Phils sweep.
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