Called Shot

September 3:  PHILLIES 1, Milwaukee 0

If you read my post earlier today about the Brewer starters for the weekend, you'll note that I warned fans that Chris Capuano was the type of pitcher that seems to give the Phillies fits: someone who is struggling and has been hit around by weaker clubs like Pittsburgh, who suddenly finds his groove against the Phils.

Such were the five innings of one-run, four-hit ball served up by the aforementioned Capuano as the Phils struggled all night (and went hitless against Milwaukee's porous bullpen) and managed to escape with the 1-0 win ... thanks to King Cole and his seven innings of three-hit ball.

Naturally, the two-time zone change after a very late ending last night in Denver had something to do with the offense playing in a haze.  You would think that teams have a game plan in play for trips like that: when to go to bed after returning to Philly, when to get up, pre-game meals, protein and carb regimens, etc. so that the effects of the jet lag aren't as noticeable.

Maybe Capuano just had his stuff tonight.  Let's hope this isn't yet another mini-funk that the offense has been way too prone to this season.

With the Braves losing, the lead in NL East is down to a single game.  It's possible, given the right circumstances, that the Phils could be in first place by Labor Day.

For one weekend, let's all be Marlin fans ...