Phils Lose in Extra Innings

First and foremost, I find it to be very funny/interesting that MLB.com has game wrap ups for both teams in the game that was played. One article always has an uplifting and happy tone, while the other seems to be somewhat sad and ready for the next game. This is exactly what the Brewers/Phillies recaps are like, the Brewers have the victorious tone of how they overcame and won, while the Phillies recap expresses their disappointment of losing. But that's exactly how the fans, and the players feel about last night's game. The Phillies had scattered a total of 9 singles throughout the game, which leaves fans asking, "Where are the homeruns from 2008?" Charlie Manuel doesn't know, nor do the players. The 9th inning for the Phils was very exciting, tying the game to force the game into extra innings, or "Free Baseball" as the announcers like to call it. But after pretty standard 10th and 11th innings, the 12th inning can be wrapped up in one sentence, written by Todd Zolecki. "Five batters, one single, one wild pitch, one hit batter, one intentional walk and two sacrifice flies later, the Brewers had a three-run lead." That's exactly what happened. Excuses were made about Kendrick's poor performance, like he hasn't pitched in 10 days. I'm sorry Kyle, but pitching is your job. I understand that you can walk a batter, but on four pitches? Or what about the awful throw to first? You're telling me that 10 days off causes you to wildly throw to first? Fundamentals are fundamentals, regardless of how many days you've had off. It seems as though losing the first game of every series is what the Phillies are doing, but as long as they win the next two, that's fine by me. I will be at the game tonight watching Roy Halladay and former Phillie Randy Wolf pitch. Be sure to look for me along the first base line. Lastly, I wish the Phillies luck in the rest of the series against the Brewers.