Are the Phillies Back?

10 runs in two games? The Phillies didn't have 10 runs in their first 4 games! The Fightin' Phils offense may be back in the city of Brotherly Love, but will it hold? In the past two games, strong outings from Roy Halladay and Joe Blanton have given the Phillies an edge over the Marlins. Roy Halladay dished out his best stuff against Josh Johnson, whom he normally struggles with. Before the two met on Wednesday, Halladay was 1-2, that one victory being his perfect game, but now the pitchers are 2-2. Joe Blanton who had his first official start as a Phillies pitcher this year, only gave up 3 hits, 1 walk, and one run to the Marlins, while Mark Buehrle gave up 3 runs across 6 1/3 innings. Maybe the Phils just needed to get back to Citizens Bank Park to really have the bats come alive. Hunter Pence has been the glue that holds the lineup together, so far hitting .391, with 1 homerun and 4 RBI. Close behind him is the man behind the plate, Carlos "Chooch" Ruiz had an outstanding Spring Training and keeping that momentum going by hitting .375, with 1 homerun, and 2 RBI. Last's game was all about Shane Victorino and Ty Wigginton, who had their first blasts of the season, Shane's in the 4th inning, and Wigginton had his in the 7th to give the Phils some breathing room to make it 3-1. But are the bats really back? I and the city of Philadelphia certainly hope so. Without Chase Utley at second, Freddy Galvis has been outstanding at second base, but he as of now lacks the offensive power that Utley brings to the team. Utley is an All-Star, and possible Hall of Famer, Galvis is a rookie, so he certainly has time to make a name for himeself. I personally am waiting for Jimmy Rollins to step up his game and validate his new contract. Other than that, Juan Pierre, Ty Wigginton, and Jim Thome are fitting into place in Philadelphia, and Jonathan Papelbon is doing great with his two recorded saves for the season. I look forward to the rest of the season and this upcoming series against the Mets at CBP.