You’ve got to be kidding me (Part 2)

So, I’m watching the Phillies game the other night and I have another “You’ve got to be kidding me” moment.  Before I tell you why, take a look at the game’s box score from ESPN.com.

 

If you just looked at the box score, you’d probably think it was a good game.  A good amount of hits, no errors, and a couple home runs.  Somewhat of a pitcher’s duel as well.  A pretty good game unless, of course, you actually watched it.

Let’s take a look at some of the play-by-play on how the Phillies scoring went.  (I added the bold lettering for emphasis.)

In the bottom of the 3^rd, the Phillies pitcher walked to lead off the inning.  (Keep in mind that this is a pitcher making his MLB debut and probably hasn’t regularly swung a bat since high school.  The Pirate pitcher still managed to walk him.)  He later scored on a wild pitch with two outs.

In the bottom of the 4^th, with no outs and the bases loaded, two Phillies in a row struck out.  The first one struck out looking. The Phils then scored on a wild pitch.

In the bottom of the 6^th, after getting two quick outs, the pitcher walked the Phillies’ eight hitter (who is hitting slightly above .200 by the way).  He later scored after two singles.

Overall, a pretty good game to see what NOT to do.

Of course, the game looks mighty easy when you’re watching it in your living room.