Last weekend Paul Hagen if the Daily News wrote that the Phillies took 10 cases of Domaine Ste. Michelle to Milwaukee in case they needed to have a party or something. As we know, it didn't really work out that well. They even had to tear down the plastic sheeting they placed over the lockers at Miller Park.
Nevertheless, the plastic was back up over the lockers at Citizens Bank Park before Wednesday's game. It looks like they are going to need it, too. After all, not only are the Phillies leading by four runs, the Marlins are shutting out the Braves. This game could be rendered moot by the time the ninth inning rolls around.
Of course the Phillies need to get home field for the NLDS now. Sure, guys like Chase Utley will get some rest, but as Charlie Manuel said before the game, it's more important for the team to get home field than it is for guys to rest.
Fair enough.
So as we head into the late innings, I'm heading over to my other tabs on this laptop to begin composing my stories for the web site. We'll be back tonight/tomorrow to sum it all up for everyone.
Anyone want to make a bet that Brad Lidge is on the mound in the ninth inning tonight?
Sixth inning: Phillies 8, Astros 3