Update: Apparently, Moyer pitched the game while severely ill. It's a good thing he doesn't succeed by throwing hard.
What an inning. What an inning.
After an hour and a half of a rain delay, Game 3 finally got started around 10, but it didn't end until about 1:45. The game was complete insanity in the later innings, and especially the ninth. Moyer pitched well. Garza pitched fairly well until he gave up those back-to-back home runs. Ruiz hit a home run and then made a crucial error. Crawford laid down a bunt, Moyer ran, dove, and flipped the ball for the out, and Crawford was called safe. Navarro followed with a big double, but he later made a crucial error. All in all, a fantastic game that no one watched. I'd feel bad for saying that because it did start really late, but I doubt there would have been many anyway.
As for the series, the Phillies find themselves in a great spot. Tonight's matchup between Sonnanstine and Blanton doesn't particularly give either pitcher the edge. If Blanton wins, Hamels will have the chance to knock out the Rays in five. If Sonnanstine wins, there's still a good chance the Phillies go up 3-2 after Hamels' start. Then again, Garza was supposed to win last night, too. I guess that's why you should watch.
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