Phillies had 21 extra base hits in Cubs series.

[northeastphillyguy]

Hitting an average of 7 extra base hits in any game is superb. The Phillies are scoring runs and it is due to a collective effort. The young guys are playing with a fever. A new confidence is filling the clubhouse. Go Phillies!

 

[Retroram52]

Slowly but surely. Maybe Mackinin is onto something.

 

[jvett77]

It's the same crew on the field suddenly come to life in the last 10 games with a deluge of hits as they have been capable of all along. Is this just another win streak before they return to their boring, hitless ways after a few plane trips? Is it the manager's personality? Who knows. But I hope the surge continues.

 

[Retroram52]

Ditto here jvett.

 

[northeastphillyguy]

It's the same crew on the field suddenly come to life in the last 10 games with a deluge of hits as they have been capable of all along. Is this just another win streak before they return to their boring, hitless ways after a few plane trips? Is it the manager's personality? Who knows. But I hope the surge continues.

I don't think this team is going to return to boring hitless ways anymore. Part of their recent winning ways is due to improved starting pitching. Nola looks like a keeper so far. If we don't trade Hamels for low level crap then our pitching will be ok for the rest of the season. Since Amaro is not allowed to sign aging vets that block our young players anymore we shall move forward. I feel more confidant with Herrera, Galvis, Hernandez and Revere coming to bat when the game is on the line. Go Phillies.

 

[jvett77]

I wish you could guarantee that, northeast. I think the wins lately have more to do with hitting with 48 runs in 9 games, 5 per game. But, yeah, good pitching to go with it.

 

[Retroram52]

I agree Northeast. Things are beginning to move in the right direction albeit slowly.