Maybe I'm the only one who was nervous about Abel, but he did not look strong against the Cubs. Really gratifying to see him pitch as he did today. Three close pitches went against him, two looked clearly in the strike zone, one of which should have been a K, and it was an important, pressure-packed moment in the game. He totally kept his composure. How you react when things go wrong is a huge part of sports. Kruk observed he keeps a great poker face. You've got to like what you see.
The Phils' talent scouts have been whiffing on OFs for a while, but just maybe they finally got one right in Kepler. They're due.
Walker looked good. Rob does things his own way, but Walker might have been able to just close the game for him right there if he got the chance.
Getting ready for the Mets. And the Braves - who may not be having a good year yet, but they'll play their best against the Phils, as always.
