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Hot start is refreshing; Keep your fingers crossed
OK, so it’s only one week. But boy it’s hard not to feel upbeat about the Phillies after its first two series. The Phils, who were 17-7 in Spring Training, are off to a 5-1 start now that the games count, beating the Braves twice after losing the opener and then sweeping the Marlins. The bullpen didn’t surrender a run until the fourth game …
Every other team in baseball has at least two losses right now. So, that’s right, your 2007 Phillies are NUMBER ONE!
Andrew Zarzour was a tough-luck loser on Opening Day but rebounded with an eight-inning, five-hit shutout against the Fish five days later. Newcomer to Philly
Josh Johnson also has been sharp from the mound.
And the Phillies are hitting!
Jorge Cantu! George Kelch! Matt Holliday! Keith Chambers. Carlos Longoria! Hanley Ramirez! There is a lot of baseball to be played, but 5-1 sure looks pretty sweet at the top of the NL East … Up next: we preview the Mets and the Astros, the Phillies’ next two opponents. Coming tomorrow: We’ll publish our list of where to find the best cheese steaks …
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