We have gotten too used to this over the years. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-US PRESSWIRE

The Phillies can’t score runs, but they sure can pitch….right?  The Phillies offense managed to score thirteen runs and handed Roy Halladay a six run lead.  This is a slam dunk right?  It seems like a recipe for success.  The broadcast team even went over Roy’s career winning percentage when being handed anything over a 4-0 lead.  He was perfect.  He had never lost.  Sure thing?

The offense did a really nice job working the count against Tommy Hanson.  They had him out of the game  after 3 2/3 innings after allowing eight hits, four runs and two walks.  Based on what we have come to expect from Halladay and Hanson, this was supposed to be a pitchers duel.  It wasn’t.

Halladay strode to the mound in the fifth inning with a 6-0 lead and we all had a feeling that this one would be an easy win.   (more…)