This time around, it was John Mayberry Jr.
The late-inning heroics came after Colorado Rockies catcher Wilin Rosario had two of his four total passed balls in the ninth inning.
Phillies (60-67) vs. Washington Nationals (77-49)
If the Phillies want to rekindle their playoff hopes for realsies, they have to start today.
And that has to start with Cliff Lee.
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John Mayberry Jr. hit .273 with 15 home runs and 40 RBI as a rookie last season and entered spring training with pretty much a guarantee of making the big-league club as the everyday left fielder.
So, it might surprise some that the 28-year-old is struggling to hit through the first week of the season...
When Raul Ibanez came to Philadelphia before the 2009 season, many Phillies fans wondered why Ruben Amaro would give a three-year deal to a 36 year old.
Phillies center fielder Shane Victorino said this week that he hasn't had any discussions with the Phillies about a contract extension.
Victorino who is due to make $9.5 million this season before hitting free agency for the first time, but like teammate Cole Hamels said this week, he isn't really focused on becoming a free agent...