Last night the Phillies started a 4 game road trip.  2 of which will be played in STL and 2 that will be played against the Mets.  Tonight Joe Blanton took the mound against the Cards, and what a good job he did.  He only allowed 1 run throughout his 6 innings.  And while it wasn’t a blow out performance, meaning he didn’t come in and have 10 SO’s he kept the ball low which meant no long-balls.  Phillies were up 2-1 heading into the 5th inning when the bases got loaded for Ryan Howard and we usually know the story here.  We have said it 7 times in his young career and 2 times this year already.  Grand Salami, now giving him 7 all time tying the record for the Phillies with the current holder of a guy that some of you may of heard once or twice, Mr. Mike Schmidt.  This breaking the game open for the Phillies at that point making it a 6-1 game.

Some quick Phillies Fun Facts so far this year.

The Phillies have hit four grand slams overall and are an NL-best 14 for 27 with the bases loaded, while leading the majors with 11 bases-loaded walks and 46 RBIs.

The Phillies have come from behind in 11 of their 13 victories.

The Phillies have 24 homers in 16 games at new Busch. (STL’s ballpark)

The Phillies now move 0.5 Games back from first place behind the Marlins