DENVER — So much had conspired Sunday against the Phillies before Cameron Rupp attacked a hanging slider thrown by one of the best relievers in baseball. Weird things happen at Coors Field. Aaron Nola threw a pitch down the middle that was called a ball. Two Phillies runners were eliminated at home plate in the game’s last two innings.
But, finally, the Phillies have 40 wins.
This 3-2 victory over the Rockies that halted a five-game losing streak was bizarre, maddening, and somehow a testament to a young roster’s ability to survive several gut punches. Rupp beat Greg Holland with a two-run double to the gap just one inning after he was out by 20 feet at home.