When the lineups came out Tuesday, you knew what would happen.
You saw Jose Pirela’s name in left field and thought, ok, this guy is gonna make an impact. He’s a game changer. He’s the one that will lead the final charge into the playoffs as the second wild card.
No you didn’t.
You probably groaned just like me and wondered where Adam Haseley was and questioned the team’s sanity.
Well wouldn’t you know? Jose Pirela impacted the game, hitting what would prove to be the game winning home run in the fourth inning to lead the Phillies on that charge, 5-4.