The Phillies’ bats did their best work when they stayed on their shoulders tonight.
San Diego Padres’ starter, Pedro Avila, was erratic most of the night, issuing six walks to Phillies’ hitters. But there was no luck to be had on any balls in play, as the offense managed just three hits to go along with four double plays, three by Nick Castellanos in his first four pitches looked at.
The lineup scattered three singles throughout the night, all from the 6-7-8 hole hitters, Brandon Marsh, Jake Cave and Edmundo Sosa.
Michael Lorenzen kept the Padres’ lineup in check until the bottom of the fourth inning, when a leadoff solo shot by Fernando Tatis, Jr.