Adam Eaton is a Battler... Name that Phillies

It appears as if the Phillies have finally shaken off their offseason dust and are nice and clean and ready to meet expectations.

Last night's torrid attack of 20 hits and 11 runs is a great way to start their first official winning streak. (3 in a row).

And despite his giving up 4 runs in 6 innings, I think you have to hand it to Adam Eaton for keeping his focus and settling down. It would be very easy for Eaton to let the Astros trade runs with the Phils, but that didn't happen. Eaton is a gamer.

I think that Adam Eaton will win a few games on determination alone. He proved last night that he is more than just a pitcher.

Eaton recorded his second hit of the season last night... he's batting .200 through 3 starts. Eaton also broke up a double play with a hard slide... and he allowed Jimmy Rollins to get a triple by getting a good read on the ball and hustling around to score. If that is any other pitcher, Rollins would be forced to halt and second for a double. Good job Eaton.

Eaton will probably be one of those guys that will get a lot of decisions. (12 wins 10 losses, something like that), because he's a battler who will do everything to keep his team in ballgames. Like he did last night.

It was nice to see every starter in the lineup with a hit... 5 phillies had 2 or more hits... 4 of them had 3 or more (Rollins, Victorino, Burrell and Helms)

Let's get some bug spray and fend off the Nats!

PS - In lieu of Rollins almost hitting for the cycle, it is interesting to note that the last Phillie to hit for he cycle was David Bell in 2004, and before that it was Gregg Jefferries in 1995)

Name that Phillie

Does anyone know which Phillie has hit for the cycle twice? (yes both in a Phillies uniform)

He's pictured to the right...