Generally speaking, the Phillies bullpen has improved as the season has moved along. The unit as a whole rebounded from a very rough start to pitch more akin to what was expected before the season started. However, one key cog that hasn’t quite settled into a groove is Matt Strahm.
Strahm was roughed up a bit in the first game of the doubleheader yesterday, as he blew a two-run lead and allowed the Braves to then tie the game at 4-4. He allowed three hits, all of which were for extra bases with a home run and two doubles. It wasn’t the only time this week Strahm has surrendered a lead. He surrendered a one-run lead in the eighth on Sunday in Sacramento when he allowed two runs and ultimately…
