Michael Lorenzen’s first start with the Phillies went pretty well. He pitched eight innings, giving up a lone run, and we figured that he would have a tough time topping that effort going forward. Well, he certainly managed to top it. In his start against the Washington Nationals on Wednesday night, Lorenzen pitched nine innings, without allowing a hit, leading the Phillies to a 7-0 victory.
Most nights, Nick Castellanos would have been the story of the game. He continued to put his dreadful July behind him, hitting two home runs, including his career 200th.