The long march to the end of the season is nearing its conclusion. The almost inevitable feeling of ending up below .500 is setting in. This game tonight was a microcosm of it all.
You had Bryce Harper with not one, but TWO hustle doubles tonight in what was pretty much the offensive highlight. Rhys Hoskins getting off of his 0 for 26 schneid by knocking in Harper. Brad Miller continuing his best Shane Spencer impersonation.
Even Drew Smyly with a brilliant 6 1⁄3 inning, 10 strikeout performance where he left with the lead.