It wasn't supposed to end like this.
The Phillies weren't supposed to lose in the first round.
With this pitching staff, they were supposed to be unbeatable and win another World Series.
When Ryan Howard made the final out last night, the pain of yet another disappointing season started to settle in. For the real fans that watch from all the way back in spring training, the loss is extremely painful. The Phils had such big expectations, and for it to end like it did in a 1-0 loss in the first round, it's just a lot to take in.
The only thing I can say is that at least the Phillies did it the right way. In the final series of the regular season, they very easily could have laid down to let the struggling Braves into the playoffs instead of the surging Cardinals. But they didn't, they played hard and ended up facing the Cardinals who would eventually beat them. I know it doesn't make things any better but the Phillies are a respectable team who would never cheat or take a short cut into the playoffs.
Really what can be said? The Phillies let us down big time. They got shutout in what was arguably the biggest game in franchise history. They didn't support Roy Halladay who pitched an absolute gem. Our star Ryan Howard didn't come through. Role players like Utley, Pence, and Victorino didn't come through. The bottom of our order took an early vacation the entire series. Our big time pitcher Cliff Lee squandered a 4 run lead in Game 2. And now we are on the outside looking in.
This loss is like Eagles 2004 Super Bowl bad. You just sat there after the game absolutely shocked, wondering where it all went wrong.
The only thing I can say is that maybe the Flyers and Eagles can help pick us up. Maybe the Flyers can go on an early run to start their season, and maybe the Eagles can turn things around starting on Sunday. And for the Phillies, maybe they will win it all next year.
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