The Phillies head out west for the first time this season for a four gamer versus the San Diego Padres in spacious PETCO Park, which will surely be exactly what cures the ailing Phillies bats.
Roy Oswalt, attempting to bounce back from a sorta injured back last weekend, takes the ball for the Phillies, at will be opposed by Mat Latos for the Friars. Latos, whose 5.84 ERA, 5.32 FIP, and 3.66 xFIP (not to mention 0.97 WHIP) are testament to the volatility of early season stats.
Discuss the game below.