The New Guy Saves the Day

Yesterday, the Phillies played their 3rd game with the San Diego Padres at home. Also, it was the Philly Phanatic's birthday (that's beside the point). So, to sum things up, the Phillies were behind the whole game. Jimmy Rollins hit a pinch hit home run in the bottom of the 8th. Then, Chase Utley came up with the potential to tie the game. He hit a nice shot into right field that missed going out of the park by inches. it was caught and the game moved into the top of the 9th. The Phillies defense stopped the Padres in their half and came out to bat in the bottom of the 9th. Ryan Howard hit a single to the center field gap, which brought up the New Guy (his name is actually Raul Ibanez, but I like to call him the New Guy). So, anyway, to make a long story short, the New Guy hit a bomb to right field, clearly out of the park. His home run brought the Phillies 5-4 win. I was so excited when this happened that said: "Raul just hit a walk off home run!" My dad, who for some reason went out to the kitchen to get a glass of Kool-Aid during the most exciting part of the game, ran into the living room, and said: "You called him his real name!". Shoot, I thought, I just showed mercy to the New Guy! This was amusing to my family because they all know how much of a keep Pat Burrell supporter I was when contact negotiations came around, and they know that I still think pat should be playing for us. So, in all seriousness, congratulations Raul Ibanez for doing very well during your first month in Philly. You have done so well that you made on of the most stubborn fans out there recognize you as a valid member of the team.