The Phightin' Phils are starting to click.
The recipe for Monday night's 4-2 win over the Atlanta Braves worked out well.
It started with a base of Cole Hamels. The left-hander went six solid innings, scattering six hits, two walks and two runs.
A dash of Jimmy Rollins - back in the leadoff spot for the fourth straight game - provided some spice. The shortstop went 2-for-4, scoring a run. A splash of Hunter Pence, who also collected two hits while driving in one run and scoring another, helpe the cause.
The offense continued to show improvement. The Phils, after averaging 2.69 runs over their first 16 games, have scored 4.67 runs during their last eight games. Needless to say, they've gone 5-3 over that stretch. It's also worth noting that every member of the starting lineup had a hit.
But the recipe didn't just include the starters.
The Phils bullpen looked fantastic.
Chad Qualls, Antonio Bastardo and Jonathan Papelbon combine for three shutout innings.
With the win, the Phillies are back to .500 for the first time since April 16.
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