Roy Halladay returns to top-notch form as he is scoreless against Arizona Diamondbacks-MLB Update
In a rare show of excellence, the Philadelphia Phillies’ starting pitcher Roy Halladay finished scoreless seven innings in his last game. In light of the fact that he has suffered rough ups all through the season, this outing can be taken as a new beginning
from his part.
Halladay began the season as one of the most reliable starters on the Phillies’ rotation. Against the backdrop of his splendid record in the past, he was considered for playing an important role in the Phillies’ quest for defending their prestige of Division
championship winner last year.
Furthermore, Halladay’s ability to throw shut-out games was touted as another reason why he can be counted on by the Phillies.
However, his story thus far in the season consists of a series of meltdowns and run-rampages allowed by him to the opponents. Far from recording reasonable number of wins, he has become the most conspicuous scapegoat in numerous games lost by the club.
For the same reason when Halladay ended up the scoreless spell of innings in the last game, the glimpse of his typical mastery as a hurler which was visible was appreciated by the experts. The kind of dominance that the Phillies expected from him at the
start could be seen in the match.
Therefore, it is being anticipated that as Halladay achieves his command and ball control, he will follow up with the similar kind of performance in the upcoming games.
For a great hurler like Halladay, more often than not it takes only one good outing to find the confidence back based on which he can launch a series of splendours ahead. Therefore, what has not been achieved throughout the season from Halladay can be attained
now by the Phillies.
His splendid outing has come at a time when before the start of the game the manager Charlie Manuel talked of the possibility of shutting him down, due to his continuous failures on the mound.
In this regard, one can predict that the Phillies will like to carry on with Halladay now and will discard the option of withdrawing him from the season.
On the other hand, Halladay will be looking to keep his rhythm intact in order to improve his win-loss record in the season and make a positive impact for the team.
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