Before the Phillies were able to hang on for a 3-0 win over the Mets in New York tonight, former Phillie and Hall of Famer Mike Schmidt sent them an email message [link]:
“One pitch, one at-bat, one play, one situation. Think ‘small’ and ‘big’ things result. Tough at-bats, lots of walks, stay up the middle with men on base, whatever it takes to ‘keep the line moving’ on offense, 27 outs on defense. The Mets know you’re better than they are. They remember last year. You guys are never out of a game. Welcome the challenge that confronts you this weekend. You are the best. Good luck. #20.”
