Cliff Lee began his second stint with the Phillies tonight, dominating the Houston Astros on the way to a 9-4 win.
Lee, a fan favorite, was absolutely adored by Phillies fans during his few months here in 2009. Those same fans were extremely disappointed when he was traded away following that season.
Lee started the night by receiving a standing ovation from the Phillies faithful.
Then he went out and pitched just like Phillies fans remembered he could.
Lee was looking solid into the sixth, when he had only allowed one run. The Astros got two in the inning on a two run shot by Carlos Lee. He also had an RBI triple 4th inning.
Must be in the last name.
Lee ended up throwing seven innings, allowing only four hits and three runs, while striking out 11.
His night ended just like it started, with a standing ovation.
A night after Roy Halladay pitched well in the opener, Lee did not disappoint and was a great reminder to how good this Phillies rotation can be.
Most teams would be happy to have Lee be their number one.
The Phillies have him sloted as their number two, with Roy Oswalt and Cole Hamels still yet to pitch.
During the Phillies telecast tonight, they put a graphic up that said, "Dear MLB: Good luck." It had some of the accomplishments of the Phillies four aces.
But for one night, it was all about the guy who "never wanted to leave Philadelphia in the first place."
Ah yes, Cliff Lee is back.
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