Best of times, worst of times for Phillies, Eagles fans

By FRANK SERAVALLI
Philadelphia Daily News

seravaf@phillynews.com

WITH TWO teams in must-win situations, which one was on your tube more often yesterday? The Eagles' offensive collapse most likely dictated which game was on TVs throughout the Phillly area as the afternoon wore on. But it wasn't always like that.

Around 1 p.m., TVs in the Philadelphia area started going crazy. We hope your remote didn't run out of batteries. Here is a timeline of what we saw:

12:50: On Fox, Jimmy Johnson, Michael Strahan, Howie Long, Terry Bradshaw unanimously pick the Eagles to beat Washington. That's never good.

12:56: Amid the fog, the Eagles run onto the field.

12:59: TBS intro: "Milwaukee faces elimination for the second time. Only this time, momentum is on their side." The Brewers should thank the Phillies' cold bats for that.

1:01: Why is John Smoltz on TV?

1:04: Kickoff at the Linc.

1:06: Eagles avoid punting before the Phillies' first pitch. Impressive.

1:07: Shane Victorino is back at No. 2 in the lineup. Why was Jayson Werth in that spot Saturday?

1:08: First pitch is a strike for Brewers starter Jeff Suppan.

1:09: Leadoff home run for Jimmy Rollins. That didn't take long. TBS: "I think Suppan would've rather that been ball four instead of a home run." Really?

1:12: Touchdown! Brian Westbrook punches it in from 9 yards. How about some much-needed balance for the Eagles' offense: 12 plays, 6 rushing, 6 passing, 80 yards in 6:34. Good start for both teams.

1:14: Westbrook is getting worked on on the sideline. Just what we need after that drive.

1:20: DeSean Jackson returns a punt 68 yards for a touchdown. Flags on the play were negated. Upon further review, it looks like Tank Daniels did throw a block in the back to spring Jackson. First punt return for a TD for the Eagles since 2003.

1:29: Prince Fielder gives a Joe Blanton pitch a ride to leftfield, but Pat Burrell makes the grab. End of the first inning. At the Linc, Juqua Parker thumps Jason Campbell and the Redskins are forced to punt.

1:32: Burrell gets his first hit of the series, breaking an 0-for-8 slump.

1:39: David Akers misses a 50-yard field goal. What else is new?

1:44: With Burrell on third and Greg Dobbs on second and one out, Carlos Ruiz and Blanton strike out. Suppan is out of the jam and the inning.

1:47: The bank is open. Shaun Suisham (who?!) clanks in a 41-yard field goal off the left upright for the Redskins. Eagles still lead, 14-3.

1:50: Blanton throws a seven-pitch second inning.

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