Myers inconsistent in first World Series start

0 Comments | Philadelphia Daily News, October, 2008 | by ED BARKOWITZ barkowe@phillynews.com

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Brett Myers is somewhat like Forrest Gump's famous box of chocolates. You never really know if he will throw a three-hitter or if he will make it through the fifth inning.

Last night, the Myers the Phillies got was somewhere in the middle. He wasn't sharp, but he wasn't shelled, either. He was victimized by small ball early on, but victimized nonetheless as the Phillies lost to the Rays, 4-2. It was Myers' first start in 14 days.

"I felt like I had good stuff. I just had to pitch to their aggressiveness," Myers said. "Instead of trying to strike guys out, I had to try to get groundouts."

In the sometimes watered-down vernacular of baseball statistics, Myers will be credited with a quality start. He allowed four runs in seven innings,...