The bottom of the sixth will probably be the final inning that Roy Halladay throws in the game. But oh, was it an important one.
Phillies Vs. Giants, NLCS Game 5: Roy Halladay Escapes Sixth Inning Jam
Protecting a 3-2 lead, Halladay was able to work around trouble and keep the Giants off the board, preserving the Phillies' one-run lead. Following a leadoff walk of Buster Posey, Halladay got Pat Burrell to pop out, and struck out Cody Ross.
That brought Pablo Sandoval to the plate, and Sandoval pulled a grounder through the hole to right for a base hit. The single moved the tying run into scoring position, bringing Juan Uribe to the plate with Tim Lincecum on deck.
Halladay opted to pitch to Uribe, and battled back after falling behind 2-0. On a full count pitch, Halladay dropped a curve down and away at which Uribe whiffed, ending the threat and ending the inning.
Halladay rode his pitchcount up to 108, but he’s limited the Giants to two runs in six innings. Lincecum is back out to start the seventh. This should be Lincecum’s final inning, as his spot is due up to lead off the bottom half.
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