The Phillies probably would've been content to hand a one-run lead over to Brad Lidge in the bottom of the ninth. But they'll be more content to hand over a lead of at least two.
Phillies Vs. Giants, NLCS Game 5: Jayson Werth Solo Home Run Provides Critical Insurance
Against righty reliever Ramon Ramirez, Jayson Werth led off and worked his way to a 2-1 count. He then got a fastball over the outer edge of the plate and went with it the other way, lifting a high line drive down the right field line and over the tall wall for a solo home run.
That the ball carried as well as it did took the broadcast booth by surprise, but the wind is blowing about 9mph out to right field and it may have given Werth the necessary amount of lift. The important thing is that the ball cleared by a few rows of seats, and it extended the Phillies' lead to 4-2. It's not exactly a comfortable cushion, but it's a decent one, and the Giants will have Pablo Sandoval, Juan Uribe, and the pitcher's spot due up in the bottom.
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