Sports Thread #2 For 10/16/09: 2009 NLCS-"Happ-less J.A. And Chase 8th Inning Errors Cost Phills, Dodgers Even Series"

After starring last night to pick up a poor outing by Cole Hamels, the Phillies' bullpen did the exact opposite today after a remarkable gem by Pedro Martinez.

The Dodgers have even up this National League Championship Series at one game all. But despite the Blues grit and terrific start they got from Vincente Padilla as well, the World Champions will certainly say that their mistakes cost them a chance to go up 2-0 going home.

In addition, some questionable bullpen decision made by Charlie Manuel will come under scrutiny.

Chan Ho Park somehow became the set up man for this team today, and confusion will reign from Park's new sudden promotion. Unlike his brilliance inning last night, Park just couldn't get the job down today. But the biggest moment of the game obviously came later that inning. Chase Utley's latest costly error, a second consecutive wild over throw while trying to turn a double play at turning a double play, led to Juan Pierre scoring to tie the game.

Still, that shouldn't overshadow how there is still dysfunction in that Phillies bullpen. Outside of closer Brad Lidge, it is very debatable that no one knows their role in the pen, other than to face the batter at the plate. Ryan Madson, who has arguably been their best reliever this year, was not a better option than Park in Manuel's mind. And questions will certainly be asked about that to Manuel after the game.

A brutal inning for the Phillies was made worst when J.A Happ walking in the running run facing Andre Ether after an 0-2 count.

Broxton was dominant in the 9th again, as the Dodgers get another big error in a Game 2 from their opponents just like they did with Matt Holiday last series. It certainly will be a moment to a remember if they go on and get revenge on Philadelphia by winning the pennant.