In a situation which brings no pressure whatsoever, lefty J.A. Happ makes his first big league start of the season tonight in Philadelphia versus the rival New York Mets and a pretty good lefty pitcher named Johan Santana.
Happ was brilliant for AAA Lehigh Valley in June; the Phillies surely hope he can continue his hot streak a few miles south on the Northeast Extension.
The Mets currently sit 4.5 games behind the Phillies in the standings, and could sit just a half game back in the event of a sweep...
Happy 4th, go have some hot dogs.