Broxton faced five batters and retired none. Citizens Bank Park is officially in his head.
The fans mockingly chanted Broxton's name as he threw ball after ball. He hit Placido Polanco to lead off the inning. He walked Mike Sweeney in an epic nine-pitch at-bat. Werth walked on five pitches to put the tying run on base.
Ben Francisco hit a sure double-play ball to third base that skipped right through the legs of Casey Blake and into left field. Two runs scored and the stadium - half full because fans had left following another distasteful display from the bullpen - was as loud as it has been all season.
Joe Torre came to the mound to talk to his pitcher, but never had anyone warm up. This was Broxton's game. His 22d pitch, an 88-m.p.h. slider, was smashed by Ruiz.
Werth held up at second to make sure it fell. He was almost passed on the bases by Francisco, who was running at full speed all the way. They both scored easily.
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Yeah, SCUDS really is on to something.