Carlos Ruiz’s Helmet To Hall Of Fame

Got an e-mail from the Baseball Hall of Fame announcing the opening of their annual World Series exhibit on Monday. Included in the display will be Ryan Howard’s bat used during Game 4 of the World Series, Carlos Ruiz’s batting helmet from his game-winning hit in Game 3, the bat Joe Blanton used to hit his home run in Game 4, and the cap Brad Lidge wore during Game 5.

Finally! Carlos Ruiz’s batting helmet has made the Hall of Fame, as it deserves. There really should be a special Hall of Fame exhibit where fans can beat up whoever made Toyota’s “Saved by Zero” commercial.

Ha Ha, Brewers

The Phillies are now up 3-0 (!!) thanks to some patience at the plate from Pat Burrell and Shane Victorino (RBI walk). But before that, Chase Utley got a 2-RBI double when Mike Cameron (above, dropping the ball) misjudged the ball and saw it go off the top of his glove. And before that, Rickie Weeks dropped the ball at first on a Cole Hamels sacrifice.

Carlos Ruiz got the only clean hit of the inning when he led off with a single. I know: Carlos Ruiz!! Who knew?