Why we absolutely, positively cannot root, root, root for the hometeam right now. Like, ever.

From philly.com:

In his last eight appearances, Rhodes is 0-2 with a 14.40 ERA (with eight earned runs in five innings). In his last six appearances, Gordon, who has been the team's best pitcher this season, is 1-1 with a 6.35 ERA (four earned runs in 52/3 innings). He also has one save and one blown save.

Manager Charlie Manuel said afterward that he plans to stick with Rhodes in late-inning situations. Rhodes is 0-3 with a 5.40 ERA overall.

"His stuff is still good," Manuel said. "He's a veteran. He's one of our guys that we depend on in the back end of the bullpen. Now, if we've got somebody else who can go back there and do the job, we'll try to iron it out. But I like Arthur in that role. If we work with him some, I think he'll be fine. At times, he's done it this year."