Uncle Miltie was a Phillies Fan

Perhaps you've heard the legend of Hollywood's "Mr. Television," Milton Berle, and his, how should I put this, "gift that kept on giving." It has been rumored that people would challenge Berle to contests to see who was more gifted, if you will. Berle would always triumph, not by unwrapping the full package but simply by pulling out just enough to win.

Which is basically what the Phillies offense has done throughout these playoffs.

They beat Milwaukee 3-2 in Game 1 of the NLDS with all three runs coming in the third inning.

The next night, they scored five in the second off Brewers Ace CC Sabathia and won 5-1.

Last night they bombed two home runs in a 3-run sixth en route to a 3-2 victory over the Dodgers.

In fact, the Phillies have scored runs in multiple innings only once in their five post-season games. Yet they're 4-1 in the playoffs.

They're pulling out just enough to win.

Much of the credit belongs to the pitching staff. Cole Hamels has been sensational in his two October starts - 15 IP; 8 H; 2 ER; 17 K; 1.20 ERA. Hamels and the Citizens Bank Park architects (who planned the high wall in center field that prevented Manny Ramirez's tape-measure shot from exiting the confines of the diamond) kept the Dodgers in check last night until the offense had its inning.

Don't get me wrong. If the Phillies can keep winning games in this fashion, then so be it. I just hope they can dip into the offensive reserves if the situation warrants.