If you go by the numbers, the Phils look like an offensive juggernaut. 

If you go by the numbers, the Phils look like an offensive juggernaut. 

--If manager Cecil Cooper remains true to his recent strategy, he'll likely put as many right-handers in the lineup as possible Friday against Mets LHP Johan Santana. 

MEDICAL WATCH: 2B Kaz Matsui (sore back) went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to Aug. 

Roy Oswalt, who is 11-8 with a 4. 

The New York Mets opened August by getting swept by the Houston Astros. 

MEDICAL WATCH: 2B Kaz Matsui (sore back) went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to Aug. 

--INF J. 

Considering Wandy Rodriguez had struggled a bit recently, manager Cecil Cooper had veteran Brad Ausmus catch the left-hander Wednesday afternoon. 

Manny Parra had enough to earn his first victory in a month. 

Manny Parra had enough to earn his first victory in a month. 

Manny Parra had enough to earn his first victory in a month. 

Manny Parra had enough to earn his first victory in a month. 

The Houston Astros claimed infielder Jose Castillo on outright waivers from the San Francisco Giants on Wednesday. 

The success of CC Sabathia has sparked the Milwaukee Brewers since they acquired the big left-hander last month, but while Sabathia has thrived, some of Milwaukee's other starters have quietly struggled.