Criticized in many circles for choosing his relievers based on matchups rather than predetermined roles in a bullpen that lacks a closer, he managed by the book against the Cardinals. With a two-run lead in the seventh inning, he turned to Hunter, signed by the Phillies in the offseason for the purpose of pitching in those exact situations. Hunter responded by giving up two-run doubles to both Carpenter and Jose Martinez in a four-run inning that put the Phillies in a 6-4 hole.