Philadelphia Phillies – Overboard

Last night the Phillies were hanging over the side of the S.S. Citizen’s Bank creating their own chum wake.  The Florida Marlins knocked around Jamie Moyer trying to make up for the previous 10 losses and then proceeded to spank young J.A. Happ just to ensure he does not follow in the elder’s footsteps.  The pain staking 8-2 loss was only over shadowed by the fact that Victorino’s 2 run homerun was actually foul.  So, those of you who are following along that means that the Phightins were actually shutout in my book.

The offense was able to accrue 8 hits last night, but it does not help when all of those hits were spread out over 9 innings.  In addition to the offense failure to make it happen was Ryan Howard’s ground ball that went between his legs.  Let’s put this in perspective . . . . .  If you were to fail this much at your normal everyday job you would probably be fired, but he still is able to keep his job and make 10 million a year.  Would someone please tell Ryan Howard that defense is also part of his job description and Philly does not except a doctor’s note to sit out on the defense.  Oh, thank you Geoff Jenkins for your web gem catch !!

Tonight Krazy “K” takes the mound with his mighty sinker ball trying to get his double digit win bringing him to 10 for the season.  Kendrick (4.59 ERA) will face off against Anibal “Anakin” Sanchez (3.18 ERA) trying to bring down the death star known as the Marlins.  Kendrick – Please do not embarass us !!

 

Philadelphia	AB	R	H	RBI	BB	SO	LOB	AVG
Rollins, SS	4	1	2	0	1	0	1	.266
Victorino, CF	5	1	2	2	0	0	3	.288
Utley, 2B	3	0	1	0	0	0	2	.292
Howard, 1B	4	0	1	0	0	1	3	.242
Burrell, LF	3	0	1	0	1	2	1	.278
Jenkins, RF	1	0	0	0	2	1	1	.244
d-Werth, PH-RF	1	0	0	0	0	1	0	.265
Bruntlett, 3B	2	0	0	0	0	0	3	.224
b-Dobbs, PH-3B	2	0	0	0	0	1	2	.301
Ruiz, C	3	0	1	0	1	1	2	.216
Moyer, P	1	0	0	0	0	0	2	.114
a-Cervenak, M, PH	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000
Condrey, P	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000
Walrond, P	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000
Madson, P	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000
c-Taguchi, PH	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	.224
Happ, P	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000
e-Coste, PH	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	.277
Totals	32	2	8	2	5	7	22

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Philadelphia Phillies – Stroking The Longball

     The Phillies fought back again today with the longball to win the final game of the homestand against the Atlanta Braves.  The Phils accrued 5 homeruns over 9 innings from Rollins, Victorino, Burrell, Werth and Chris Coste.  There were a total of 14 hits bringing them to their 12-10 victory and 1 game closer to sharing the lead once again with the New York Mets.  The Phillies went through 7 pitchers including Blanton, Eaton, Condrey, Romero, Seanez, Madson and Lidge due to the initial rain delay.  Blanton was once again getting roughed up early in the game and was not getting calls on his breaking stuff including his curve ball.  Brad Lidge was able to come into the game and collect his 24th consecutive save opportunity after the Braves dropped in 5 more runs in the 8th bringing the tie to within 3 runs.

    The Braves may have to concede and look into rebuilding for next year after falling behind 7.5 games in the N.L. East.  Chipper Jones believes he will be headed to the D.L. with his hamstring.  Also, Brian McCann had two collisions at the plate tonight with Utley then with Shane Victorino in which he suffered a concussion and was removed from the game.

The Phillies have tomorrow off for their travels down to D.C. to play the Washington Nationals who are currently 19 games out of first in the eastern division and on a 6 game losing streak.  Brett Myers (5.82 ERA) will take the mound in search of his 1st win since returning from the minors against the righty Collin Balester (5.75 ERA).

 

Philadelphia	AB	R	H	RBI	BB	SO	LOB	AVG
Rollins, SS	4	3	2	1	1	1	3	.271
Victorino, CF	4	2	2	4	0	0	0	.283
Utley, 2B	5	0	2	0	0	2	3	.288
Howard, 1B	5	1	2	2	0	2	1	.237
Burrell, LF	5	1	1	1	0	0	1	.277
Lidge, P	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000
Werth, RF-LF	2	2	1	2	1	0	0	.272
Bruntlett, 3B	3	0	0	0	1	2	2	.234
Coste, C	3	1	2	2	0	0	1	.291
Romero, P	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000
d-Dobbs, PH	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	.313
Seanez, P	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000
Madson, P	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000
Jenkins, RF	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.241
Blanton, P	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.500
a-Eaton, PH-P	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	.179
b-Taguchi, PH	1	1	1	0	0	0	0	.233
Condrey, P	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000
c-Ruiz, PH-C	2	1	1	0	0	0	0	.211
Totals	35	12	14	12	4	7	11

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Philadelphia Phillies – It’s Alive

     The Phillies won last night 10-9 after dropping the 1st game to the Braves in the 3 game homestand.  Cole Hamels in a unusual outing was pulled after 3 2/3 innnings.  Hamels allowed 9 runs on 6 hits in the 4th inning crushing all hopes of the Phillies being able to move up in the N.L. East standings.  However, the Phillies offense decided to show up as though Dr. Frankenstein had put life back into once viable corpse.  The Phils were able to follow-up the 4th inning debacle with a 7 run 5th inning pushing past the Braves and holding on to the lead through 9.  Hopefully yesterday’s glimmer of hope won’t fade away as though it has done time and time again over th past 2 months.

     Today the newly acquired Joe Blanton (5.08 ERA) will take the mound in his 2nd start with the Phillies.  Blanton will face off against Jorge Campillo (2.83 ERA) in search of his 1st win in the red and white pinstripes.

 

Philadelphia	AB	R	H	RBI	BB	SO	LOB	AVG
Rollins, SS	5	1	2	0	0	0	3	.268
Victorino, CF	5	2	2	0	0	1	2	.280
Utley, 2B	3	1	1	1	0	0	1	.287
Howard, 1B	3	2	1	2	1	1	0	.235
Burrell, LF	3	1	1	1	0	1	0	.278
Ruiz, C	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.209
Werth, RF-LF	4	1	1	0	0	1	2	.270
Bruntlett, 3B	3	0	0	0	1	0	2	.238
Coste, C	4	1	3	3	0	0	0	.285
Lidge, P	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000
Hamels, P	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.260
Seanez, P	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000
a-Taguchi, PH	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	.222
Eaton, P	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.179
b-Dobbs, PH	1	1	1	3	0	0	0	.315
Madson, P	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000
Durbin, C, P	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.167
Romero, P	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000
c-Jenkins, PH-RF	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	.241
Totals	32	10	12	10	3	4	11

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Philadelphia Phillies – Fishing Trip

 

     Last night the ageless Jamie Moyer accrued his 9th win of the season by stringing up the fish.  The Florida Marlins were once again perplexed by Jamie Moyer in which he allowed 4 hits, 2 runs, 1 walk with 3 strikeouts over 6 innings.  Brad Lidge was able to come in last night and toss the anchor over to solidify the Phillies on top of the N.L. East with his 21st consecutive save.

     Ryan Howard picked up where he left off prior to the All Star break by crushing the 2nd pitch of the 2nd inning out of Dolphin Stadium.  Also, Geoff Jenkins was able to connect to a homerun ball that exited in the deepest part of the stadium in center field.  The Phillies offense as a whole looked as the though the 4 day lay-off help to right their ship.  The Phillies strung up 8 hits in their 4-2 win against the Marlins.  Some other offensive notables were Chase Utley going 2-3 and Geoff jenkins hitting 2 out of 3 against the Righty Ricky Nolasco.

     The Phillies were able chum up the Marlins which places them alone ontop of the N.L. East with the Mets succumbing to the Reds ending their 10 game winning streak.  Jimmy Williams the Phillies bench coach received the win last night since Charlie Manuel was ejected after disagreeing with a call which led to Shane Victorino getting plugged at the plate while showing a bunt.

     Tonight the Phillies sinker ball pitcher Kyle Kendrick (4.47 ERA) takes the mound also in search of his 9th win against the Marlins Scott Olsen (3.77 ERA).

 

Philadelphia AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG Rollins, SS 5 1 1 0 0 1 1 .273 Victorino, CF 4 0 0 0 0 0 1 .276 Utley, 2B 3 0 2 1 0 0 0 .294 Howard, 1B 3 1 1 1 1 1 2 .234 Burrell, LF 4 1 1 0 0 1 4 .274   Bruntlett, LF 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .232 Jenkins, RF 3 1 2 2 0 0 0 .243   b-Werth, PH-RF 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 .270 Feliz, 3B 4 0 0 0 0 4 1 .266 Ruiz, C 4 0 1 0 0 1 1 .203 Moyer, P 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 .129   a-Taguchi, PH 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .209   Durbin, C, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .167   Romero, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000   c-Dobbs, PH 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 .319   Lidge, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 Totals 35 4 8 4 1 10 13     Image from phillies.com

Philadelphia Phillies – Eaton Alive

     Last night Adam Eaton who was 5-0 and a 3.29 ERA against the Mets was pulled after 2-2/3 innings.  Eaton gave away 8 runs off of 10 hits in his short outing yesterday in the Phillies’ 3rd loss to the Mets.  There were some heroics in the game with Chase Utley (25), Pat Burrell (22), Ryan Howard (24) and Geoff Jenkins (7) all belting homeruns.  R.J. Swindle celebrated his 25th birthday last night by pitching 3 innings in relief for Clay Condrey and the fallen Adam Eaton.  Swindle administered 3 strikeouts, 1 walk, 2 runs on 4 hits with one of those hits being a solo wake-up call by David Wright.

     Tonight the Phillies try to shake-off their failed home campaign against the Mets.  The Phightins face-off against the St. Louis Cardinals in a 3 game homestand.  The Phillies ace, Cole Hamels (3.22 ERA) takes the mound tonight against Joel Pineiro (4.52 ERA) in search of his 10th win of 2008 season.

 

Philadelphia	AB	R	H	RBI	BB	SO	LOB	AVG
Rollins, SS	5	1	2	0	0	1	0	.272
Victorino, CF	5	2	2	1	0	0	1	.270
Utley, 2B	3	1	1	1	0	1	1	.294
Bruntlett, 2B	1	1	0	0	1	0	1	.234
Howard, 1B	4	1	2	2	1	1	2	.226
Burrell, LF	5	1	1	1	0	2	4	.277
Dobbs, 3B	4	0	1	0	0	2	2	.322
c-Feliz, PH	1	0	1	1	0	0	0	.264
Werth, RF	3	1	1	0	2	1	2	.277
Coste, C	4	0	0	0	0	3	6	.292
Eaton, P	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.179
Condrey, P	1	0	0	0	0	1	0	.000
a-Taguchi, PH	1	0	0	0	0	1	0	.200
Swindle, P	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000
b-Jenkins, PH	1	1	1	2	0	0	0	.237
Romero, P	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000
Totals	39	9	12	8	4	13	19

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     Brett Myers pitched last night against the Louisville Bats accruing his first win since his reassignment with the Iron Pigs.  Myers allowed 3 runs (2 ER) with 7 hits,  3 walks and 7 strikeouts over 7-1/3 innings.