Gameday: Mets (43-44) At Phillies (48-40)
Posted by Tim Malcolm, Sun, July 06, 2008 12:20 PM | Comments: 183
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Last night the Phillies blew a 4-3 lead, letting the Mets run away late and beat the Phils 9-4. JC Romero and Tom Gordon engineered the blow, as the Mets circled the bases in the eighth and did even more damage off Rudy Seanez in the ninth. It erased a dramatic go-ahead, with good pinch hitting and clutch power hitting.
Now the Phils face the erratic Oliver Perez, who has been doing better in his past few starts. He now carries a 4.98 ERA, but once topped out at 5.70. He’ll face Kyle Kendrick, who is coming off some good starts. Hopefully he keeps it close once again.
Phillies: Kyle Kendrick (8-3) 4.58 ERA
Mets: Oliver Perez (6-5) 4.98 ERA
Gametime: 1:35 p.m. EST
Weather: 82, possible storms
Lineup: Werth/Utley/Rollins/Howard/Burrell/Feliz/Victorino/Ruiz/Kendrick
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Your gameday beer: Guys, I’m down the shore right now. Ahh, Avalon. The home of older folks and basically one bar. Help me. Seriously, as I’m down the beach, I’m going with Bud Light Lime, a new installment from the boys at Anheuser Busch. It’s a bad beer, let’s be frank, but for lime beers, it’s not a bad choice. Munch on some nachos with this.
Go Phillies!
Posts: 0 randy
Budlight LIME…come on I know we got whooped last night but geeze…its not that bad yet.
Posted: 12:28 PM on July 6, 2008
Posts: 0 NEPA
LOL, it really is a bad beer. But if it was down to BLL and something like Miller Chill, I’d have to agree with Tim’s choice.
Posted: 12:46 PM on July 6, 2008
Posts: 0 TJ
We NEED this win. I say need because of the piss poor bullpen effort last night. We need the bridge from Kendrick to Lidge be solid and we can outscore the Mets, as easy as that. Im predicting a 6-4 win for the Phightins.
Posted: 01:10 PM on July 6, 2008
Posts: 0 Jon
I have to say this which has bothered me for quite some time. Why does Charlie continue to start Carlos Ruiz? Yes, his defense is pretty well above average but since Opening Day when he was 1 for 4, his BA hasn’t been above .246 (he’s now flirting with the Mendoza line at .207) and his OBP has been below .300 for most of the year. I may be biased because I have never really liked Carlos but if we can send Myers down to AAA, why not Ruiz? We hear all of this talk about Lou Marson tearing up AA, and with a solid consistent catcher in Chris Coste, why not give Marson a shot? You could say Coste isn’t much of a veteran in the big leagues to help and guide Marson, but Ruiz sure isn’t either. I’d take my chance with Coste and Marson at least for a month or so to see if Ruiz can turn it around in the minors. They say Marson is the future of the Phillies behind the plate, but maybe that future can be right now.
Posted: 01:17 PM on July 6, 2008
Posts: 0 Lewisauce
Jon, Coste is an example of a guy who is performing excellently in his role, and trying to extend his role is likely a recipe for upsetting a good thing. He’s 35, and can’t handle the behind-the-plate squat on a full-time basis. He’s a great twice a week catcher who can provide serious BA off the bench.
We all hate GIDP (i.e. Ruiz), but I think we’re stuck with him. Besides, other issues (Myers, the need for a No. 1-2, Gordon, Jenkins) are much more pressing. Marson’s better off getting full-time at-bats in the minors for now.
BUD LIGHT LIME? Seriously, if my choices were that and Zima, I think I’d thirst to death. Or just switch to Captain and Coke.
Posted: 01:38 PM on July 6, 2008
Posts: 0 philspan
I wouldn’t start Ruiz against lefties since he has struggled against them. I know that Coste can’t play full time, but Coste should start against lefties and Ruiz should start against righties.
Posted: 01:48 PM on July 6, 2008
Posts: 0 Phil
The Phillies record with Ruiz starting vs Coste starting should say it all.
Posted: 02:00 PM on July 6, 2008
Posts: 0 Phil
Come on Howard get the team off to a good start. Get Kendrick some run support!
Posted: 02:01 PM on July 6, 2008
Posts: 0 Phil
Dammit Howard! It’s up to Pat the Bat.
Posted: 02:02 PM on July 6, 2008
Posts: 0 NEPA
Great job by Kendrick getting out of that inning, maybe now we can get him some run support. I think scoring first is gonna be huge in this game.
Posted: 02:17 PM on July 6, 2008
Posts: 0 NEPA
What the hell was that play by Marlon Anderson? That was a freebie, gotta make them pay for that.
Posted: 02:17 PM on July 6, 2008
Posts: 0 danny
Anyone watching the Wimbledon finals too? It’s on NBC… so good. Fifth set just started.
Posted: 02:37 PM on July 6, 2008
Posts: 0 Joshua
that chavez catch was amazing
Posted: 02:39 PM on July 6, 2008
Posts: 0 danny
Nobody can get a runner over, come on Chase!
Posted: 02:40 PM on July 6, 2008
Posts: 0 Geoff
kendrick is struggling today. its good hes only given up one run, but hes gotta get through 6.
Posted: 02:49 PM on July 6, 2008
Posts: 551 Brian Michael
Yea, the tennis is exciting. But I was also watching the All-Star Selection. Just Utley and Lidge made it so far. Burrell is on the final ballot (along with David Wright, Aaron Rowand, Carlos Lee, and Corey Hart). Hamels was snubbed.
Posted: 02:51 PM on July 6, 2008
Posts: 0 Geoff
they are extending costes role because carlos ruiz is one of the worst hitters ive ever seen. you cant send ruiz out there more than once a series. maybe lou marson is ready by september? maybe some poor sucker team will pickup carlos ruiz for like a batting practice pitching machine.
also, ruiz is calling a terrible game today. kendrick isnt on top of his game today, but still, ruiz is calling everything out of whack today.
Posted: 02:54 PM on July 6, 2008
Posts: 0 danny
I can’t BELIEVE Wagner got picked by Hurdle over Hamels. Am I missing something? He has 4 blown saves!
Posted: 03:04 PM on July 6, 2008
Posts: 0 danny
Also, Burrell’s stats are flat out better than Ludwick’s.
Posted: 03:06 PM on July 6, 2008
Posts: 0 danny
Dennis Eckersly still rocking the ‘stache!
Posted: 03:08 PM on July 6, 2008
Posts: 0 Geoff
looks like milwaukee came back with an improved offer for sabathia.
Posted: 03:10 PM on July 6, 2008
Posts: 0 Geoff
were not getting him. theyre offering laporta plus two other of their top prospects. thats more than anyone else has offered. maybe the rays come in and up the ante but i dont see the phillies beating that offer.
time to focus on other guys
Posted: 03:12 PM on July 6, 2008
Posts: 0 Geoff
that is indeed total bull that hamels was omitted in favor of billy wagner?
Posted: 03:18 PM on July 6, 2008
Posts: 0 randy
there we go ruiz get us going.
Posted: 03:18 PM on July 6, 2008
Posts: 0 danny
Wow, the Mets pitching has totally dominated us. This is nasty.
Posted: 03:21 PM on July 6, 2008
Posts: 0 Joshua
how did ramierez get the reserve 3b spot over david wright…stats wise, wright tops him in every major category
Posted: 03:45 PM on July 6, 2008
Posts: 0 danny
The Mets look great… damn.
Posted: 04:02 PM on July 6, 2008
Posts: 0 danny
Wright vs Burrell in the vote is bad news for Burrell
Posted: 04:07 PM on July 6, 2008
Posts: 0 danny
Wow, nice of you to show up today, JC
Posted: 04:10 PM on July 6, 2008
Posts: 0 Joshua
way to get picked off rook..lol
Posted: 04:12 PM on July 6, 2008
Posts: 0 danny
Utley crushes another ball, hahah
Posted: 04:18 PM on July 6, 2008
Posts: 0 Joshua
rain delay….good for mets, bad for phillies.
Posted: 04:24 PM on July 6, 2008
Posts: 0 Phil
Looks like Burrell and Hamels will get snubbed…Wright will make the ASG.
Posted: 04:36 PM on July 6, 2008
Posts: 0 NC Jason
I think it is bad for the Muts who just warmed up their lefty specialist and now he has to sit and get warmed up again. Hopefully Feliciano gets tired and is ineffective.
Posted: 04:37 PM on July 6, 2008
Posts: 0 Phil
Yeah, and the Phillies can go in the club house and get psyched up to win this huge game.
Posted: 04:46 PM on July 6, 2008
Posts: 0 Gavin
I’m glad hamels didnt make the team. I always worry about pitchers getting tired in an ASG.
Any timetable to resume this game?
Posted: 05:03 PM on July 6, 2008
Posts: 0 Joshua
no, its bad for phillies, cause now theres no rush from the umpires to start the game again, they can decide to call the game and the mets win it.
Posted: 05:07 PM on July 6, 2008
Posts: 0 Gavin
looking at radar….the rain should be outta here by 5:20 or so.
Posted: 05:10 PM on July 6, 2008
Posts: 0 Gavin
Rain Delays…….great opportunity to enjoy a refreshing BL Lime…..yummy. :(
Posted: 05:15 PM on July 6, 2008
Posts: 1650 Tim Malcolm
Haha, thanks Gavin. Hey, some days you gotta recommend crap.
By the way, just had some nice grilled steak and enjoying my third Circus Boy of the day. About to go out on the deck and enjoy the evening here in Avalon.
Posted: 05:18 PM on July 6, 2008
Posts: 0 Steve
It’s been sunny in manayunk for the last 45 minutes – can’t believe it’s still pouring at the stadium.
Posted: 05:30 PM on July 6, 2008
Posts: 0 Mark T
That Circus Boy is good stuff, but the folks at Magic Hat always do a good job. Hopefully this game starts again soon. I’d sure hate to see it called while we have a scoring threat only down 1.
Posted: 05:33 PM on July 6, 2008
Posts: 0 Geoff
Magic Hat # 9 is an awesome beer.
Posted: 05:38 PM on July 6, 2008
Posts: 0 Jordan
what’s the status of the game?
Posted: 06:18 PM on July 6, 2008
Posts: 0 TJ
Kendrick pitched very well in this one, with the exception of the Beltran homer but our offense couldnt move a runner. The game was hard to watch.
Posted: 06:19 PM on July 6, 2008
Posts: 551 Brian Michael
Still a delay…I think they’re gonna try to finish this one.
Posted: 06:30 PM on July 6, 2008
Posts: 0 Jason
I wonder if this is gonna be called
Posted: 06:31 PM on July 6, 2008
Posts: 0 Gavin
Watching ESPN SS……… They just broke in with BREAKING NEWS….stopped evereything to announce………….drum roll……………….Johnny Damon is going on the DL. (Gasp) Then they did it again to announce…….Arod’s wife is filing for divorce!!!!! (Double Gasp).
I hate to say it b/c I watch it more than any other channel….but ESPN has become a tabloid shitty ass TV network. If there was another game in town I would be all for watching it rather than watching REDSOX/YANKEES Cable network.
God I hate ESPN.
Posted: 06:32 PM on July 6, 2008
Posts: 0 Gavin
Also…..I guess I’m feeding the beast here…….Buster Olney says that MIL and Cle are pretty much a done deal for CC. Gillick is still “lurking in the shadows” for some reason. Gillick is a creepy dude.
Posted: 06:34 PM on July 6, 2008
Posts: 1650 Tim Malcolm
Wow, the flooding at the Vault is unbelievable.
Posted: 07:09 PM on July 6, 2008