Gameday: Phillies (53-45) At Marlins (51-46)
Posted by Tim Malcolm, Sun, July 20, 2008 12:34 PM | Comments: 175
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The Phillies will look to take the three-game series from the Marlins today as Cole Hamels faces Josh Johnson.
For Johnson, it’s his second start back from Tommy John surgery. In his first, he went five innings, giving up three runs while striking out six and walking none. Not bad. For Hamels, it’s his 21st start of the season. He’s received a nice rest since his last start a week ago, and he’ll try to have his ninth consecutive start of seven innings or more.
In his only start against the Fish this season, Hamels had one of the worst starts of his career. He went 5.2 innings, giving up seven runs on eight hits.
Phillies: Cole Hamels (9-6) 3.15 ERA
Marlins: Josh Johnson (0-0) 5.40 ERA
Gametime: 1:10 p.m. EST
Weather: 89, storms
Lineup: Rollins, Victorino, Utley, Howard, Burrell, Jenkins, Feliz, Ruiz, Hamels
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Your gameday beer: Yesterday I tried Phin & Matt’s Extraordinary Ale from Southern Tier. I smelled it, and it smelled like a pale ale. I sipped it, and I narrowed it down to an American Pale Ale. I looked it up to find out, and I was dead on. This APA is distinct with strong bitterness, but that’s what you want out of a pale ale. It wasn’t bad. Nothing great, and nothing I’d drink regularly. But it was good. Eat some oysters with it.
Go Phillies!
Posts: 0 scot
I have a bad feeling about this one. Looking at the pitching matchup, this is the sorta game where Hamels gives up two solo homers and we lose 4-2. I hope I’m wrong.
Posted: 01:08 PM on July 20, 2008
Posts: 0 NJ
Feeling good, the offense has shown up ready from the get go with both the bats and on the basepaths.
Go Cole!
Posted: 01:19 PM on July 20, 2008
Posts: 0 christopher
shoulda gotten more than 1 run there but good to see them get some offense early. howard is such a beast.
Posted: 01:20 PM on July 20, 2008
Posts: 0 Chris L
scot I’m no math teacher, but wouldn’t 2 solo homers give them only 2 runs?
yes, they should have gtten at least two in the first..
Anyone else think that Charlie has Cole pitching todat bc he thought the bp would need some rest after moyer and kendrick each went (although he probably expected more from Kyle yesterday)?
Posted: 01:36 PM on July 20, 2008
Posts: 0 dan
that’s an interesting way to look at it. I hope that’s not his thought process. What are the pitching matchups for the mets series?
Posted: 01:39 PM on July 20, 2008
Posts: 0 NJ
This is gold from Howard. Forget the bases empty dingers, he’s driving runs in and moving guys over on a consistent basis.
Posted: 01:48 PM on July 20, 2008
Posts: 0 metsfan
Phillies at Mets for July 22nd is: Blanton vs. Santana
July 23rd is: Myers? vs. Maine
July 24th is: ? vs. Perez
Posted: 02:20 PM on July 20, 2008
Posts: 0 christopher
24th is moyer
Posted: 02:25 PM on July 20, 2008
Posts: 0 Gary B
Blanton has been shutting down the Mets his last couple of starts I think…
His first start for Philly looks like Baptism by fire. Throw him into the mix and lets see how he responds.
Posted: 02:25 PM on July 20, 2008
Posts: 0 phil
geoff jenkins is back!
Posted: 02:27 PM on July 20, 2008
Posts: 0 metsfan
Blanton I do not think ever faced the Mets.
Posted: 02:33 PM on July 20, 2008
Posts: 0 metsfan
I would of liked to see Cole vs Santana!
Posted: 02:35 PM on July 20, 2008
Posts: 0 Mike T.
Our baserunning and situational hitting is so pathetic.
Posted: 02:40 PM on July 20, 2008
Posts: 0 Mike T.
Hey metsfan: you stupid piece of shit moron. Blanton has faced the Muts twice. He’s 1-0 with a 0.00 ERA in 15IP – 1BB and 10K’S.
You’re a dumb little bitch.
Posted: 02:43 PM on July 20, 2008
Posts: 0 cramer
Geoff Jenkins is a dumb fuck that happens to be somewhat good defensively
Posted: 02:46 PM on July 20, 2008
Posts: 0 metsfan
What is your problem? I just said I was not sure.
Posted: 02:46 PM on July 20, 2008
Posts: 0 Joshua
Mike T. what the fuck was your problem?
Posted: 03:03 PM on July 20, 2008
Posts: 0 Gary B
I thought Blanton has a pretty decent track record against the Muts…let’s hope it continues Wednesday.
Mike T. as far as our situational hitting, it is pretty disgusting to look at, we should have a comfortable lead right now instead I am drinking pepto hoping we hang on.
Posted: 03:06 PM on July 20, 2008
Posts: 0 Chase Mutley
Scot, I think I’ll let you pick some horse races for me too.
Posted: 03:07 PM on July 20, 2008
Posts: 0 Gary B
fuck I wrote that a minute too soon, fucking a.
Posted: 03:07 PM on July 20, 2008
Posts: 0 Louis
why the hell can’t we score for our best pitcher? fuck the marlins.
Posted: 03:09 PM on July 20, 2008
Posts: 0 justin
mike t that was pretty uncalled for. its people like you who give our fans a bad rep
Posted: 03:16 PM on July 20, 2008
Posts: 0 Thom
Mike t dude relax.
Posted: 03:42 PM on July 20, 2008
Posts: 0 John g
Glad bruntless came in for that show of power. I guess Uncle Charlie is automatically gonna pull Pat no matter how good he is hitting. Is our backup ss that good of a lf that we need him in there??
Posted: 03:55 PM on July 20, 2008
Posts: 0 J R
Exactly John g.
The only reason I don’t feel bad for Burrell for missing the ASG was because he never played a full game. If you’re an allstar hitter you can make it 9 innings.
It may not be his choice, but has he complained about taking innings off??
Posted: 04:04 PM on July 20, 2008
Posts: 0 Drew
This Umpire is giving Ramirez problems.
Posted: 04:06 PM on July 20, 2008
Posts: 0 Drew
I would also like to put out a hit on Chris Wheeler.
Posted: 04:09 PM on July 20, 2008
Posts: 0 Phil
I am sick of this shit. Unless they trade for a guy that can do some situational hitting then I’m done watching this team.
Posted: 04:10 PM on July 20, 2008
Posts: 0 Drew
Great game Sillies. Christ!!! I love how Hamels pitches great and the team scores 2 freakin’ runs.
Posted: 04:11 PM on July 20, 2008
Posts: 0 Phil
They absolutely disgust me. I’m sorry, but we have the most overrated shitty offense in baseball.
Posted: 04:11 PM on July 20, 2008
Posts: 0 chris m
y is condrey in in that game….durbins an ex starter why isnt he still in??????? condrey better be gone when myers gets back…he gave up runs yesterday and lst it today.so phucking pissed and condreydoesnt deserve to be in the majoprs
Posted: 04:12 PM on July 20, 2008
Posts: 0 chris m
we cant win without homeruns.its gross
Posted: 04:13 PM on July 20, 2008
Posts: 0 JoseJoseJoseJose!
First time I’ve ever seen so many fans ready to give up on a team in first place! Things are only bound to get worse when the Mets sweep the series at Shea this week…
Posted: 04:14 PM on July 20, 2008
Posts: 0 Phil
Yeah, because I’m sure oyu’re going to sweep Jose.
Posted: 04:15 PM on July 20, 2008
Posts: 0 metsfan
Do not worry the Mets are probably going to do the same thing. And it doesn’t matter because the season starts Tuesday and should be a good one from here on out. And the same thing happens when Santana pitches, no run support.
Posted: 04:15 PM on July 20, 2008
Posts: 0 Phil
Who else are you going to bring in Chris M? They had a man on 2nd and 3rd with 2 outs. Do you want Durbin hitting or Coste? That’s why they took out Durbin.
Posted: 04:16 PM on July 20, 2008
Posts: 0 Drew
Yo homeboy. I got news for ya, the Mets WILL NOT MAKE THE PLAYOFFS. I’ve never seen a team blow a division lead like the mets did last year.
Posted: 04:17 PM on July 20, 2008
Posts: 0 metsfan
I even do not see the mets sweeping the phillies. Its going to be a good one!
Posted: 04:17 PM on July 20, 2008
Posts: 0 chris m
our table setters are a huge problemo right now…probaly our biggest now that we got a starter
Posted: 04:17 PM on July 20, 2008
Posts: 0 Phil
Yeah, seriously, why do the aces never get run Kendrick gets 5 runs and can’t win games?
Posted: 04:17 PM on July 20, 2008
Posts: 0 Gavin
You’d rather have Eaton in that situation? It would have been over alot quicker. A quick bomb.
The Phillies offense is so overrated. I really think you have to put Pat in between Chase and RH, and leave him in the games when its close. Rollins has to start getting on base more.
Also, if you remember last year, the reason Rollins drove in 90 runs is that the bottom of our lineup was OBP at a .340 clip. 6-8 is lucky to be on base .250 this year.
Plus, how many hard hit balls can you count from the Phils today?
Posted: 04:18 PM on July 20, 2008
Posts: 0 Phil
This team just disgusts me. Coste has been choking harder than Ruiz lately.
Posted: 04:19 PM on July 20, 2008
Posts: 0 Phil
And people wonder why we’re trying to sell the farm for Holliday. Holliday would have made things happen, I guarantee it.
Posted: 04:20 PM on July 20, 2008
Posts: 0 chris m
forgot bout the pinch hitter had the game on mute…anyways why is condrey on this team??/ he was never in a close game in the beguinning of the eason and lately he has and he makes me as sick as watching eaton
Posted: 04:20 PM on July 20, 2008
Posts: 0 Gavin
For this team…..Randy Winn would be more valuable a pick up than Matt Holliday. There I said it. Fire…..
Posted: 04:20 PM on July 20, 2008
Posts: 0 Drew
Why is no one talking about Howard? Bases loaded, 2 out, no runs scored. Take giant leap towards the freaking plate!!! You’ll hit those sliders to the opposite field!!!!
Posted: 04:24 PM on July 20, 2008
Posts: 0 Gavin
Ryan Howard is going to fail sometimes. They need some doubles for god’s sake out of the other 7 guys.
Posted: 04:31 PM on July 20, 2008
Posts: 0 JoseJoseJoseJose!
Do you people expect the Phillies to win every single game? You win some, you lose some. And this year your team has won more than they’ve lost. I don’t understand the malcontent.
Posted: 04:32 PM on July 20, 2008
Posts: 0 Phil
Howard had our only 2 RBI’s in situational hits, Drew.
Posted: 04:32 PM on July 20, 2008
Posts: 0 Phil
I’m not going to blame Condrey for this loss either, I blame Chris Coste. I actually knew when he walked up to the plate we were fucked. I would have rather have had So Taguchi coming up. Coste has been cold lately.
Posted: 04:34 PM on July 20, 2008