Gameday: Phillies (54-47) At Mets (54-47)
Posted by Brian Michael, Thu, July 24, 2008 11:53 AM | Comments: 123
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Quick summation here: Jimmy Rollins was scratched from the lineup. Moyer has an ERA close to 5.00 in day games. Oliver Perez has dominated the Phils this season. The winner is in first place.
Phillies: Jamie Moyer (9-6) 3.90 ERA
Mets: Oliver Perez (6-6) 4.36 ERA
Gametime: 12:10 p.m. EST
Weather: 81, cloudy
Lineup: Bruntlett/Utley/Burrell/Howard/Werth/Victorino/Feliz/Coste/Moyer
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Posts: 0 Paul
I see that the Phils are scuffling again vs. Perez. Feels like a game that they will lose 3-1 or something low scoring like that…
Posted: 01:11 PM on July 24, 2008
Posts: 0 Kyle Mallory
Not surprisingly, I agree with Paul. It’s like pulling teeth scoring runs for this team, and it really hurts with Moyer pitching well.
Other than the ninth Tuesday night, The Phils have scored 5 runs in 21 innings, or less than 2.5 runs per game. That’s much more indicative than one fluky inning.
I think, to answer Tim’s question, the REAL Phils are standing up.
Posted: 01:16 PM on July 24, 2008
Posts: 0 Greg
I’m so sick of this anemic offense. They need to bring in a bat.
Posted: 01:19 PM on July 24, 2008
Posts: 0 Greg
Can’t they play smallball or something? Bunt. ANYTHING.
Posted: 01:25 PM on July 24, 2008
Posts: 0 dan
I honestly don’t think they need a bat. There’s just something weird going on. When the team with the best hitters in the league isn’t hitting, you don’t need another good hitter. You need a new approach.
Posted: 01:26 PM on July 24, 2008
Posts: 0 Paul
9 k’s already by the Phils.
POOR.
Posted: 01:26 PM on July 24, 2008
Posts: 0 Doug
The sad thing is that this offense has amazing potential. Sure, it wouldn’t hurt to have a better offense-producing third baseman, catcher, and rightfielder, but the potential of Rollins, Howard, Utley and Burrell as the nucleus of a team (even with mediocrity the rest of the way around) is impressive. Early in the year, Rollins and Howard struggled. Now, Rollins and Utley are struggling. If everybody starts firing on all cylinders, this offense would be good (if not great) as is.
I remember years when I’d have hope when the Phils were down 2-3 runs late. Now, it’s the 6th inning, we’re down 1-0, and the game feels so over. We’ve scattered 4 hits over 6 w/ no multiple hit innings. Bruntlett just doubled, so let’s hope I’m wrong, but this team doesn’t inspire the passion and hope of past Phils teams.
Posted: 01:31 PM on July 24, 2008
Posts: 0 Ralph
At least utley made contact. What the hell is going on?
Posted: 01:31 PM on July 24, 2008
Posts: 0 CZ
Burrell :(
Posted: 01:32 PM on July 24, 2008
Posts: 0 Greg
cmon Howard
Posted: 01:33 PM on July 24, 2008
Posts: 0 AGH
This game story was written in the 3rd inning…Phils waste another strong effort from starter, offense continues to struggle.
Posted: 01:40 PM on July 24, 2008
Posts: 1650 Tim Malcolm
Moyer is pitching too well. This team just cannot put a bat on a ball.
Posted: 01:42 PM on July 24, 2008
Posts: 0 Greg
First run on Perez this year. alright
Posted: 01:43 PM on July 24, 2008
Posts: 0 jody
anyone know why rollins was scratched?
Posted: 01:43 PM on July 24, 2008
Posts: 0 nate
looked like howard held up on that last K to me… even ron darling thought so.
Posted: 01:44 PM on July 24, 2008
Posts: 0 nate
that werth homer must’ve been 450 feet
Posted: 01:46 PM on July 24, 2008
Posts: 0 LETS GO METS
“Boo, F-You” Phillies!
Posted: 01:47 PM on July 24, 2008
Posts: 0 Paul
Moyer is pitching very well Tim. Would be a bummer if they can’t get him/the team a win.
Posted: 01:47 PM on July 24, 2008
Posts: 1650 Tim Malcolm
They’re calling it an undisclosed ailment right now
Posted: 01:47 PM on July 24, 2008
Posts: 0 Geoff
Ill tell you what the ailment is: its called, “hes in the process of getting traded for roy halladay today” syndrome. i would do that anyday of the week, without regret, in a flash.
Posted: 01:50 PM on July 24, 2008
Posts: 0 CT
great effor by moyer, but i think it’s time to take him out now. put in durbin please.
Posted: 01:51 PM on July 24, 2008
Posts: 0 Doug
Dobbs hits for Moyer here, Please!!!
Posted: 01:56 PM on July 24, 2008
Posts: 551 Brian Michael
JRoll who?
Posted: 01:58 PM on July 24, 2008
Posts: 0 CT
utley’s average is taking a huge dive. when was the last time he had a clutch hit?
Posted: 02:00 PM on July 24, 2008
Posts: 0 Geoff
doesnt that classification scream of “being traded” to anyone else or is it just me?
Posted: 02:00 PM on July 24, 2008
Posts: 0 Don M
It screams HANGOVER to me… but they usually describe that as “FLU-LIKE SYMPTOMS” …. what happens to Jason Donald if the Phillies trade Rollins, and call him up, I guess no more Olympics once you make a major league roster??
Posted: 02:02 PM on July 24, 2008
Posts: 0 Paul
I think that’s just you Geoff.
Posted: 02:03 PM on July 24, 2008
Posts: 0 CZ
Larry Anderson is ripping on everything the Mets players do…gotta love it…
Posted: 02:05 PM on July 24, 2008
Posts: 0 nate
johnny wacko, up again with the game on the line against the mets… it happened three times last series.
Posted: 02:06 PM on July 24, 2008
Posts: 0 Greg
I am enjoying the utter contempt LA and Franske have for Tatis. He must be bush as hell.
Posted: 02:07 PM on July 24, 2008
Posts: 0 Geoff
i think that would be the case. donald would get the call, i think hes ready anyway.
just me? any, ANY general manager would make that trade. its not even a question.
Posted: 02:07 PM on July 24, 2008
Posts: 0 Don M
who the Fuhk is Johnny Wacko
Posted: 02:07 PM on July 24, 2008
Posts: 0 Rivlez
But if you listen to SNY they don’t really rip on anyone.
Posted: 02:09 PM on July 24, 2008
Posts: 0 CZ
Rivlez – That would be because the Phillies don’t go around showing up their opponent.
Posted: 02:11 PM on July 24, 2008
Posts: 0 nate
i smell a replay of yesterday
Posted: 02:14 PM on July 24, 2008
Posts: 0 Don M
the other night you could hear Sarge screaming “YES!!!!” in the background when Tmac was giving the play by play on Taguchi and Rollins’ hits.. I didn’t notice it during the game (probably because i was yelling too).. but I heard it clearly on CSN highlights yesterday..
Not for nothing, but good for them for being Homers.. and ANY announcer that was calling the game should have commented that Reyes was acting like a clown, and back in the day, either he or the next batter up would have gotten DRILLED in the ribs with a fastball.. you just don’t show up other teams like that.
Posted: 02:14 PM on July 24, 2008
Posts: 0 Rivlez
Maybe to you it might mean that, IMO if you get mad over that your a sore loser in my book.
Posted: 02:20 PM on July 24, 2008
Posts: 0 CZ
IMO – Its all about respect. I prefer my team to respect the opponent. When you respect the opponent you are less likely to overlook them and lose – oh I don’t know – a 7 game division lead.
Posted: 02:23 PM on July 24, 2008
Posts: 0 Craig
*sigh*
Posted: 02:23 PM on July 24, 2008
Posts: 0 Don M
If you get mad for what? If you don’t think that Reyes holding his finger up all the way to second base was poor sportsmanship, then you suck.
I called Howard out big time for hitting a bomb in Texas and watching go before he left home plate… if a guy is really excited, thats one thing.. when they stand there and admire their work, or make all kinds of geastures that show up the other team… they should get plunked next time they come up.
Posted: 02:23 PM on July 24, 2008
Posts: 0 Rivlez
This one SHOULD be over now.
Posted: 02:23 PM on July 24, 2008
Posts: 0 Greg
dammit
Posted: 02:23 PM on July 24, 2008
Posts: 0 CZ
The bullpen is starting to slip into ‘average’ territory…not good.
Posted: 02:24 PM on July 24, 2008
Posts: 0 Rivlez
I really don’t care show me up, who cares. It don’t bother me any. JRoll can fuckin do flips to first base after a homerun, I don’t give a shit.
Posted: 02:25 PM on July 24, 2008
Posts: 0 Don M
uhh nice language.. do I kiss your mother with this mouth? Damn straight I do
Posted: 02:26 PM on July 24, 2008
Posts: 1650 Tim Malcolm
This series is an exact microcosm of the season thus far.
Posted: 02:26 PM on July 24, 2008
Posts: 0 adamc254
That’s it – I give up on the 2008 Phils. I just can’t stand it anymore.
Posted: 02:26 PM on July 24, 2008
Posts: 0 LETS GO METS
YEAAAH!!! WOOOO! DEL-GADO! Respect that, Philly. You people get so upset with announcers and home run trots- in the end its about winning.
Posted: 02:28 PM on July 24, 2008
Posts: 0 adamc254
i have to sit here at work, watch this shit on gameday, watch them slowly flush the season away. How many men have they left on base today???
Posted: 02:28 PM on July 24, 2008
Posts: 0 Greg
So much for the Rollins traded theory
Posted: 02:28 PM on July 24, 2008