Gamenight: Dodgers (65-65) At Phillies (71-59)
Posted by Tim Malcolm, Mon, August 25, 2008 06:36 PM | Comments: 78
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Tonight is a big night. The Phillies can sweep the Dodgers, delicious revenge of a four-gamer two weeks ago. They can also land back in first place if the Mets lose tonight. The Phils are 3-0 since putting Pat Burrell in the No. 3 hole. He is 5-for-13 with a homer and five RBI in those games (though the homer and RBI all came in one game). Brett Myers toes the rubber for the Phils. He has pitched very well since returning from the minor leagues. His last start was a complete game-shutout, his first since 2004.
Night Moves: The Phillies lead the National League in night game victories. Ryan Howard and Chase Utley are No. 1 and 2 in the majors in home runs during darkness.
Sweep Stuff: The Phils’ other four-game sweep this year was in Atlanta.
This Day In History: Great stuff. Thirteen years ago the Phils and Dodgers met at the Vet — the first time the Phils would face Hideo Nomo, who had been reeling off the wins at that point. The Phils crushed Nomo for six runs in three innings, en route to a 17-4 victory. Gregg Jeffries hit for the cycle, Jeff Juden hit a grand slam and it was Darren Daulton’s last game as a catcher, injuring his knee during the game.
Phillies: Brett Myers (6-10) 4.71 ERA
Dodgers: Chad Billinglsey (12-9) 3.10 ERA
Gametime: 7:05 p.m. EST
Weather: 84, mostly cloudy
TV: ESPN2
Lineup: Rollins/Utley/Burrell/Howard/Victorino/Werth/Feliz/Coste/Myers
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Your gamenight beer: The Phillies can completely execute revenge from the four-game sweep in Los Angeles with a win tonight against the Dodgers. Time to reel ‘em in. So, reel ‘em in with a Harpoon Ale. This Massachusetts beer is clean and pale. Great stuff. I love it. Eat some Thai-style noodles with this.
Go Phillies!
Posts: 0 Jamie
Lovin’ the line-up and lovin’ the matchup tonight. I would rather see Vic leading off and Rollins 6 or 7 hole, but Charlie has been adamant that he’s going to see Rollins through. Oh well, maybe tonight is the night he snaps out of his funk. He’s going to sooner or later.
Posted: 06:50 PM on August 25, 2008
Posts: 0 Tomato
how about rollins or victorino in the 9 hole to get 2,3, and 4 more abs with runners on base
Posted: 06:52 PM on August 25, 2008
Posts: 0 Wilson
Jeff Juden?!? There’s a name I thought I’d never hear again
Posted: 07:03 PM on August 25, 2008
Posts: 0 Griffin
oh no, Steve Phillips on the ESPN broadcast, not a good start…
Posted: 07:06 PM on August 25, 2008
Posts: 0 Jamie
Wicked bender there by Myers. This offense tonight is the best one to have – none of them are easy outs like Ruiz and Bruntlett.
Posted: 07:07 PM on August 25, 2008
Posts: 0 Jamie
Hey, Steve Phillips is the schiznitz compared to Joe Morgan and John Miller.
Posted: 07:13 PM on August 25, 2008
Posts: 0 Griffin
true.
Morgan actually said that Howard “has good speed” right before he got picked off last night. Classic Morgan.
Posted: 07:16 PM on August 25, 2008
Posts: 0 Jamie
Well, that’s one way for J-Roll to get on base.
Posted: 07:18 PM on August 25, 2008
Posts: 0 Jamie
Yeah, I didn’t hear that, but my ears would have perked up with a quizzical “WTF?” if I would have.
Posted: 07:19 PM on August 25, 2008
Posts: 0 that guy
How about batting Rollins in the 8 hole. That way he could swing at whatever the hell he wants and no one would care how many times he hit infield popups.
Posted: 07:22 PM on August 25, 2008
Posts: 0 Kyle
For crying out loud, when did ESPN become a rinky dink operation that couldn’t even keep their chords plugged in. Christ.
Posted: 07:22 PM on August 25, 2008
Posts: 0 TJ
Well its blacked out because we have it locally, if it isnt on ESPN. Its on ESPN2 for everyone who isnt local.
Posted: 07:25 PM on August 25, 2008
Posts: 0 Rob Cowie
I was at that Jeff Juden-Greg Jefferies-Nomo when I was 9 years old. I attended it with my grandparents who had the half-season package, when it was available.
Those were the days…
Posted: 07:27 PM on August 25, 2008
Posts: 0 Kyle
Well, I live in Portland, Oregon so I should be good.
Posted: 07:27 PM on August 25, 2008
Posts: 0 NEPA
The game is having technical difficulties, can someone explain how Utley was able to tag from 1st to 2nd but Rollins wasn’t able to tag from 3rd to home??
Posted: 07:31 PM on August 25, 2008
Posts: 0 Tomato
looks like its gonna be a long night from brett
Posted: 07:38 PM on August 25, 2008
Posts: 0 Jamie
Rollins “bluffed” the run home, which Manny threw errantly but was backed up (he would have scored). Chase being a smart base runner advanced on the throw, knowing that they would have to throw home.
Posted: 07:38 PM on August 25, 2008
Posts: 0 Manny
Oh-oh Jimmy better get a hit now
Posted: 07:47 PM on August 25, 2008
Posts: 0 Manny
HIT BY J-HOLE!
CLAP CLAP
(FINALLY)
2 runs in!
Posted: 07:49 PM on August 25, 2008
Posts: 0 Jamie
I’d like for Myers to keep getting a little more efficient over the next couple of innings so we could get at least 7 out of him. He’s going to need a couple of 10-12 pitch innings, though.
Posted: 08:02 PM on August 25, 2008
Posts: 0 Jamie
Howard = weak ground out to 1st. Prove me wrong, Ryan
Posted: 08:04 PM on August 25, 2008
Posts: 0 christopher
good start to the game, myers is starting to locate his fastball and getting early runs against billingsley is big. now let’s hope the astros get their bats going!
Posted: 08:04 PM on August 25, 2008
Posts: 0 Jamie
Well then…he showed me.
Posted: 08:09 PM on August 25, 2008
Posts: 0 Geoff
dude, hes turned into a beast over the past few starts
Posted: 08:29 PM on August 25, 2008
Posts: 0 Manny
J-Roll’s comeback?
Posted: 08:34 PM on August 25, 2008
Posts: 0 Jamie
On 6/27/08, Myers had his last start for the Phils before going to the minors. His ERA at that time was 5.84. He’s had six starts since (not including tonight), and his ERA is now 4.55. If he keeps this up for 5 more starts, he could be sub 4.00 by the time the season ends. I know it’s a lot to ask, but it’s certainly possible and we could sure use it.
Posted: 08:36 PM on August 25, 2008
Posts: 0 Manny
When a player gets a double-play and gets a run in… do they give him the RBI? (What Burrell just did)
Posted: 08:37 PM on August 25, 2008
Posts: 0 christopher
no they don’t, which i think is bogus.
Posted: 08:39 PM on August 25, 2008
Posts: 0 Jamie
Yes, they get an RBI for fielder’s choices and double plays, just not on errors.
Posted: 08:40 PM on August 25, 2008
Posts: 0 Jamie
I stand corrected…they do not on force double plays. For non-force ones they do. My bad.
Posted: 08:43 PM on August 25, 2008
Posts: 0 Manny
So..what’s the deal..yes, no? haha
Posted: 08:43 PM on August 25, 2008
Posts: 0 Manny
Got it:
“(b) The official scorer shall not credit a run batted in
(1) when the batter grounds into a force double play or a reverse-force double play;”
Posted: 08:44 PM on August 25, 2008
Posts: 0 Manny
Thanks though to christopher and Jamie
Posted: 08:44 PM on August 25, 2008
Posts: 0 Jamie
Pete, we sure could use some more here…
Posted: 08:44 PM on August 25, 2008
Posts: 0 Jamie
Jimmy FUCKING Rollins!
Posted: 08:56 PM on August 25, 2008
Posts: 0 Jamie
I’ll probably catch some flak for this, but Jimmy’s probably the “frontrunner” for the Ashburn tonight. (pun intended)
Posted: 08:58 PM on August 25, 2008
Posts: 0 CT
Rollins going for the cycle!
Posted: 08:58 PM on August 25, 2008
Posts: 0 David, the Mets fan from Queens
I can’t wait for the upcoming two-game series in Philly. Our offenses finally have woken up! It’s going to be a lot of fun to watch.
Posted: 09:08 PM on August 25, 2008
Posts: 0 NEPA
Manny, 2 outs, bases loaded – scary.
Posted: 09:13 PM on August 25, 2008
Posts: 0 Geoff
The BEAST returns! 7 scoreless for brett
Posted: 09:14 PM on August 25, 2008
Posts: 0 Mike T.
david, shut your dirty queens face.
Posted: 09:16 PM on August 25, 2008
Posts: 0 Christian
You know, Mike, David didn’t say anything disrespectful. He complimented both teams and said the series would be fun to watch. A far cry from that douche tyler that’s usually around here.
Posted: 09:21 PM on August 25, 2008
Posts: 0 Mike
J-Roll is going 3-3 so far tonight? Be still my heart…
Posted: 09:24 PM on August 25, 2008
Posts: 0 Fred
I guess everyone loves J-Ro tonight.
Posted: 09:29 PM on August 25, 2008
Posts: 0 that guy
F the Muts and their fans. Too late in the season. Not really interested in people who defend them either. I really don’t care what they have to say. They can all eat shit.
Posted: 09:35 PM on August 25, 2008
Posts: 0 NEPA
J-Hole for the cycle here
Posted: 09:46 PM on August 25, 2008
Posts: 0 Geoff
i still dont like him. im just not realy mad at him right now. he can never redeem himself fully. but he can earn one additional year if he keeps playing well. he still needs to be traded out of here in the offseason though. punk ass californian
also..can they please stop it with clay condrey? realy hes about to make it a close game out tehre.
Posted: 09:59 PM on August 25, 2008
Posts: 0 Fred
Well that’s mighty nice of you to give JRo one more year. Did you ever think Jimmy doesn’t give two hoots what you or I think?
Posted: 10:02 PM on August 25, 2008
Posts: 0 Geoff
yes! condrey strikes out manny
Posted: 10:03 PM on August 25, 2008
Posts: 0 Geoff
who cares what he thinks? hes going to be playikng for the LA dodgers next year anyway.
Posted: 10:03 PM on August 25, 2008