Gameday: Nationals (59-101) At Phillies (91-70)
Posted by Tim Malcolm, Sun, September 28, 2008 12:50 PM | Comments: 80
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Headline: Time to relax
The Major Players: Kyle Kendrick, Greg Golson, Lou Marson, Mike Cervenak
The Venue: Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia, Pa.
Kyle Kendrick gets a chance to redeem himself after a horrendous second half. He’ll face much of the Washington AAA squad. Meanwhile, the Phils will tote out a collection of AAAA-quality talent. Greg Golson and Lou Marson get their first starts, while Chris Coste will play first base. So Taguchi will lead off. Tadahito Iguchi gets the start at second. Mike Cervenak will man third base. Ahhh, I love it.
It’s Fan Appreciation Day at Citizens Bank Park, but it ain’t the last game. No, the Phils will be back home Wednesday to open the five-game National League Division Series.
Enjoy this beautiful Sunday as champs once again.
Phillies: Kyle Kendrick (11-9) 5.46 ERA
Nationals: Odalis Perez (7-11) 4.27 ERA
Gametime: 1:35 p.m. EST
Weather: 73, showers
Lineup: Taguchi/Bruntlett/Iguchi/Jenkins/Coste/Cervenak/Golson/Marson/Kendrick
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Your gameday beer: Yuengling Lager. First beer of the season, last beer of the season.
Go Phillies!
Posts: 0 CT
I’m glad we have the Ashburn award image fixed! i’m glad we have a chance to see what some of these young guys can do, especially Golson and Marson.
POST SEASON 2008!!!! LET’S GO PHILS!!!!!
Posted: 12:56 PM on September 28, 2008
Posts: 0 Ryk
Anyone know the schedule yet for the postseason? Thus far, since the teams haven’t been established, MLB.com doesnt have dates and times up yet. I know the Phils have a game Wednesday, but do we know what time? I’m on the west coast and missed every single game last year in the playoffs because they had the day game while I was working.
Posted: 01:05 PM on September 28, 2008
Posts: 0 Rob Cowie
There are dates but no times yet since teams are decided. The tenitive schedule is on mlb.com
Posted: 01:35 PM on September 28, 2008
Posts: 0 Joe
Seeing Taguchi smack that double brings back some fond memories of 2007.
Posted: 01:41 PM on September 28, 2008
Posts: 0 Rob Cowie
These people at shea at jacked up for this game
Posted: 01:55 PM on September 28, 2008
Posts: 0 CT
two easy innings for Kendrick so far. i guess without the pressure he can actually put together a decent start. hopefully working in the instructional league can improve his command and arsenal of pitches because i think he has the ability to be a much better pitcher than he’s been this year.
Posted: 01:57 PM on September 28, 2008
Posts: 0 SJ Mike
Shea’s pretty confident, Rob?
Posted: 01:58 PM on September 28, 2008
Posts: 0 SJ Mike
Got to hand it to Kendrick. After reading all of his quotes and everything, he seems determined to be a mainstay next year.
Posted: 01:59 PM on September 28, 2008
Posts: 0 Chase Mutley
There goes the KK no-hit bid ;)
Posted: 02:04 PM on September 28, 2008
Posts: 0 CT
well, at least he was good for 2 innings
Posted: 02:06 PM on September 28, 2008
Posts: 0 Rob Cowie
I’m glad kendrick is in mid-season form
Posted: 02:07 PM on September 28, 2008
Posts: 0 Rob Cowie
It is, they are hanging on every pitch. It reminds me of last years clincher where the phils needed a win and a loss to make it.
Posted: 02:08 PM on September 28, 2008
Posts: 0 NJ
And the second-coming of Lieberthal has arrived… Congrats to Lou
Posted: 02:34 PM on September 28, 2008
Posts: 0 SJ Mike
It’s interesting seeing our backups get clutch hits like this.
Congrats to Marson on his first hit.
Posted: 02:43 PM on September 28, 2008
Posts: 0 Joe
for the benefit of those of us watching the game on MLB Gameday, what is the injury delay following the Bruntlett double scoring Taguchi?
Posted: 02:44 PM on September 28, 2008
Posts: 0 CT
wow Taguchi actually did something! amazing.
Posted: 02:46 PM on September 28, 2008
Posts: 0 SJ Mike
Nats pitcher Perez taken out of the game. They didn’t say what was wrong, but he was getting hit so Acta took him out.
Posted: 02:47 PM on September 28, 2008
Posts: 0 grrrumpy miner
Actually have the Cubs/Brewers choking on hot mustard and very hot mustard cherry peppers rooting on the Damn Cubs.Mets still scoreless and i’ll give my wright eye for at least tomorrow.I hope there is a champagne bath today along with the Mets greatest of all time.I hope Seaver,Strawberry,Koozman and Even Yogi and the Say Hey Kid Willie Mays can partake too,and show them how to really celebrate
Posted: 02:58 PM on September 28, 2008
Posts: 0 grrrumpy miner
GO OLLIE GO! No score bot. 5th
Posted: 03:01 PM on September 28, 2008
Posts: 0 NEPA
Well, Golson strikes out a lot I guess.
Posted: 03:13 PM on September 28, 2008
Posts: 0 SJ Mike
I think that’s his drawback. Golson is fast, he is supposed to be great defensively, but his bat may not be good with major league pitching.
Florida took lead 1-0.
Posted: 03:14 PM on September 28, 2008
Posts: 0 CT
woah, they’re bringing in the big man! any bets? will it be #49 or #200?
Posted: 03:15 PM on September 28, 2008
Posts: 0 CT
haha ok, a base hit is nice too!
Posted: 03:16 PM on September 28, 2008
Posts: 0 SJ Mike
They’re having a lot of fun today. I like it.
Posted: 03:17 PM on September 28, 2008
Posts: 0 CT
TAGUCHI! it’s a shame he hasn’t hit like this all season.
Posted: 03:18 PM on September 28, 2008
Posts: 0 SJ Mike
Wouldn’t it be hilarious if Taguchi ends the game with a cycle?
Posted: 03:19 PM on September 28, 2008
Posts: 0 CT
i’d love it!
Posted: 03:20 PM on September 28, 2008
Posts: 0 Rob Cowie
Bases loaded walk
Posted: 03:23 PM on September 28, 2008
Posts: 0 Zack
Marlins have the bases loaded, 1 out, on the Mets, check it out on TBS!!! Come on Fish!!! The announcer actually said, “Here comes Joe Smith to bail out the Mets…” HA HA HA HA HA…
Posted: 03:23 PM on September 28, 2008
Posts: 0 CT
2-0 Florida! Go Fish!
part of me hopes that both the brewers and mets tie up today and play again tomorrow. the more tired they both are, the better!
Posted: 03:24 PM on September 28, 2008
Posts: 0 SJ Mike
Holy crap, we do get the Mets/Marlins game on TBS! I’ve been watching on GameDay!
Posted: 03:24 PM on September 28, 2008
Posts: 0 SJ Mike
I am not looking forward to TBS announcers for the postseason.
Posted: 03:25 PM on September 28, 2008
Posts: 0 Chase Mutley
I dunno CT, the Rockies were “tired” last year and mopped up the field with us. The high of winning a win-and-in playoff game has to give you some fierce motivation.
Posted: 03:38 PM on September 28, 2008
Posts: 0 CT
Marlins and Mets are 2-2 now
Posted: 03:39 PM on September 28, 2008
Posts: 0 grrrumpy miner
LIFE! Beltran Bomb! 2-2 Bot 6th.Go Cubs Go!
Posted: 03:44 PM on September 28, 2008
Posts: 1650 Tim Malcolm
Boy, it would be great for the C-team to get the sweep and the 92nd win. Who closes? Let’s go with Condrey — a save would be a really cool gift to a guy who has clearly out-pitched his “long-man” status this season.
Posted: 03:51 PM on September 28, 2008
Posts: 0 CT
sure hope golson can get a hit here. or show some patience and get a walk.
Posted: 03:52 PM on September 28, 2008
Posts: 0 CT
haha well his speed helped him get on base there!
Posted: 03:52 PM on September 28, 2008
Posts: 0 CT
NICE FIRST HOMER FOR MARSON!
Posted: 03:54 PM on September 28, 2008
Posts: 0 NEPA
Wow, Congrats to Marson.
Posted: 03:54 PM on September 28, 2008
Posts: 0 CT
HAHAHAHA NICE STAIRS! THE HIT PARADE CONTINUES!
Posted: 03:55 PM on September 28, 2008
Posts: 0 grrrumpy miner
GREEN WITH ENDY! Looks great so far. 2-2 Bot 7th.
Posted: 03:55 PM on September 28, 2008
Posts: 1650 Tim Malcolm
Congratulations Lou! And Stairs! Hey-oh!
Posted: 03:55 PM on September 28, 2008
Posts: 0 CT
Taguchi’s a hitting monster today :-P
Posted: 03:56 PM on September 28, 2008
Posts: 0 Geoff
what a great debut by lou marson
Posted: 03:57 PM on September 28, 2008
Posts: 1650 Tim Malcolm
Wow. If that ain’t a fine first impression on the city, I don’t know what is.
Posted: 03:59 PM on September 28, 2008
Posts: 0 NJ
it’s amazing how some players respond when the fans don’t boo thier presence in the line-up…
Posted: 03:59 PM on September 28, 2008
Posts: 0 CT
Milwaukee just tied it up, 1-1
Posted: 03:59 PM on September 28, 2008
Posts: 1650 Tim Malcolm
Mets and Brewers both tied in the seventh in very good games. Great stuff.
Posted: 04:00 PM on September 28, 2008
Posts: 0 CT
is the crowd chanting “let’s go Marlins?” haha
Posted: 04:02 PM on September 28, 2008