Gamenight: Marlins (72-72) At Phillies (79-65)
Posted by Tim Malcolm, Tue, September 09, 2008 06:10 PM | Comments: 407
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Headline: Back in rotation, Kendrick looks to rebound
The Major Players: Kyle Kendrick, Chase Utley, Shane Victorino, Rudy Seanez, Chris Volstad, Jorge Cantu
The Venue: Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia, Pa..
The Number: 1.5 games behind (Mets)
The Phillies hit the ball hard, beating Anibal Sanchez and the Marlins 8-6 Monday night. Now they’ll face Chris Volstad, who shut them out over six when he faced the Phils earlier this season. Kyle Kendrick returns to the rotation after a tough Labor Day loss to the Nationals. Rain is expected tonight.
Sweet Lou: Who has hit Volstad the best in more than two at bats? How about Lou Marson — a .375 hitter lifetime against Volstad.
Roy Hobbs Excellence: Here’s a somewhat useless stat: Every 5.55 at bats, expect Greg Dobbs to drive someone in.
The Roll Along: With five more steals, Jimmy Rollins will tie his career high of 46. He has now stole more than 20 bases in all eight of his full seasons.
Burrell Back: Pat Burrell is back in the lineup, hitting fifth. Shane Victorino is hitting sixth, with Jayson Werth back in the two-hole.
Phillies: Kyle Kendrick (11-8) 5.06 ERA
Marlins: Chris Volstad (4-3) 3.32 ERA
Gametime: 7:05 p.m. EST
Weather: 75, rain
Lineup: Rollins/Werth/Utley/Howard/Burrell/Victorino/Dobbs/Ruiz/Kendrick
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Your gamenight beer: Okay — so Budweiser went forth and embraced crafts with their American Ale. How is it? Not bad. Really. Okay, so it ain’t no Stoudt’s APA or Sierra Nevada-quality ale, but I’d drink it at a party or bar, if it carried that with other Bud crud. So tap into one and eat some American food with it — you know, French fries. Ha. Or pizza. Ha. Ha.
Go Phillies!
Posts: 0 Griffin
Kendrick, dear God…Let’s score some runs!
Posted: 06:15 PM on September 9, 2008
Posts: 0 NEPA
I have a bad feeling about tonight. Wouldn’t be surprised to be 2.5 out by 10PM.
Posted: 06:34 PM on September 9, 2008
Posts: 0 NC Jason
I get the feeling these next few starts will determine Kendrick’s future with the Phils. A good outing will give him the inside edge for next year; a couple of up and down/ inconsistent outings puts him inline to be dealt (in a package deal) this off-season
Posted: 06:50 PM on September 9, 2008
Posts: 0 SJ Mike
Not a good start….
Posted: 07:09 PM on September 9, 2008
Posts: 0 Manny
Bases loaded, not looking good
Posted: 07:09 PM on September 9, 2008
Posts: 0 choke utley
kendricks sucks, why do they keep throwing him out there?
Posted: 07:10 PM on September 9, 2008
Posts: 0 Manny
2 runs in already
And Kendrick gets his boos
Posted: 07:10 PM on September 9, 2008
Posts: 0 CT
should’ve started Happ tonight
Posted: 07:12 PM on September 9, 2008
Posts: 0 Manny
Happ should start on Thurs –bigger game vs. the Brewers
Posted: 07:13 PM on September 9, 2008
Posts: 0 Adam Eaton
You’re right, Choke Utley. Someone else should definitely have his spot in the rotation.
I’m one of the highest paid players on the team, so I have to be good, right?
Posted: 07:13 PM on September 9, 2008
Posts: 0 Smith
If he gives up more runs, he can’t be the 5th starter anymore.
Posted: 07:13 PM on September 9, 2008
Posts: 0 CT
good point Manny… i rescind my last comment. who should’ve started this game though? definitely not Kendrick…
Posted: 07:14 PM on September 9, 2008
Posts: 0 Jim
Kendrick is a joke
Posted: 07:14 PM on September 9, 2008
Posts: 0 Manny
haha..you should be warming up in the bullpen Adam Eaton
Posted: 07:15 PM on September 9, 2008
Posts: 0 Griffin
can we put this guy out to pasture? How long do we have to pay for him having a decent (and fluky) year last year. The guy has over a 5 ERA!!! He is worthless.
Posted: 07:17 PM on September 9, 2008
Posts: 0 Manny
I would’ve still gone with Kendrick for today’s game. Better than Eaton! And after that rough inning, he MAY get back in the groove…..at least he struck out the last batter
Posted: 07:19 PM on September 9, 2008
Posts: 0 SJ Mike
With no off day, who would you throw out there? Kendrick was the guy to throw tonight.
Posted: 07:21 PM on September 9, 2008
Posts: 0 Manny
Werth: WOW!
Posted: 07:21 PM on September 9, 2008
Posts: 0 Griffin
can Carlos Carrasco really do any worse than Kendrick? I’m just so sick of giving away games when he pitches.
Posted: 07:22 PM on September 9, 2008
Posts: 0 Jim
Jayson werths the man
Posted: 07:22 PM on September 9, 2008
Posts: 0 CT
wow… amazing steals by Werth!
Posted: 07:22 PM on September 9, 2008
Posts: 0 NEPA
At least we get one back, thank god for Werth.
Posted: 07:23 PM on September 9, 2008
Posts: 0 CT
Johnny Wacko wants to seal the deal on his starting position for ’09. i think it’s safe to say he’s got it
Posted: 07:23 PM on September 9, 2008
Posts: 0 Manny
Griffin, Kendrick was one of our most consistent pitchers for nearly a year. He was solid in 2007 and solid the first half of 2008. He’s in a big slump but I definitely think that he can get back on track. Carrasco may be riskier than Kendrick at this point.
Posted: 07:24 PM on September 9, 2008
Posts: 0 scot
I can’t believe we scored a run off Voltron.
This just may be our night.
Posted: 07:24 PM on September 9, 2008
Posts: 0 Jim
I think we all agree that eaton and taguchi should never touch the field for the rest of the year. I think its kind of funny how charlie uses bruntlett as a defensive replacement over taguchi
Posted: 07:24 PM on September 9, 2008
Posts: 0 Griffin
anyone who looked at Kendrick’s 2007 peripheral stats (K/9 innings, Fly ball %, runners stranded %) knew that last year was a lucky fluke. Let’s face it-he got lucky. He was never a good prospect and this year is reality.
I’m rooting for the guy, but I have to be realistic-there just isn’t much there.
Posted: 07:27 PM on September 9, 2008
Posts: 0 Manny
What I don’t like about this is that Happ is warming up… damn it
Posted: 07:29 PM on September 9, 2008
Posts: 0 SJ Mike
Word is that Moyer is pitching on Thursday.
Posted: 07:30 PM on September 9, 2008
Posts: 0 J-Man
They gotta get Kendrick outta there NOW and we cannot use him as a starter anymore.
Posted: 07:30 PM on September 9, 2008
Posts: 0 CT
Moyer starting Thursday? isn’t that kind of a short amount of rest time for him?
Posted: 07:33 PM on September 9, 2008
Posts: 0 Manny
I don’t know how I feel about Moyer pitching on 3-days rest…
Jesus, Kendrick, what happened to you?
Posted: 07:33 PM on September 9, 2008
Posts: 0 Manny
They should just put Eaton today..and let Happ play Thursday
Posted: 07:34 PM on September 9, 2008
Posts: 0 Manny
DEFINITELY PUT EATON ON NOW…. We pretty much lost this game. Save Happ for Thursday!
Posted: 07:35 PM on September 9, 2008
Posts: 0 Kyle
If they are going to throw Happ now – DOWN 4 RUNS ALREADY – why wouldn’t they start him and least give him a chance???????????? This is the worst managing I can imagine. Jesus christ doesn’t matlock have any sense?
Posted: 07:35 PM on September 9, 2008
Posts: 0 Jim
Cya kendrick ur major leauge career is over
Posted: 07:35 PM on September 9, 2008
Posts: 0 CT
wow… game over for Kendrick. sorry son, but your time is up. this is going to be a long night.
Posted: 07:35 PM on September 9, 2008
Posts: 0 NEPA
wow.
Posted: 07:36 PM on September 9, 2008
Posts: 0 Marlin Troll
If we’re not winning the division, neither are you.
Posted: 07:36 PM on September 9, 2008
Posts: 0 Manny
I agree Kyle…they’re just going to waste Happ in a game in which we are 6 runs behind!
Agh
Posted: 07:36 PM on September 9, 2008
Posts: 0 J-Man
Nice job leaving him in Charlie to serve a home run you moron.
Posted: 07:37 PM on September 9, 2008
Posts: 0 Griffin
say goodnight, that should get rid of even the firmest Kendrick backers. When you start a game and give your team 0.0% chance of winning, you’re not a major leaguer. Good luck in Triple-A next year (hopefully in someone else’s organization).
Thanks for 2007, but no thanks for giving it all back in 2008.
Posted: 07:37 PM on September 9, 2008
Posts: 0 SJ Mike
2-0 Mets.
Posted: 07:38 PM on September 9, 2008
Posts: 0 Manny
Now who’s gonna pitch on Thursday? Seriously!
Posted: 07:38 PM on September 9, 2008
Posts: 0 Jim
Comon guys were only down by 6
Posted: 07:38 PM on September 9, 2008
Posts: 0 J-Man
This better be it for Kendrick in our starting rotation.
Posted: 07:39 PM on September 9, 2008
Posts: 0 Marlin Troll
I’m available.
Posted: 07:39 PM on September 9, 2008
Posts: 0 Kyle
Most pathetic managing ever. I cannot stand Manuel and he is costing us the division. The writing was on the wall with Kendrick. I hope Manuel retires to shitville and never comes back. WHAT A COMPLETE AND UTTER WASTE OF USING HAPP. I sincerely hope Manuel is up for the Jeltz award! Seriously.
Posted: 07:39 PM on September 9, 2008
Posts: 0 oaklandphilsphan
BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO KENDRICK
In all seriousness though, looks like Moyer for Thursday
And wouldn’t it be hillarious and just like the Phils to come back and win 8-7?
I’m calling it right now. Happ goes 4 strong, Condrey a scoreless 7th, Seanez a scoreless 8th, and the phils come back and win it
Posted: 07:39 PM on September 9, 2008
Posts: 0 Manny
Hey …but what was there to do??? We needed a pitcher for today..and another for Thursday… Kendrick slightly improved at the end of the 1st and beginning of the 2nd. Taking out Kendrick too early in the game would ruin plans for Thursday, too. So taking Kendrick out in the 2nd inning is a VERY tough call.
Posted: 07:41 PM on September 9, 2008