NLDS Game 1 : Brewers At Phillies
Posted by Tim Malcolm, Wed, October 01, 2008 02:15 PM | Comments: 210
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Game 1 : National League Division Series
Milwaukee Brewers at Philadelphia Phillies
Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia
3 p.m. / 70, possible showers
Yovani Gallardo (0-0, 1.88 ERA) vs. Cole Hamels (14-10, 3.09 ERA)
So here we are, game one of the NLDS. After all the predicting and previewing, it’s gametime. For the Phils to win, Hamels needs to be Hamels. The offense needs to be patient and hope for Gallardo to be wild. Then they can hit him late and hit the Brewers bullpen.
If Hamels is off his game, this will be an extremely tough one to salvage. With CC Sabathia set to throw tomorrow, this game is very important for the Phillies. We can only hope they’re not as nervous as we fans.
News & Notes
Pat Burrell is starting in left field. … Despite facing a righty, it’ll be Pedro Feliz at third base. … Everyone (and all mothers) are picking the Phillies, most in four games. … The Phillies are 4-for-23 against Gallardo with a run (home run). … Hitters are .347 career against Gallardo in the sixth inning.
The Lineup
Jimmy Rollins / SS
Jayson Werth / RF
Chase Utley / 2B
Ryan Howard / 1B
Pat Burrell / LF
Shane Victorino / CF
Pedro Feliz / 3B
Carlos Ruiz / C
Cole Hamels / P
Your Gameday Beer
Back in Philly, at Monk’s, there’s a Belgian beer called St. Bernardus Abt. 12. I had this a while back, and recommended it, saying it was a perfect Belgian Quadrupel. Basically, a Quad is a freakin’ strong beer. St. Bernardus is no exception. It’s delicious, but it will leave you reeling. After one, I was very happy. Have this, or whatever you like, as you cheer on the boys in game one.
Go Phillies!
Posts: 0 Chase Mutley
Gameday!!
Posted: 02:17 PM on October 1, 2008
Posts: 0 J-Man
I think Cholly should of given Dobbs the start at third base to get another lefty in the lineup.
Posted: 02:22 PM on October 1, 2008
Posts: 0 Tarik
Check out the challenge that RadioMilwaukee did with Philly’s WXPN. Millwaukee bet case of brats to Philly’s cheesesteaks!
I can’t wait to taste those chessesteaks
http://blog.radiomilwaukee.org/2008/10/01/lets-play-ball-milwaukee-vs-philly-88nine-vs-xpn/
Posted: 02:23 PM on October 1, 2008
Posts: 0 Paul
Go Phils! Game 1 is VERY important with CC lined up for game 2.
Posted: 02:29 PM on October 1, 2008
Posts: 0 Rob Cowie
About time you put gameday up Tim. The pep rally was sweet I’d suggest getting here early for it. Greengenes was absolutley amazing. The broadcast crew came out and said some quality words. There was a 2008 montage video and of course, the phanatic.
I got the tix for Game 2 so we are good. Ill catch you tomorrow.
Posted: 02:29 PM on October 1, 2008
Posts: 0 SJ Mike
Butterflies in the stomach, excitement in the air. It’s game time!
By the way, anybody find it ridiculous that John Smoltz is calling the game for TBS? I predict he’ll complain about the ballpark 2 times per inning.
Posted: 02:37 PM on October 1, 2008
Posts: 0 Don M
Keep your best defensive 3b in the game.. and have your best pinch hitter on your bench. I think thats the right way to go.. Feliz is the starter, its not really a platoon situation.
and Feliz has postseason experience I think with the Giants?? either way he’s solid.
Posted: 02:39 PM on October 1, 2008
Posts: 0 SJ Mike
Don, I think also since the majority of the Brewers lineup is right handed, so there are going to be a lot of hook shots going down the 3rd base line. Feliz may not have the best bat, but he’s a solid defender.
Posted: 02:41 PM on October 1, 2008
Posts: 0 BrewTownPhilsPhan
Holy Cow this is nerveracking!
Posted: 02:41 PM on October 1, 2008
Posts: 0 Georgie
Well guys, my dad, who will be 87 next week and lives with his elderly cat whose health has been failing for months, has decided that today is the day we call the vet. Guess when the appt is? Yep, that’s right, 3pm. I love my dad, but JEEZ. Ok, I’m being the supportive daughter and going now, I’ll record the game.
Posted: 02:41 PM on October 1, 2008
Posts: 0 Gavin
I hope Burrell is actually feeling 100% b/c if he’s not and he’s in there, that wont help us any.
Posted: 02:49 PM on October 1, 2008
Posts: 0 SJ Mike
Enjoy the game, everyone! I’m going to watch on the big TV downstairs for this one.
Posted: 02:49 PM on October 1, 2008
Posts: 1650 Tim Malcolm
About time? Damn, Rob.
Posted: 02:50 PM on October 1, 2008
Posts: 0 Fran
LETS GO PHILS. WOOOOOOOOOOOOO IM PUMPED
Posted: 02:50 PM on October 1, 2008
Posts: 0 Rob Cowie
Blame FedEx
Posted: 02:53 PM on October 1, 2008
Posts: 0 Brian
If its all Frank TV commercials I will hurt someone!!!!
Go Phils!!!!!!!
Posted: 02:54 PM on October 1, 2008
Posts: 0 Rob Cowie
Yeeahhhh Frank Tv circa 2007
Posted: 02:56 PM on October 1, 2008
Posts: 0 Tyler
Good luck.
Posted: 02:58 PM on October 1, 2008
Posts: 0 BrewTownPhilsPhan
The typical talk out here is similar to the conclusions reached on this blog earlier – huge game 1 with CC going in game 2 – they’re hoping they can steal one today and come home up two
Posted: 02:59 PM on October 1, 2008
Posts: 0 Gavin
I wonder if Hamels will wear long sleeves out there again this year.
Posted: 03:00 PM on October 1, 2008
Posts: 0 Chase Mutley
I wonder if Cole will throw a strike this year ;)
Posted: 03:02 PM on October 1, 2008
Posts: 0 Chase Mutley
(Way to shut me up, Cole)
Posted: 03:03 PM on October 1, 2008
Posts: 0 NEPA
Change up looks spot on today – but this ump is not giving that outside corner at all.
Posted: 03:03 PM on October 1, 2008
Posts: 0 BrewTownPhilsPhan
Love the strong start! Now let’s get some runs!
Posted: 03:05 PM on October 1, 2008
Posts: 0 Mike N
Cole’s got his good stuff this afternoon. Pray that his outing isn’t cut short by rain!
Posted: 03:07 PM on October 1, 2008
Posts: 0 Brian
That sky doesn’t look promising out there
Posted: 03:08 PM on October 1, 2008
Posts: 0 NEPA
Love the patience by Jimmy already.
Posted: 03:09 PM on October 1, 2008
Posts: 0 grrrumpy miner
Good Luck fans……will keep up to date while listening to the rerun of todays Opie and Anthony show on the XM……BTW,is O and A still on WYXP?
Posted: 03:09 PM on October 1, 2008
Posts: 0 Rob Cowie
Its getting windy and dark fast
Posted: 03:09 PM on October 1, 2008
Posts: 0 Brian
no shadows to deal with today
no long sleeves on hamels
no excuses
just win
Posted: 03:09 PM on October 1, 2008
Posts: 0 Chase Mutley
What do you think Jose Reyes is doing right now?
Posted: 03:11 PM on October 1, 2008
Posts: 0 Brian
Reyes is probably choreographing a new dance routine for when he scores a meaningless run next May
Posted: 03:12 PM on October 1, 2008
Posts: 0 Rob Cowie
Thunder and lightening
Posted: 03:12 PM on October 1, 2008
Posts: 0 Tyler
How can you bring up the Mets when the Phillies are in the playoffs?
Phillies fans were cease to amaze me.
Posted: 03:15 PM on October 1, 2008
Posts: 0 NEPA
Yea, it’s actually noticeably darker since before the commercial break.
Posted: 03:16 PM on October 1, 2008
Posts: 0 NEPA
Nice play Utley, thought that ball was sailing out of his hand.
Posted: 03:18 PM on October 1, 2008
Posts: 0 Julie
OK, let’s get some hits before the Brewers nervousness wears off…
Posted: 03:18 PM on October 1, 2008
Posts: 0 Chase Mutley
Because it’s the first game of the playoffs and in addition to the Phillies being in the playoffs, I take enjoyment in the Mets not being in the playoffs. I’m not a player. I don’t have to “focus on the game.” I can focus on David Wright’s teary uni-brown while I listen to Cole Hammels set six down in order.
Posted: 03:19 PM on October 1, 2008
Posts: 0 Zack
Wanted Utley batting 2nd. Werth has a problem being a table-setter, whereas Utley showed some flexibility switching between slugging and table-setting. Plus, with the pitcher pitching from the stretch, Werth seemed to hit better when Rollins and Utley got on base in September. Hope Charlie changes this up.
Posted: 03:20 PM on October 1, 2008
Posts: 0 NEPA
Haha, nicely put Mutley.
Posted: 03:20 PM on October 1, 2008
Posts: 0 BrewTownPhilsPhan
BENCH BURRELL NOW
Posted: 03:22 PM on October 1, 2008
Posts: 0 Rob Cowie
Its raining
Posted: 03:23 PM on October 1, 2008
Posts: 0 Brian
Good AB pat. Thought the game plan was to make this guy work.
Posted: 03:23 PM on October 1, 2008
Posts: 0 BrewTownPhilsPhan
This should have been a huge inning.
Posted: 03:23 PM on October 1, 2008
Posts: 0 BrewTownPhilsPhan
I bet Jenkins could hit into a double play. He might even take a pitch first.
Posted: 03:24 PM on October 1, 2008
Posts: 0 NEPA
Every guy has made him work except Pat, what the hell is he thinking? And he looked to be wincing pretty bad on that swing.
Posted: 03:24 PM on October 1, 2008
Posts: 0 Brian
Stairs could probably do that too
Posted: 03:25 PM on October 1, 2008
Posts: 0 Joey
It just started pouring here in center city and appears to be moving south. lets hope we dont have to pull King Cole if the game gets delayed.
Posted: 03:29 PM on October 1, 2008
Posts: 0 Zack
Only two position I’m not worried about this postseason: Howard and Victorino.
Posted: 03:30 PM on October 1, 2008
Posts: 0 BrewTownPhilsPhan
That looked like Cole’s first mistake – thank you wind!
Posted: 03:32 PM on October 1, 2008