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
Miner, we’re the NL East Champs, you can’t just tell us what to do ;)
Posted: 04:37 PM on October 1, 2008
Posts: 0 Keith
Hamels is pitching great! Go Phillies! :)
Posted: 04:37 PM on October 1, 2008
Posts: 0 grrrumpy miner
lol…I know you guys are rubbing it in,its all good.My point was to face your concern about the Phillies…we all know the Mets are toast….and BTW,I just found out David Wright and Mike Pelfrey have reservations for the Douglaston Golf Course in Queens…They tee off tomorrow at 9:AM.
Posted: 04:38 PM on October 1, 2008
Posts: 0 had_my_phil
If his pitch count is under 100 after 7, do they send him out for the 8th?
Posted: 04:39 PM on October 1, 2008
Posts: 0 grrrumpy miner
Chase….get a grip.
Posted: 04:40 PM on October 1, 2008
Posts: 0 grrrumpy miner
Plus Chase…..YOU didn’t win the NL East,The Phillies did.I tipped my Mets cap to the Phils for winning.Mets don’t deeserve to be here today,they lost.As I said Sunday,the better team won in the Phillies and Brewers.I have no shame in admitting that.
Posted: 04:43 PM on October 1, 2008
Posts: 0 Richie Allen
On TV they just showed a shot of Hamels and Myers talking to Jamie Moyer…Great stuff..Hope they were both listening .
Jamie Moyer is a great influence..
Posted: 04:44 PM on October 1, 2008
Posts: 0 Chase Mutley
Miner, seriously, sometimes you lay the “good sportmanship” stuff on too thick and the boy scount routine is getting old. This is a Phillies blog. I enjoy your insights at times and appreciate that you’re not a jerk, but honestly you can’t come on to a team’s blog and tell their fans what they should or shouldn’t be talking about. If I want to think about Jerry Manual getting “gangsta” in his Lazy-Boy right now, and other Phillies fans want to laugh about it, we will.
Posted: 04:44 PM on October 1, 2008
Posts: 0 NEPA
Some great defense behind Hamels in this inning.
Posted: 04:46 PM on October 1, 2008
Posts: 0 stratfor
Shhh about that team that didn’t make the playoffs – we’ve got a gem unfolding! Why do you think they pulled Gallardo so early? Three runs, 75 pitches is not the end of the world… think they want to have him as a relief option in game 3 or 4?
About the CG: the post-season is long (well, hopefully) – I sure hope they don’t stretch Hamels more than necessary on a cold, rainy day.
Posted: 04:47 PM on October 1, 2008
Posts: 0 BrewTownPhilsPhan
And that’s why we have Pedro in there – to reference the first comment of the thread.
Posted: 04:47 PM on October 1, 2008
Posts: 0 stratfor
Okay but 90 pitches, he should come back out for the 8th.
Posted: 04:48 PM on October 1, 2008
Posts: 0 BrewTownPhilsPhan
75 was probably the max for Gallardo – he’s not 100% yet.
Posted: 04:48 PM on October 1, 2008
Posts: 0 Evan
I think they pulled Gallardo cause he’s an unknown. The Brewers weren’t looking for him to go far, just far enough. Better to get him out quick than leave him in too long.
Posted: 04:49 PM on October 1, 2008
Posts: 0 NEPA
stratfor- This is only Gallardo’s 2nd start since returning from a knee injury. He was on a very tight pitch count, it was a major storyline to this game.
Posted: 04:51 PM on October 1, 2008
Posts: 0 grrrumpy miner
Good,I laugh about the Lay-z-boy gettin gangsta.I can come in here and start yelling (Insert team here) sucks,but I am better than that.Believe you me,I am no boy scout either.I do have friends who are Phillies fans as well,so I always respect their opinions as they respect mine and share that here.I just laid a joke on my Mets prior,in case you missed it.
Posted: 04:51 PM on October 1, 2008
Posts: 0 Chase Mutley
I was pretty impressed by Gallardo. Despite the score, the Phillies only have 3 hits in this game.
Posted: 04:51 PM on October 1, 2008
Posts: 0 Evan
Gallardo walks two in a row, including walking in a run? He wasn’t awful but that’s not something you can forgive.
Posted: 04:53 PM on October 1, 2008
Posts: 0 Chase Mutley
Fair enough. I guess it’s because I was expecting a hit parade off of him.
Posted: 04:54 PM on October 1, 2008
Posts: 0 Evan
Sheesh, the offense is too reminiscent of last year’s playoffs.
Posted: 04:56 PM on October 1, 2008
Posts: 0 Scheity
Werth. What the hell. Have you been good since that Cubs series? Pull a pair of clean underwear on and get a good at-bat for once.
Posted: 04:58 PM on October 1, 2008
Posts: 0 stratfor
Lidge, right?
Posted: 05:04 PM on October 1, 2008
Posts: 0 BrewTownPhilsPhan
Cole has been on cruise control since the sixth. Great pitching. Hope the bats wake up tomorrow.
Posted: 05:05 PM on October 1, 2008
Posts: 0 Richie Allen
Its no coincidence that Hamels has pitched so well today after so many days rest……He needed some rest..He was 2nd in the league after Santana in innings pitched
Posted: 05:05 PM on October 1, 2008
Posts: 0 had_my_phil
I would think Lidge
Posted: 05:06 PM on October 1, 2008
Posts: 0 Durbinator
If Hamels feels like he can pitch one more inning, let him.
Posted: 05:06 PM on October 1, 2008
Posts: 0 christopher
putting gallardo in was a big mistake by the brewers management. he is the most important pitcher to their organization’s future and they may have seriously screwed up his career rushing him back into a game like this. but hey, i’m not complaining, worked out fine for the phils!
Posted: 05:07 PM on October 1, 2008
Posts: 0 Evan
Gallardo didn’t implode, I think he’ll be fine.
I wanna see Hamels finish this game! I don’t think we need Lidge.
Posted: 05:09 PM on October 1, 2008
Posts: 0 NJ
Just got in from dinner and man it looks like Cole has arrived for all to see. For all that don’t believe this guy is a legitimate ace here’s his coming out party.
Great going Phils, loving the walk numbers.
Posted: 05:10 PM on October 1, 2008
Posts: 0 stratfor
Gallardo did okay. If the Brewers were hitting Cole at all it’d be looked at as an okay decision. Having your pitching staff hold the Phils to 3 ain’t bad.
Posted: 05:11 PM on October 1, 2008
Posts: 0 BrewTownPhilsPhan
Dd we just get some production out of the 5 spot?
Posted: 05:13 PM on October 1, 2008
Posts: 0 BrewTownPhilsPhan
Dobbs here?
Posted: 05:13 PM on October 1, 2008
Posts: 0 BrewTownPhilsPhan
I guess not with a lead.
Posted: 05:16 PM on October 1, 2008
Posts: 0 Manny
Lights out Lidge!!
Posted: 05:20 PM on October 1, 2008
Posts: 0 BrewTownPhilsPhan
Let’s hope so
Posted: 05:21 PM on October 1, 2008
Posts: 0 BrewTownPhilsPhan
Not sure my heart can take another bases-loaded double play though.
Posted: 05:22 PM on October 1, 2008
Posts: 0 christopher
i’m not saying gallardo did poorly. i’m saying that who knows what shape his ACL is in now after being rushed back from the injury and making two starts. also the brewers bullpen, not a strongpoint of the team to start with, has now seen a lot of work in just the first game as a result of the decision to use gallardo. just bad for the brewers all around.
bring it home lidge!
Posted: 05:22 PM on October 1, 2008
Posts: 0 NEPA
I’d prefer bringing Hamels out to at least start the inning. If Lidge gets wild this could get scary quick.
Posted: 05:23 PM on October 1, 2008
Posts: 0 Keith
Lights out Lidge time!
Posted: 05:23 PM on October 1, 2008
Posts: 0 Manny
Holy shit I’m freaking out (again)! Lidge has been perfect yet still makes me scared as shit
Posted: 05:23 PM on October 1, 2008
Posts: 0 Chase Mutley
C’mon Lidge. Time to kill those demons!
Posted: 05:24 PM on October 1, 2008
Posts: 0 Manny
I agree with you NEPA. Oh well, nothing we can do now..Let’s just watch
Posted: 05:24 PM on October 1, 2008
Posts: 0 Keith
huge strike out there! :)
Posted: 05:25 PM on October 1, 2008
Posts: 0 Manny
This guy Braun better not get on base….
Posted: 05:27 PM on October 1, 2008
Posts: 0 Manny
Filder vs. Lidge: 4-7, 2HRs
NOW I’M FREAKING OUT
Why didn’t we keep Hamels?
Posted: 05:28 PM on October 1, 2008
Posts: 0 Chase Mutley
Two to go!
Posted: 05:29 PM on October 1, 2008
Posts: 0 Manny
OMG! AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
LIDGE WTF ARE YOU DOING!!
Posted: 05:29 PM on October 1, 2008
Posts: 0 Evan
that was so ugly
Posted: 05:29 PM on October 1, 2008
Posts: 0 Keith
blah, come on Lidge!
Posted: 05:30 PM on October 1, 2008
Posts: 0 Manny
I hope Mitch Williams didn’t jinx Lidge
Posted: 05:31 PM on October 1, 2008