NLDS Game 3 : Phillies (2-0) At Brewers
Posted by Tim Malcolm, Sat, October 04, 2008 05:10 PM | Comments: 501
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Game 3 : National League Division Series
Phillies lead 2-0
Philadelphia Phillies at Milwaukee Brewers
Miller Park, Milwaukee
6:30 p.m. / 60, fair
Jamie Moyer (16-7, 3.71 ERA) vs. Dave Bush (9-10, 4.18 ERA)
The Phillies can move to the National League Championship Series with a win tonight against the Brewers. Stoked to a two-game lead, the Phils turn to veteran Jamie Moyer. The 45-year-old southpaw is the second 16-game winner over 45 in baseball history. In two starts against the Brewers, he totaled a 3.09 ERA.
Dave Bush, a Conestoga High graduate (it’s Conestoga vs. Souderton tonight), is an all-pitches right-hander who is either good, or not so good. The Phils make their fourth visit to Miller Park. They were 1-1 there earlier in the season.
News & Notes
Of Brewers big bats, Bill Hall is .625 career against Moyer, and Rickie Weeks is .429. … Greg Dobbs, not starting, is hitting .462 against Bush for his career. … Jayson Werth is back in the two-hole tonight, despite Shane Victorino lacing a grand slam from that position Thursday night. … The Phillies can be the first team to clinch an LCS berth.
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
Jamie Moyer / P
Your Gamenight Beer
It’s a cool October evening, and it’s time to shut the door on the Brewers. Sip a Harvest Moon from the guys who give you Blue Moon. A spicy and robust fall tale, this will be fun to sip in bunches tonight, because it may get you tipsy by … hopefully … celebration time. Enjoy this with a large helping of nachos. Delicious stuff.
Go Phillies!
Posts: 0 Craig
Werth batting at second?
I guess Charlie think’s he got his groove back during Thursdays game.
Posted: 05:22 PM on October 4, 2008
Posts: 0 NEPA
Just tried Harvest Moon for the first time last week. Wasn’t a huge fan but I’ve never been a big fan of pumpkin ales. Tonight, I’ll be drinking Sea Dog’s Apricot Ale. Can’t wait to watch the Ageless Wonder tonight.
Posted: 05:24 PM on October 4, 2008
Posts: 0 Ray
O.K, Lets get this Party started. got back from Philly last night. I’m down in Norfolk. Found out my Local bar down here (A.J. Gators Downtown) has Yuengling on special this month $2.25/bottle. It seems like an omen.
LETS GO PHILLIES…LETS GO PHILLIES…LETS GO PHILLIES
Posted: 05:24 PM on October 4, 2008
Posts: 0 Jeffrey
I’m like Charlie: I think Dobb is most dangerous coming off the bench. I wouldn’t be surprised to see him used early in the game, even to pinch hit for Feliz in the right situation. Plus, all things being equal, you’ve got to like Feliz’s glove over Dobbs’, especially when Moyer’s on the mound.
Posted: 05:26 PM on October 4, 2008
Posts: 0 Keith
go Phillies! let’s close this series out tonight.
Posted: 05:44 PM on October 4, 2008
Posts: 0 NJ
Is anyone not feeling supremely confident about tonights game?
Posted: 05:54 PM on October 4, 2008
Posts: 0 NEPA
Yes, NJ. And that scares me, because I’m set up for a huge let down.
Posted: 05:55 PM on October 4, 2008
Posts: 0 NJ
I feel confident the series wont head back to Philly and CC will be getting a ‘little’ more that 3 days rest before his next start
Posted: 05:58 PM on October 4, 2008
Posts: 0 Georgie
I will not feel supremely confident about any game from here on out, there’s nothing that can change that, it’s just the way it is for me.
Posted: 06:05 PM on October 4, 2008
Posts: 0 SJ Mike
Game time folks! I’m revved up!
Posted: 06:24 PM on October 4, 2008
Posts: 0 NEPA
haha, their rally towels are so weak. It looks like 5 people per section are waving them.
Posted: 06:29 PM on October 4, 2008
Posts: 0 SJ Mike
Gotta get on Bush early.
Posted: 06:30 PM on October 4, 2008
Posts: 0 Manny
BUSH SUCKS!
Posted: 06:30 PM on October 4, 2008
Posts: 0 Brian
Midwest fans are weak. Let’s go Phils!!!
Posted: 06:31 PM on October 4, 2008
Posts: 0 SJ Mike
Man, it got dramatically quiet the second that first pitch was a ball.
Posted: 06:31 PM on October 4, 2008
Posts: 0 SJ Mike
Nepa, those are weak rally towels.
Posted: 06:31 PM on October 4, 2008
Posts: 0 Jamie
Let’s get this done tonight fellas!
Posted: 06:32 PM on October 4, 2008
Posts: 0 Brian
Werth looked silly on that curve ball.
Posted: 06:33 PM on October 4, 2008
Posts: 0 Keith
two strikeouts so far, hmm.
Posted: 06:33 PM on October 4, 2008
Posts: 0 Manny
Why did he swing at that??!
Posted: 06:34 PM on October 4, 2008
Posts: 0 Jamie
Nice swing Werth. You couldn’t hit that one with a boat oar.
Posted: 06:34 PM on October 4, 2008
Posts: 0 CT
what the heck Werth
Posted: 06:34 PM on October 4, 2008
Posts: 0 Craig
That ball was not even in Werth post code yet he still swung at it
Posted: 06:34 PM on October 4, 2008
Posts: 0 SJ Mike
You know what “his Whiteness” always said about first batter first inning strike outs…..
Posted: 06:34 PM on October 4, 2008
Posts: 0 Manny
Ugly start for the Phils…and I know this is just the 1st inning but I’m starting to feel the pressure
Posted: 06:35 PM on October 4, 2008
Posts: 0 Jamie
At least Utley made contact. However, judging by the swings so far in the 1st, I have a feeling we’re going to have a Dave “Cy Young” Bush sighting tonight. Could be wrong (hopefully), as it’s only the 1st.
Posted: 06:36 PM on October 4, 2008
Posts: 0 CT
that first inning was not the way we should’ve started this off. hopefully Moyer can work his magic!
Posted: 06:36 PM on October 4, 2008
Posts: 0 Michael S
No pressure yet, but Moyer has to have a quick inning so the crowd doesn’t stay on us
Posted: 06:36 PM on October 4, 2008
Posts: 0 Rob Cowie
Uhhh, can’t win the series in the first inning. What the hell are these guys doing
Posted: 06:36 PM on October 4, 2008
Posts: 0 NEPA
everyone needs to calm down.
Posted: 06:38 PM on October 4, 2008
Posts: 0 CT
ugh
Posted: 06:38 PM on October 4, 2008
Posts: 0 Manny
WTF Moyer walking the 1st batter?
Posted: 06:38 PM on October 4, 2008
Posts: 0 SJ Mike
I have a feeling this umpire is going to squeeze Moyer a bit.
Posted: 06:38 PM on October 4, 2008
Posts: 0 Manny
too much rest for Jamie, perhaps?
Posted: 06:40 PM on October 4, 2008
Posts: 0 Manny
DP please!
Posted: 06:40 PM on October 4, 2008
Posts: 0 Manny
So far the Brewer’s patience is surprising and unexpected
Posted: 06:43 PM on October 4, 2008
Posts: 0 CT
my nerves are on edge right now
Posted: 06:44 PM on October 4, 2008
Posts: 0 CT
oh great
Posted: 06:44 PM on October 4, 2008
Posts: 0 SJ Mike
Very small strike zone for Moyer today.
Posted: 06:44 PM on October 4, 2008
Posts: 0 Keith
blah
Posted: 06:44 PM on October 4, 2008
Posts: 0 Manny
C’mon Papa Moyer!
Posted: 06:45 PM on October 4, 2008
Posts: 0 Georgie
Moyer looks annoyed or frustrated or something.
Posted: 06:45 PM on October 4, 2008
Posts: 0 NJ
Well that’s getting squeezed
Posted: 06:45 PM on October 4, 2008
Posts: 0 Jamie
Ugh. The TV will be off early tonight I have a feeling.
Posted: 06:45 PM on October 4, 2008
Posts: 0 Manny
This is NOT looking good…
Posted: 06:46 PM on October 4, 2008
Posts: 0 Manny
Moyer has channeled his inner-Myers
Posted: 06:46 PM on October 4, 2008
Posts: 0 SJ Mike
Trust in Moyer. It is only the first inning.
Posted: 06:47 PM on October 4, 2008
Posts: 0 Evan
So much for Ruiz’s defense being the difference maker?
Posted: 06:47 PM on October 4, 2008
Posts: 0 Craig
Get out of this with 1 run conceded and we’re doing well.
Posted: 06:47 PM on October 4, 2008
Posts: 0 KM
this umpire is really squeezing Moyer.
Bush blows, and Jayson Werth made him look like a superstar. His fastball is below average, but he has a decent curveball – don’t make him look like Roy Oswalt.
Posted: 06:47 PM on October 4, 2008