NLDS Game 4 : Phillies (2-1) At Brewers
Posted by Tim Malcolm, Sun, October 05, 2008 12:07 PM | Comments: 248
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Game 4 : National League Division Series
Phillies lead 2-1
Philadelphia Phillies at Milwaukee Brewers
Miller Park, Milwaukee
1 p.m. / 60, partly cloudy
Joe Blanton (9-12, 4.69 ERA) vs. Jeff Suppan (10-10, 4.96 ERA)
With plenty of chances to win game three and the National League Division Series, the Phillies came up short and surrendered a loss to the Brewers. Now Joe Blanton takes the hill in the biggest game of the season.
The Phils will face Jeff Suppan, who has had a tough year but plenty of playoff success.
News & Notes
Greg Dobbs has the start at third base, hitting seventh in the order. Shane Victorino is back at the two-hole, with Jayson Werth hitting sixth. … In his last start against the Phillies, Suppan pitched just 3.2 innings, giving up six earned runs in a loss. … Blanton lowered his ERA in each of his last four starts, giving up four, three, two and one run respectively. … If the Phils want to reach the NLCS to face the Dodgers, Chase Utley needs to step up. He’s hitting .600 against Suppan.
The Lineup
Jimmy Rollins / SS
Shane Victorino / CF
Chase Utley / 2B
Ryan Howard / 1B
Pat Burrell / LF
Jayson Werth / RF
Greg Dobbs / 3B
Carlos Ruiz / C
Joe Blanton / P
Your Gameday Beer
Back to an old favorite: Newcastle Brown Ale. Served at many bars and taprooms in your local vicinity, Newcastle is a traditional English brown, made with a nutty flavor and caramel. Clint Eastwood loves it. So you should too. Here’s the deal: Today is a big game. A must win, almost. Let’s get down to business. Enjoy your beer, cook up some pork roll, and get to the television. Root, root, root for your Phils. Let’s get ‘em to the NLCS.
Go Phillies!
Posts: 0 Jamie
Anyone know if fans are at the Bank today watching on the big screen?
Posted: 02:36 PM on October 5, 2008
Posts: 0 Ryk
Seriously. That strike zone was ridiculous yesterday.
Posted: 02:37 PM on October 5, 2008
Posts: 0 NJ
Joe’s a tough one to guage, we gave up a good package to get him and in most of his starts he hasn’t pitched like the ‘solid’ Joe Blanton expected who has made a name for eating innings which he hasn’t yet done with anything resembling consistency in Philly.
Posted: 02:38 PM on October 5, 2008
Posts: 0 Jamie
Pat almost stroked one there – oppo even. Maybe his stroke is back – he hasn’t been striking out that much lately. At least he’s been making contact.
Posted: 02:38 PM on October 5, 2008
Posts: 0 christopher
the strike zone was working in bush’s favor, but not moyer’s. sometimes the home team gets the calls, that’s just the reality of the situation.
Posted: 02:39 PM on October 5, 2008
Posts: 0 CT
wow, just imagine what would’ve happened if the brewers actually started Gallardo today instead of Suppan. it could’ve been a different game to start.
Posted: 02:41 PM on October 5, 2008
Posts: 0 Ryk
Oh, you’ve gotta be kidding me.
Posted: 02:41 PM on October 5, 2008
Posts: 0 CT
nice dobbs!
Posted: 02:42 PM on October 5, 2008
Posts: 0 Greg B
Dobbs is a hit machine
Posted: 02:42 PM on October 5, 2008
Posts: 0 CT
Ruiz :-(
Posted: 02:42 PM on October 5, 2008
Posts: 0 Greg B
I agree. the strike zone yesterday was HorseS*%t. Big inning for Joe with his spot in the order leading off next.
Posted: 02:44 PM on October 5, 2008
Posts: 0 T Marty
what are the rules for when a ball like Werth’s hits the roof?
Posted: 02:46 PM on October 5, 2008
Posts: 0 NEPA
Werth’s hit was in play.
Posted: 02:49 PM on October 5, 2008
Posts: 0 Zack
“Ruiz loves to show off his great arm.” the ignorant announcer sayeth.
Posted: 02:52 PM on October 5, 2008
Posts: 0 Keith
yay Blanton, 6 great innings.
Posted: 02:52 PM on October 5, 2008
Posts: 0 Greg B
NICE!!!
Posted: 02:52 PM on October 5, 2008
Posts: 0 Jamie
Gorgeous pitch there by Blanton. He’s aces today.
Posted: 02:53 PM on October 5, 2008
Posts: 0 RiVLez
LETS GO PHILLIES!
Posted: 02:53 PM on October 5, 2008
Posts: 0 Greg B
Ruiz’s arm is pretty good, i dont think he throws the ball around too much
Posted: 02:54 PM on October 5, 2008
Posts: 0 Jamie
If Werth’s ball were to land, it would have been a base hit.
Posted: 02:55 PM on October 5, 2008
Posts: 0 Ryk
@T Marty – It depends on the field. In Milwaukee, this ball would have been in play had Counsell not made that catch. Some places, it’s a dead ball, other places, it’s in play.
I know in Tampa, if the ball hits the rafters it’s considered a HR, no matter where the ball falls afterwards. “Ground rule” doesn’t just refer to balls that bounce out of play for a double.
Posted: 02:57 PM on October 5, 2008
Posts: 0 CT
well that was a waste
Posted: 02:58 PM on October 5, 2008
Posts: 0 christopher
zack are you saying ruiz doesn’t have a good arm? because he definitely does.
Posted: 02:59 PM on October 5, 2008
Posts: 0 Zack
christopher, no, I think it was just a stupid thing for the announcer to say, like Ruiz is pleased with himself every time he makes those throws to 1st, give me a break, like Ruiz turns to the umpire and says, “Did you see that? I throw very well, no?”, like he goes home to his wife and that’s all he talks about at dinner time.
Posted: 03:03 PM on October 5, 2008
Posts: 0 Jamie
Okay Joe…relax…settle down…it’s only one.
Posted: 03:05 PM on October 5, 2008
Posts: 0 Keith
blah, its k Blanton.
Posted: 03:05 PM on October 5, 2008
Posts: 0 CT
ok, time to sit joe down
Posted: 03:05 PM on October 5, 2008
Posts: 0 RiVLez
holy crap was that a bomb by Fielder
Posted: 03:06 PM on October 5, 2008
Posts: 0 NJ
Well he’s certainly not the Blanton Cincy almost gave up Bailey and Votto for but if he can go 6 strong against the Dodgers then we have a real fighting shot at doing some damage this year.
Posted: 03:07 PM on October 5, 2008
Posts: 0 Keith
come on Madson!
Posted: 03:10 PM on October 5, 2008
Posts: 0 christopher
haha i wish ruiz just talked about that all the time. goes to the mound to talk to the pitcher “hey mang, did jou see my arm back there??” “uh chooch what do you think i should throw to this guy?” “is like a freakin cannon!!”
Posted: 03:10 PM on October 5, 2008
Posts: 0 Keith
what a play by Howard.
Posted: 03:13 PM on October 5, 2008
Posts: 0 NEPA
wow, what a play by Howard. that’s huge.
Posted: 03:13 PM on October 5, 2008
Posts: 0 Jamie
Beautiful stop by the first baseman! Who is he and what happened to Howard?!
Posted: 03:13 PM on October 5, 2008
Posts: 0 CT
woo, great grab
Posted: 03:13 PM on October 5, 2008
Posts: 0 Jamie
Manny Parra looks like an All-Star here. WTF?
Posted: 03:21 PM on October 5, 2008
Posts: 0 NEPA
Pat the Bat, looks like he regained his stroke.
Posted: 03:25 PM on October 5, 2008
Posts: 0 CT
PAT THE BAT AGAIN!!!!!!!! WOW
Posted: 03:25 PM on October 5, 2008
Posts: 0 Fran
PAT THE BAT
Posted: 03:25 PM on October 5, 2008
Posts: 0 Keith
BURRELL!!! resign him.
Posted: 03:25 PM on October 5, 2008
Posts: 0 Paul
PAT!!!
Posted: 03:25 PM on October 5, 2008
Posts: 0 christopher
parra was a beast with strikeouts at times this season. guy still has a bright future, i wonder if they’ll try to convert him to a closer.
PAT THE BAT STRIKES AGAIN!! RESIGN THAT MAN!!
Posted: 03:25 PM on October 5, 2008
Posts: 0 Joe
I’m sorry for the unkind things I said to the TV last night about Pat Burrell. I was wrong, he is abso-freaking-lutely good for the team.
Posted: 03:27 PM on October 5, 2008
Posts: 0 Georgie
When Pat is on he has one of the prettiest swings I’ve ever seen.
Posted: 03:27 PM on October 5, 2008
Posts: 0 Keith
5 outs to go!
Posted: 03:30 PM on October 5, 2008
Posts: 0 Keith
4 outs to go, woo Phillies.
Posted: 03:31 PM on October 5, 2008
Posts: 0 NEPA
No Romero here?
Posted: 03:35 PM on October 5, 2008
Posts: 0 CT
wow, that was a sweet snag by chase
Posted: 03:36 PM on October 5, 2008
Posts: 0 Keith
3 outs to go, Lidge in the 9th I’m guessing?
Posted: 03:36 PM on October 5, 2008
Posts: 0 NEPA
thank god.
Posted: 03:37 PM on October 5, 2008