Gameday: Phillies (23-18) At Yankees (25-18)
Posted by Tim Malcolm, Sun, May 24, 2009 11:43 AM | Comments: 441
Gameday 2009, Posts
Philadelphia Phillies (23-18) at New York Yankees (25-18)
Cole Hamels (2-2, 4.95 ERA) vs. CC Sabathia (4-3, 3.45 ERA)
Time: 1:05 p.m. at Yankee Stadium, Bronx, NY
Weather: Possible thunderstorms, 76
TV: MyPhl 17
Twitter: Phillies Nation
For 17 innings, the Phillies have played the Yankees pretty darn well. Game one was about Brett Myers and the longball. Game two was about contributions from young players. Then Brad Lidge threw some bad pitches.
But today is a new day, and Cole Hamels faces CC Sabathia in the rubber match to end all rubber matches. Yankee Stadium is ready. The Phillies are ready. Phillies Nation is there.
Remember last time Sabathia faced the Phillies? We sure do.
Your gameday beer: In the spirit of the Yankees’ biggest rivals, here’s Harpoon Celtic Ale from the Harpoon Brewery. And in the spirit of the Irish, this beer is a dry but complex drink — hints of toffee and various spices make this a good catch. And if you’re gonna eat Irish with it, go with bangers and mash. It’s St. Paddy’s Day … in May!
Go Phillies!
Posts: 0 Mike D.
And starting at DH for the Phillies…Brett Myers.
Posted: 12:01 PM on May 24, 2009
Posts: 0 Miles
No Utley….what the hell. He had two more knocks yesterday against a lefty. He still must not be 100% from getting hit by that pitch or something because there is no way you play Bruntlett in this game over him. Charlie is even batting Bruntlett AHEAD of Chooch who had 3 hits on Friday (although it’s good to see that Carlos appears to be OK after that swing on Friday).
Posted: 12:42 PM on May 24, 2009
Posts: 0 Jason
They should start Myers at DH and bat him lead off to get in Sabathia’s head.
I guess that kind of move only happens in law school soft ball leagues.
Posted: 12:45 PM on May 24, 2009
Posts: 0 Bruce
I’m looking forward to this game and a potential pitching duel between two outstanding “aces”, Hamels and Sabathia. It will be interesting to see their game plan approach in the newest bandbox. Obviously, keeping the pitches DOWN and spoting it for strikes is a must. That and getting ahead for pitcher’s count and pitching to the hitter’s weakness.
Oh, I’m fairly certain that the newest fan favorite, John Mayberry Jr will be in the lineup as a righthanded bat facing a lefty (Sabathia). I hope Werth has his “A” game today and has made adjustment in playing LF. Otherwise, he may be looking over his shoulder at the newest addition in RF. ;-)
Posted: 12:48 PM on May 24, 2009
Posts: 0 Miles
Someone mentioned this on yesterday’s gameday thread after the game but I was really frustrated with this thought last night as well. Isn’t it infuriating to have to watch someone like A-Roid, an admitted steroid user, get big hits against your team while a crucial part of your bullpen is suspended for a mix-up over a supplement? Even if Romero was purposely cheating (a possibility), he certainly did nothing that was any more wrong that what A-Roid did. A-Roid is bashing home runs and Romero is in the minors…..make sense?
Posted: 12:55 PM on May 24, 2009
Posts: 0 Evan
We gotta forget the steroids thing with A-rod. He’s not getting kicked out of the game, no other steroid user is either, so its one of those things where ya gotta suck it up and move on. What frustrates me most about yesterday is Lidge. Lidge needs to get his fastball location right or he’s not going to be able to be effective.
I completely agree with putting Myers in as the DH. Its a no brainer Charlie, what’re you doing! I also don’t like that Bruntlett is in the lineup again. He’s seen way too much time at second. I wanna know what’s up with Chase. Not that I don’t like Bruntlett, but Utley needs to be back on track.
Posted: 01:03 PM on May 24, 2009
Posts: 0 Andrew
It makes no sense that A-rod has not served a suspension for the NUMEROUS years of steroid use. I don’t care if there were no rules put it place back in 2003, when the steroid use took place, cheating is cheating and a suspension of 50 games should be enforced. It’s a shame that Bud Selig is more concerned with fan attendance rather than doing the right thing. With that said… Let’s jump on Sabathia early!!!!
Posted: 01:05 PM on May 24, 2009
Posts: 0 Miles
Evan I’m not blaming the loss on A-Roid* using steroids. I’m just saying that its tough for me to understand why Romero’s actions warrant a suspension but since A-Roid* used a couple years back, he can just go out and play, ya know? I guess the frustration just hit home yesterday with the way the game played out.
Posted: 01:06 PM on May 24, 2009
Posts: 0 Andrew
Utley is batting 2.99 with 11 Hrs and 31 RBI’s… thats off track?
Posted: 01:09 PM on May 24, 2009
Posts: 0 Manny
No Utley :(
Posted: 01:10 PM on May 24, 2009
Posts: 0 Manny
I totally agree, Miles.
Posted: 01:14 PM on May 24, 2009
Posts: 0 Miles
If he hits Raul, even with a breaking ball, Cole better be throwing it near A-Roid* and his oversized coconut.
Posted: 01:14 PM on May 24, 2009
Posts: 0 Miles
Not a good change from Cole there….gotta keep em down. Let’s roll 2.
Posted: 01:18 PM on May 24, 2009
Posts: 0 Manny
There goes Hamels no-hitter.
Posted: 01:19 PM on May 24, 2009
Posts: 0 Miles
Where is that pitch at? Hear we go again….
Posted: 01:21 PM on May 24, 2009
Posts: 0 Manny
Nice K by Cole. Talent beats steroids.
Posted: 01:24 PM on May 24, 2009
Posts: 0 Andrew
Cole going right after A-rod… I love it!!
Posted: 01:24 PM on May 24, 2009
Posts: 0 Miles
YES getta outta here you b*tch. Does anyone notice that he has an ongoing conversation with the home plate ump during his at bats? He was turning around after every pitch during the Lidge at bat yesterday to inform the ump whether he thought the pitch was a ball or strike.
Posted: 01:25 PM on May 24, 2009
Posts: 0 Miles
Is Werth even making contact during batting practice right now?
Posted: 01:31 PM on May 24, 2009
Posts: 0 CT
Werth, dear god get it together man!
Posted: 01:31 PM on May 24, 2009
Posts: 0 Manny
NICE!!!!
Posted: 01:42 PM on May 24, 2009
Posts: 0 Miles
HEYOOOOO
Posted: 01:42 PM on May 24, 2009
Posts: 0 CT
nice DP!
Posted: 01:42 PM on May 24, 2009
Posts: 0 Miles
I’ll take a hit anytime here….
Posted: 01:46 PM on May 24, 2009
Posts: 0 Miles
I just refuse to believe that Bruntlett as righty has a better chance to get a hit then Utley as a lefty. He really just doesn’t look good up there.
Posted: 01:48 PM on May 24, 2009
Posts: 0 Manny
I knew Chooch would get a hit!!
Posted: 01:49 PM on May 24, 2009
Posts: 0 Manny
YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted: 01:50 PM on May 24, 2009
Posts: 0 CT
Chooch and J-Roll!
Posted: 01:50 PM on May 24, 2009
Posts: 0 cxl72
pretty amazing stat that cc hasnt given up an extra base hit to a lefty in 26 or 27 starts. i checked and he didnt give up one in the playoffs either, but that was ok, LOL
Posted: 01:51 PM on May 24, 2009
Posts: 0 Georgie
hahahahaha!!!
I’m getting a RUIZZZZZZ jersey, I love the Chooch.
Posted: 01:51 PM on May 24, 2009
Posts: 0 Manny
Shane!
Posted: 01:51 PM on May 24, 2009
Posts: 0 Miles
Shane does it again! LETS GO BABY!
Posted: 01:52 PM on May 24, 2009
Posts: 0 CT
Victorino, the Sabbathia slayer!
Posted: 01:52 PM on May 24, 2009
Posts: 0 cxl72
listen to TMAC, Im not sure what the “rule” is, should he have dived for the ball…..duh, cmon tmac…dont act the “fool” to set up wheels. you know that was friggin’ stupid and a bad play.
Posted: 01:52 PM on May 24, 2009
Posts: 0 cxl72
cmon raul, lets get that rare extra base hit vs. sabathia. maybe a steal by jimmy can rattle him
Posted: 01:53 PM on May 24, 2009
Posts: 0 Evan
I don’t think diving for that ball is a bad play, personally.
Posted: 01:54 PM on May 24, 2009
Posts: 0 Manny
Not bad, not bad!
Posted: 01:54 PM on May 24, 2009
Posts: 0 Ed
I am just amazed at how many Phillies fans and how loud the cheers are for the Phillies at Yankee Stadium. BEAUTIFUL.
Posted: 01:56 PM on May 24, 2009
Posts: 0 M.P. AKA Phillies Phan SC
Changed my name slightly… Easier for me to pick out who is addressing me… I muted this game as I have to listen to the Yakees announcers, but I see Victorino continued some sucess against CC
Posted: 01:56 PM on May 24, 2009
Posts: 0 cxl72
i think if he doesnt dive for the ball its first and second 2 out as chooch probably doesnt go first to third. the play was compounded by cabrera not backing him up.
Posted: 01:56 PM on May 24, 2009
Posts: 0 CT
Hamels is throwing a lot of high fast balls today for some reason. He’s gotta keep that down.
Posted: 01:57 PM on May 24, 2009
Posts: 0 M.P. AKA Phillies Phan SC
Ed agreed. I heard it yesterday when RAUUUUUUUL came up
Posted: 01:57 PM on May 24, 2009
Posts: 0 M.P. AKA Phillies Phan SC
CT – not to A-Roid though
Posted: 01:58 PM on May 24, 2009
Posts: 0 M.P. AKA Phillies Phan SC
Holy Crap, the Yankees included Cole Hamels in their poll
Posted: 01:58 PM on May 24, 2009
Posts: 0 cxl72
aaargh, need more foul territory in these new stadiums.
Posted: 01:59 PM on May 24, 2009
Posts: 0 M.P. AKA Phillies Phan SC
They asked who is the best starting left in MLB?
1. Cole Hamels
2. Cliff Lee
3. CC Sabathia
4. John Santana
Text answer to 58772 for those who want LOL. I do not care who does, it was just interesting they included Cole hamels
Posted: 02:00 PM on May 24, 2009
Posts: 0 M.P. AKA Phillies Phan SC
That should have been “lefty”
Posted: 02:01 PM on May 24, 2009
Posts: 0 M.P. AKA Phillies Phan SC
And Johan
Posted: 02:01 PM on May 24, 2009
Posts: 0 Miles
I feel like at one point or another Wheels has told us his entire life story. We get like ten stories a day now.
Posted: 02:01 PM on May 24, 2009
Posts: 0 M.P. AKA Phillies Phan SC
Miles, that is because T-Mac lets him talk. LOL HK knew how to keep him tamed. I would still rather be hearing about Wheels and his first tricycle though than watching with no sound.
Posted: 02:04 PM on May 24, 2009