Gamenight: Marlins (20-25) At Phillies (24-18)
Posted by Tim Malcolm, Mon, May 25, 2009 05:45 PM | Comments: 237
Gameday 2009, Posts
Florida Marlins (20-25) at Philadelphia Phillies (24-18)
Chris Volstad (3-3, 3.64 ERA) vs. Jamie Moyer (3-4, 7.62 ERA)
Time: 7:05 p.m. at Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia
Weather: Partly cloudy, 77
TV: Comcast SportsNet
Twitter: Phillies Nation
The Phillies are coming off an 8-2 road trip, and will set shop in the friendly confines of Citizens Bank Park, where they’re merely a 8-12 team. Luckily they’ll play the Marlins, a team they’ve swept already this season.
Jamie Moyer, having a poor season by anyone’s standards, gets to face a team he’s dominated in the past. This season he’s already defeated them — his best start, a six-inning, one-run performance on April 26, came before his worst stretch, which he made up for slightly with an OK outing Wednesday night against Cincinnati. Career Moyer is 12-1 with a 2.84 ERA against the Marlins, an ever-young collection of free swingers.
Chris Volstad pitches for Florida. He had a good start last time against the Phillies — a seven-inning, three-run outing that drove him to a season-high 105 pitches. He has pitched at least six innings in his last six starts, though his last two have been among his worst this year (both four runs allowed).
After an 11-inning affair against the Yankees, it’s possible Clay Condrey and Brad Lidge might be unavailable. Ryan Madson didn’t throw too much Sunday, so he could be good to go. Chad Durbin, too. Bottom line: This could very well be a Chan Ho Park night if Moyer doesn’t throw too well.
Driving the empty wheelbarrow is Jayson Werth, hitless in his last nine at bats, which were, ironically, against primarily left-handed pitching.
Your gamenight beer: Cue the foghorn. Coming in from sea is this beauty from Anchor — Old Foghorn ale. An American barleywine, it’s intensely strong and laced with bitter and fruity tastes. It’s a fantastic session beer, and on this the day we fete and honor our troops, it’s a nice way to tip the cap: Celebrate on this glorious Memorial Day evening with a strong brew that recalls the old sea (My family has Naval influence). Happy Memorial Day.
Go Phillies!
Posts: 0 M.P. AKA Phillies Phan SC
Looking forward to a good game.
Posted: 05:58 PM on May 25, 2009
Posts: 0 Ed
Just saw on ESPN…Charlie Manuel has stated that Brad Lidge is still the team’s closer. I hope Lidge uses that and realizes his team still has confidence in him.
Posted: 06:07 PM on May 25, 2009
Posts: 0 Bruce
Me too.
I thought I pass again this explanation from Moyer on his past struggles:
Moyer revealed what may be the root of his recent struggles on the mound. Moyer says that he left spring training feeling good, but has not been comfortable with his arm slot. Moyer believes he may have corrected the problem when he held the Cincinnati Reds to three runs over six innings Wednesday night.
That should give fans hope that Moyer is on track and what better team than the Florida Marlins tonight for which he has continued success against.
Posted: 06:10 PM on May 25, 2009
Posts: 0 Travis
Phillies Lineup on Memorial Day Today:
Rollins SS
Utley 2b
Ibanez LF
Howard 1b
Werth RF
Victorino CF
Feliz 3b
Ruiz C
Moyer LHP, going for win # 250
Posted: 06:12 PM on May 25, 2009
Posts: 0 Travis
Phillies entered today with a 1.5 game lead on Mets and Braves, 5.5 on Marlins and 11.5 on Nationals. Around the NL East Today:
Braves 2 at Giants 5 Bottom 6th
Marlins at Phillies 7:05pm
Nationals at Mets 7:10pm
Lannan vs Maine
Posted: 06:15 PM on May 25, 2009
Posts: 0 Travis
Marlins Lineup Today:
Coghlan LF
Hermida RF
H, Ramirez SS
Cantu 1b
Helms 3b
Uggla 2b
C, Ross CF
Paulino C
Volstad RHP
Two former Phillies in Lineup with Wes Helms and Ronny Paulino. Wes Helms hitting .212 with 0hrs and 6rbi. Ronny Paulino hitting .232 with 1hr and 5rbi. John Baker, Ross Gload and Emilio Bonafacio sitting for Marlins today.
Posted: 06:20 PM on May 25, 2009
Posts: 0 Travis
Have a feeling a great game on hand for Phillies offense and Moyer. Offense went a little quiet durin last 2 games in Bronx. Moyer looked better last start and he says his arm slot is better than before. Look for Howard, Vic and Utley to have nice games against the righty. Good weather today with a sell-out crowd. Kane Kalas son of Harry Kalas will do Memorial Day Traditon today. Homeruns on tap for Phillies I have a feeling. Currently 81 degrees Farenheit, Partly Cloudy and Wind 5mph SE. Really think about it.
Right-Hander on Mound for Opposition + Good Weather + Sell Out Crowd + CBP + Home Crowd + Come back after 8-2 on 10 game road trip including take 2 out of 3 in Bronx + Offense a little quiet past two games + Howard and Werth due for some damage = Generally a blowout win
But again you never know. It’s baseball
Go Phillies
Be back around 7pm
Update: Braves 2 at Giants 5 Bottom 7
David Price making first major league start in Cleveland. In first inning
for him: allows a walk, then a double, then strikes out the next 3
without allowing a run. Price so far: 1IP, 1H, 0R, 0ER, 1BB, 3K.
Posted: 06:32 PM on May 25, 2009
Posts: 0 Tracey Green
I am all for showing Lidge we have confidence in him, but I don’t want to give up on the rest of the team by doing it. We went through this type of closer in 93 with Wild Thing. I guess I better get out a white towel and have it at the ready tonight. Let’s go Phils and I hope Jamie finally gets 250!
Posted: 06:37 PM on May 25, 2009
Posts: 0 Ed
True but in 93 we went to the world series. I would be happy with that. Would prefer back to back titles but getting to the world series in consecutive years hasn’t happened since the Yankees of the 90′s.
Posted: 06:53 PM on May 25, 2009
Posts: 0 Keith
let’s go Phillies! :)
Posted: 06:57 PM on May 25, 2009
Posts: 0 M.P. AKA Phillies Phan SC
I am supporting Lidge tonight. I do hope they blow this thing wide open though first LOL. Seriously, this should be a W tonight. If not for Brad, for Jamie and #250
Posted: 07:13 PM on May 25, 2009
Posts: 0 M.P. AKA Phillies Phan SC
Speaking of the Word Series, Jow Maddon is now there until 2012
Posted: 07:14 PM on May 25, 2009
Posts: 0 M.P. AKA Phillies Phan SC
Joe Maddon rather
Posted: 07:14 PM on May 25, 2009
Posts: 0 M.P. AKA Phillies Phan SC
As they said in Makor League, “Strike this M************r out”
Posted: 07:15 PM on May 25, 2009
Posts: 0 Keith
Rollins’ arm is amazing, we must keep him after next year.
Posted: 07:17 PM on May 25, 2009
Posts: 0 matt
helms was safe but works for me
Posted: 07:19 PM on May 25, 2009
Posts: 0 M.P. AKA Phillies Phan SC
Keith, we HAVE to keep the core Feliz-Rollins-Utley-Howard. make THEM the longest running infield like Cey-Russell-Lopes-Garvey of the 72-81 Dodgers
Posted: 07:19 PM on May 25, 2009
Posts: 0 M.P. AKA Phillies Phan SC
Matt – hard to tell but we’ll take it. No one argued – that’s how close it was!
Posted: 07:19 PM on May 25, 2009
Posts: 0 Ed
Where the hell was the 1B coach on that? How can he let JRoll take off for second when the catcher is standing over the ball?
Posted: 07:22 PM on May 25, 2009
Posts: 0 M.P. AKA Phillies Phan SC
I NEVER thought I would say this, but after hearing two weeks of away announcers it is soooo nice to hear T-Mac and Wheels. Never thought I’d say that.
Posted: 07:22 PM on May 25, 2009
Posts: 0 M.P. AKA Phillies Phan SC
Ed, no clue what the devil he was thinking.
Posted: 07:23 PM on May 25, 2009
Posts: 0 M.P. AKA Phillies Phan SC
Rauuuuuuul
Posted: 07:24 PM on May 25, 2009
Posts: 0 Keith
HOWARD!!!!!!!!!!
2-0 Phillies :D
Posted: 07:25 PM on May 25, 2009
Posts: 0 M.P. AKA Phillies Phan SC
Yup, keep the core
Posted: 07:25 PM on May 25, 2009
Posts: 0 Travis
Braves lost at the Giants 8-2 today so right now there 2 games back of us. If we win today there 2.5 back, if we lose there 1.5 back
Posted: 07:25 PM on May 25, 2009
Posts: 0 Ed
M.P…how do you see/hear the games? MLB tv?
Posted: 07:26 PM on May 25, 2009
Posts: 0 Travis
I told you Howard was due for some damage!!!
Posted: 07:26 PM on May 25, 2009
Posts: 0 Ed
Good call Travis. That stuff almost landed in another zip code.
Posted: 07:29 PM on May 25, 2009
Posts: 0 Keith
nice double Feliz
Posted: 07:37 PM on May 25, 2009
Posts: 0 bassmanlee
Tuned in just in time to see Howard’s blast. Nice that it came just after TM’s recap of his road trip, as we are thinking, “OK, is he going to carry that back to the Park…” Sweet. BTW, what’s up with the red Marlins hats. Does everybody have to wear red now that the Phils won the Series?
Posted: 07:37 PM on May 25, 2009
Posts: 0 Keith
every team is wearing red hats for Memorial Day
Posted: 07:40 PM on May 25, 2009
Posts: 0 The Little Guy
Does Moyer really need a jacket?
Next their going to bring out motorized cart for Moyer to go around the bases on.
Posted: 07:42 PM on May 25, 2009
Posts: 0 bassmanlee
Ah, thanks. I guess we get a free pass on that one. Come to think of it we had blue hats on the Fourth last year, no? I thought maybe red is the “new black”. It seems every year another team goes to red – Texas Rangers, Arizona, others?
Posted: 07:43 PM on May 25, 2009
Posts: 0 Keith
lol he’s not the first to wear a jacket, but a motorized cart would be funny.
Posted: 07:43 PM on May 25, 2009
Posts: 0 Ed
All pitchers wear jackets when the are on the bases. It helps to keep their arms warm.
Posted: 07:44 PM on May 25, 2009
Posts: 0 Geoff
Moyer will get hit next time through this lineup. Meanwhile, it was nice to enjoy Ryans Homerun off the bricks.
Posted: 07:45 PM on May 25, 2009
Posts: 0 Geoff
yeah thats right
Posted: 07:47 PM on May 25, 2009
Posts: 0 The Little Guy
Keith, Ed, i know why they were jackets lol. But its 80 Degrees, haha
Posted: 07:48 PM on May 25, 2009
Posts: 0 Keith
ut oh Moyer
Posted: 08:03 PM on May 25, 2009
Posts: 0 Dave
I hate it when a player makes Geoff look smart.
Posted: 08:03 PM on May 25, 2009
Posts: 0 therookie300
What crap on that non-strike call……….
Posted: 08:08 PM on May 25, 2009
Posts: 1650 Tim Malcolm
Quite the bullshit home run there.
Posted: 08:08 PM on May 25, 2009
Posts: 0 The Little Guy
Geoff has a huge woody right now
Posted: 08:09 PM on May 25, 2009
Posts: 0 Georgie
Oh no, I just came in, I jinxed poor Jamie, maybe I’d better go back out.
Posted: 08:09 PM on May 25, 2009
Posts: 1650 Tim Malcolm
Granted Jamie can’t walk two straight batters, but that was an out, damnit.
Posted: 08:11 PM on May 25, 2009
Posts: 0 Ed
Yes it was…that was also a meatball that he served up to Wes friggin Helms.
Posted: 08:12 PM on May 25, 2009
Posts: 0 Evan
I wanna know where little guy gets his info on the size of Geoff’s woody. I’m sure its there after moyer gave up that shot, but I don’t know about “huge”.
Man its rough that he didn’t get that call. I think the 2-0 strike probably was a ball but you can’t just make non calls to make up for it.
Posted: 08:12 PM on May 25, 2009
Posts: 0 The Little Guy
Haha Good call Evan…
Posted: 08:14 PM on May 25, 2009
Posts: 0 Travis
And the former Phillie strikes!! Wes Helms with his first homer of the year and that too against the Phillies in CBP. Attention: Somethin happened to Moyer after the 3rd. He lost his control. Walks on Ramirez on 4, walks cantu on 5, full count to helms who then hits a 3run bomb. A line out then a K. Here comes another former pHillies Ronny pauLino. Fly out.
Posted: 08:15 PM on May 25, 2009
Posts: 0 nate
mitch was pretty livid on mlb when they showed it.
Posted: 08:15 PM on May 25, 2009