Gamenight: Marlins (21-25) At Phillies (24-19)
Posted by Tim Malcolm, Tue, May 26, 2009 06:01 PM | Comments: 260
Gameday 2009, Posts
Florida Marlins (21-25) at Philadelphia Phillies (24-19)
Andrew Miller (1-1, 4.94 ERA) vs. Joe Blanton (2-3, 7.11 ERA)
Time: 7:05 p.m. at Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia
Weather: Cloudy, 56
TV: Comcast SportsNet
Twitter: Phillies Nation
A tough homecoming for the Phillies last night, but tonight is a new chance to grab the golden ring. Joe Blanton has the task against the Marlins at a potentially damp Citizens Bank Park.
Blanton was workmanlike for four innings Thursday against Cincinnati, but the fifth inning became a mess of problems. A Brandon Phillips home run did Blanton in, ending his night after five. He’s hoping to get his ERA back below seven and maybe to a season-best number – anything below 6.82. And he’ll get to do it against a group of players he hasn’t faced much. Most is Jorge Cantu, who is only .231 against Blanton.
The Phillies will stare down young Andrew Miller, of whom they’ve not taken advantage. His last start against the Phils was an eight-inning, seven-strikeout performance on June 11. Since, he made a few relief appearances against the Phils with one tough outing. Shane Victorino has hit him well (.455 AVG, 2 HR).
That’s good news for Vic, who was struggling in May but quietly climbing back to normalcy. His average sits at .270, thanks mostly to his good weekend in the Bronx.
Your gamenight beer: Bitter with fruity smell and golden appearance, Staropramen Lager is a Czech pilsner with international flavor. With its low alcohol content (5 percent), it’s perfect for a rainy night such as this. Even if there is no game, you can enjoy a few of these and move on with your night. Enjoy this with a good bowl of chicken noodle soup.
Go Phillies!
Posts: 0 Mickey
No offense Tim, but beer and chicken soup sounds disgusting! Its a good beer though but Id say enjoy it with some shrimp, red pepper, and pineapple kabobs on the grill. Rain be damned!
Posted: 06:09 PM on May 26, 2009
Posts: 0 M.P. AKA Phillies Phan SC
Anyone know if Victorino is playing after his failed 9th inning steal?
Posted: 06:09 PM on May 26, 2009
Posts: 0 joe
I’m really liking the Weyerbacher and Victory Brewing company beers. Some really good ones. Golden Monkey sneaks up on you and wham. I also really like the Duvel Golden Pale Ale.
Posted: 06:10 PM on May 26, 2009
Posts: 0 Bruce
I read the following report where Blanton believes he discovered ” a slight mechanical flaw” in his delivery:
“..And after watching video over the past four days, he detected a slight mechanical flaw that he believes he’ll have corrected before he faces the Florida Marlins on Tuesday night at Citizens Bank Park. “Out of the stretch, I wasn’t allowing my arm to follow through, and it was leaving the ball more over the plate,” said Blanton, 2-3 with a 7.11 ERA. “My fastball was not as crisp. It’s a little thing, but it makes a big difference. With this little adjustment, hopefully that will be the cure.”
Hoping Blanton pitches well tonight.
Posted: 06:10 PM on May 26, 2009
Posts: 1650 Tim Malcolm
That adjustment alone should allow his fastball more movement; if anything, it allows it to land on the lower half of the zone, inducing more grounders. Could limit his home run totals a bit.
That would bring him back to normal.
Posted: 06:13 PM on May 26, 2009
Posts: 0 Keith
let’s go Blanton!
Posted: 06:14 PM on May 26, 2009
Posts: 0 joe
Standard TAP in North Philly had some excellent beers.
Posted: 06:14 PM on May 26, 2009
Posts: 0 Chris B
the O’s released Adam Eaton about 2 hours ago. That worked out really well for him.
Posted: 06:20 PM on May 26, 2009
Posts: 0 Desi Relaford
“Staropramen is good beer if you have… what is the opposite of diarrhea? Constipation. If you have constipation and want it to stop, Staropramen is good beer.” A Czech once said that to me. I laughed for five minutes straight. And later that night found out it was true. It does taste great though.
Here’s hoping we get a good outing out of Joe and Two Thirds tonight.
Posted: 06:20 PM on May 26, 2009
Posts: 0 Greg V.
I’m pulling for Big Joe but I am not going to lie. There is a part of me that wants the Phillies to spot the Fish 3 runs and start the game in the 7th inning!
Posted: 06:21 PM on May 26, 2009
Posts: 0 Keith
Desi Relaford? he was the SS before Rollins. what is he doing now?
Posted: 06:21 PM on May 26, 2009
Posts: 0 Bryan Adams
We’re gonna win
Don’t wanna be a loser – gonna win
Cuz winnin’ really is the only thing
Get out of the way we’re comin’ in
If ya wanna fight just step inside the ring
Does anybody wanna take a swing?
It’s gotta be all or nothing
Oh we’re gonna be the champions
Ya we’re goin’ all the way – we’re gonna win win
Posted: 06:28 PM on May 26, 2009
Posts: 0 The Outfield
Winning it all
Ain’t gonna walk away
Giving it all
No matter what you say
Ain’t gonna fall
Don’t want to lose today
Winning it all
Posted: 06:44 PM on May 26, 2009
Posts: 0 Andrew
Brother friend works inside for the mariners, said a trade of eric bedard for carlos carrasco straight up by the end of this week..
Posted: 06:48 PM on May 26, 2009
Posts: 0 Queen
Buddy youre a boy make a big noise
Playin in the street gonna be a big man some day
You got mud on yo face
You big disgrace
Kickin your can all over the place
We will we will rock you
We will we will rock you
Posted: 06:49 PM on May 26, 2009
Posts: 0 Carlos Carrasco
I don’t wanna go to Seattle nooooooooooooooooooo don’t let them take me.
Posted: 06:52 PM on May 26, 2009
Posts: 0 Charles
can we trust Andrew’s comment?
Posted: 06:56 PM on May 26, 2009
Posts: 0 The Little Guy
Charles.. Not. One. Bit. – Heath Ledger, The Joker..
Posted: 06:57 PM on May 26, 2009
Posts: 0 Charles
then Andrew’s comment was a waste
Posted: 06:57 PM on May 26, 2009
Posts: 0 The Dipsy
Hey Andrew. What good is it to start spreading crap like that as if it were fact? We can all have our stupid opinions but when it comes to “representin’”, well Homey don’t play that. Whats your brother’s friends name by that way?
The Dipsy
Posted: 07:04 PM on May 26, 2009
Posts: 0 Andrew
It is the truth! I am telling you! I think the problem is you can’t handle it. You Can’t Handle The Truth! I think we have what we know now as the truth.
The Dipsy
Posted: 07:07 PM on May 26, 2009
Posts: 0 The Dipsy
What did you say your brother’s friend’s name was again?
The Dipsy
Posted: 07:11 PM on May 26, 2009
Posts: 0 Keith
nice catch Feliz! :)
Posted: 07:12 PM on May 26, 2009
Posts: 0 Keith
a good first inning for Mr. Blanton
Posted: 07:13 PM on May 26, 2009
Posts: 0 Andrew
I cannot tell you that Dipsy boy because you are a meanie and I made it up.
The Dipsy
Posted: 07:15 PM on May 26, 2009
Posts: 0 Keith
alright here we go :D
Posted: 07:17 PM on May 26, 2009
Posts: 0 The Dipsy
Haha. I’m not a meanie. A purple meanie?
The Dispy
Posted: 07:21 PM on May 26, 2009
Posts: 0 Keith
nice walk Howard
1-0 Phillies
Posted: 07:22 PM on May 26, 2009
Posts: 0 Caleb
This reminds me of that one braves game
Posted: 07:24 PM on May 26, 2009
Posts: 0 Keith
nice sac fly Ibanez
Posted: 07:25 PM on May 26, 2009
Posts: 0 Keith
and that’s 3-0 Phillies
Posted: 07:29 PM on May 26, 2009
Posts: 0 Evan
180,000lbs of food? Wow…
Maybe they can ask Joey B to donate a week’s worth of meals.
Posted: 07:34 PM on May 26, 2009
Posts: 0 Evan
Blanton’s looking pretty good. Couple strikeouts, didn’t let that double hurt him.
Posted: 07:58 PM on May 26, 2009
Posts: 0 Keith
yes, he’s been great.
Posted: 07:59 PM on May 26, 2009
Posts: 0 Keith
Werth is ice cold
Posted: 08:01 PM on May 26, 2009
Posts: 0 Hollywood Hamels
Good job Werthless. I guess you are going from underrated to overrated. LOL LOL LOL YOU bum
Posted: 08:01 PM on May 26, 2009
Posts: 0 Andrew
Brother friend works inside for the indians, said a trade of cliff lee for carlos carrasco straight up by the end of this week..
Posted: 08:06 PM on May 26, 2009
Posts: 0 Miles
I know Hollywood….ever since that dumb poll listed him as being underrated he has taken a s**t on his batting average and really his overall play is just terrible right now. Besides the throw on Sunday I can’t think of one positive thing he has done in the last week. I can’t even remember a hit other than the bomb against Burnett where A.J. missed his spot by about 3 feet.
Posted: 08:07 PM on May 26, 2009
Posts: 0 Charles
can we trust Andrew comment this time?
Posted: 08:09 PM on May 26, 2009
Posts: 1650 Tim Malcolm
Andrew, that’s completely ridiculous. Lee’s the reigning Cy Young and is carrying a 3.04 ERA for a horrible Indians team in the American League. Carrasco hasn’t thrown a major league pitch.
Posted: 08:10 PM on May 26, 2009
Posts: 0 Hollywood Hamels
We are not getting Lee. All we need is me…
Posted: 08:10 PM on May 26, 2009
Posts: 0 Miles
The Mets are well on their way to another win against the hopeless Nats. We gotta score some more runs and nail this one down.
Please Blanton….no 5 spot in the 5th this time.
Posted: 08:10 PM on May 26, 2009
Posts: 0 The Dipsy
Tim. Don’t listen to Andrew.
The Dipsy
Posted: 08:11 PM on May 26, 2009
Posts: 1650 Tim Malcolm
In real news, looks like the technique is right on. Blanton looks fantastic.
Posted: 08:11 PM on May 26, 2009
Posts: 0 Miles
Tim I think someone was just making fun of the original post and using Andrews name to create another one…unless I’m reading the sarcasm incorrectly.
Posted: 08:11 PM on May 26, 2009
Posts: 0 Hollywood Hamels
Good Job Blanton tonight. 65 pitches in the 4th inning. That will be 85 before the 6th. Waiting for him to IMPLODE. come on big boy…
Posted: 08:12 PM on May 26, 2009
Posts: 0 Keith
gotta hope Blanton keeps going strong
Posted: 08:12 PM on May 26, 2009
Posts: 0 Keith
nice Blanton!
Posted: 08:14 PM on May 26, 2009
Posts: 0 Miles
Another high pitch count….70+ through 4. Looks like we may only be seeing Country Joe for 6 tonight. At least Chan Ho saved the pen last night.
Posted: 08:15 PM on May 26, 2009
Posts: 1650 Tim Malcolm
Actually “Andrew” has posted like 20 times in this thread, and under different names. Cute.
Posted: 08:16 PM on May 26, 2009