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 M.P. AKA Phillies Phan SC #54
cxl72 – The Nats play hard against us, I would rather not play them LOL. We seem to not be able to beat the Mets and Nats easily. What we need to do is beat the Braves and Marlins more if we are to comete aganist the Mets. You all and Tim M convinced my wife and I to go to DC versus Philly though. We are going to the games on Oct. 2-4 though in case they clinch on that timeframe again. Saw it last year and would not miss it again!
Posted: 10:15 PM on May 26, 2009
Posts: 0 Brian of CO
Phillies Phan, look at it this was with Lidge coming in when he did. He came in with 1 out bases loaded. Gave up a fielders choice, one run, and a Strike Out. Thats pretty good for his confidence to come in and get that done vs coming in and maybe give up all 3 and still getting the save. IMO
Posted: 10:16 PM on May 26, 2009
Posts: 0 M.P. AKA Phillies Phan SC #54
Tim read us quickly, already changed
Posted: 10:16 PM on May 26, 2009
Posts: 0 Griffin
The Phils should look to go 3-1 in the next 4 games. Like cxl72 says, after this weekend, no more Nats games until September, unfortunately.
Posted: 10:16 PM on May 26, 2009
Posts: 0 Brian of CO
I noticed Werth got a double! SWEET.
Posted: 10:16 PM on May 26, 2009
Posts: 0 M.P. AKA Phillies Phan SC #54
Brian – can’t argue there my friend
Watching the D-Backs game now. I still think Hinch was a bad, bad choice. Outside of the Phillies, I like the D-Backs. Hate it that Bob Melvin is gone. Actually, I think it is because I like Mark Grace so much…
Posted: 10:20 PM on May 26, 2009
Posts: 0 Brian of CO
Mitch Williams was just talking about the Phillies on the MLB Network. Basically he said, Lidge looked good, Rollins when he gets on base, the Offense usually comes alive, doesnt have to hit, just get on. Ibanez, “one mane wrecking crew” and something along the lines of “better not let him miss the All Star Game, Ibanez was the best signing of the Winter in the league”
Posted: 10:23 PM on May 26, 2009
Posts: 0 cxl72
All right Phillies Nation friends, I have to go to watch the Cavs / Magic. This is some series. Later….
Posted: 10:25 PM on May 26, 2009
Posts: 0 Griffin
In Mark Grace’s final at bat ever, he singled off the immortal Mariano Rivera to lead off the 9th inning of Game 7 in the 2001 World Series. What a way to go out.
Posted: 10:26 PM on May 26, 2009
Posts: 0 M.P. AKA Phillies Phan SC #54
Griffin – He actually played until 2003, but not full-time. My only regret of Mark Grace is that he was not a Phillie, still a brilliant baseball man. I love his philosophy – do need for the long ball, put the ball i play and be aggressive. If you see a good pitch, swing for the stars though!
Posted: 04:58 AM on May 27, 2009