Gamenight: Mets (9-12) At Phillies (11-9)
Posted by Tim Malcolm, Fri, May 01, 2009 04:00 PM | Comments: 337
Gameday 2009, Posts
New York Mets (9-12) at Philadelphia Phillies (11-9)
Mike Pelfrey (2-0, 6.32 ERA) vs. Chan Ho Park (0-0, 7.16 ERA)
Time: 7:05 p.m. at Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia.
Weather: Light rain, 71
TV: Comcast SportsNet
Twitter: Phillies Nation
It’s time to meet the Mets.
This year’s version of the New York nine is 9-12 heading into its first series against the Phillies. They’re having starting pitching troubles, and one of the main suspects is Mike Pelfrey. The usually reliable young right-hander had trouble early in the season, but got past tendinitis and worked a nice outing against the Nationals last time out. His 6.00+ ERA isn’t strong, but it’s getting better.
The Mets also are having offensive troubles, mainly with their star, David Wright. His 27 strikeouts are unusually high for him, tied for tops in the National League. The rest of the offense is having problems staying consistent, though Carlos Beltran (league-leading .388 average) is enjoying his 2009.
The Phillies are doing fine offensively, led by Raul Ibanez and Chase Utley, each with seven home runs. Their main concern is pitching, and Chan Ho Park is one of the culprits. He had a better outing against Florida (7 IP, 4 ER), but he’s still very much on the fringe of fifth-starter-dom.
Who hits Park? In limited action, Carlos Delgado is hitting .600 against his former teammate. Who hits Pelfrey? Greg Dobbs is .500 in eight career at bats, including a home run.
We’re at the Grey Lodge in Northeast Philly for this one. Come and join us. Tweet us if you want to come.
Your gamenight beer: Here is Sly Fox’s Phoenix Pale Ale, a nice fit for tonight since the Phils need to rise above the Mets, like a phoenix … from Arizona. It’s a $3 deal at Grey Lodge tonight, so grab this American pale ale and scarf down a chicken cheese steak (what else?) with it.
Go Phillies!
Posts: 0 Don M
The French Fries at Grey Lodge Pub are a previous BEST OF PHILLY… the Filet Mignon Cheesesteak is even better!
Chicken Cheesesteak comes with chunks of grilled chicken instead of the chopped frozen stuff.. now im starving
Posted: 04:33 PM on May 1, 2009
Posts: 0 Manny
Beat them Mets arrrrr
Posted: 04:41 PM on May 1, 2009
Posts: 0 Mark B
Chan Ho is due for a good outing. Let’s increase DW’s strikeout total to at least 30 by the end of the game.
Posted: 04:48 PM on May 1, 2009
Posts: 0 Keith
BEAT THE METS! BEAT THE METS! BEAT THE METS!
Go Phillies!
Posted: 04:54 PM on May 1, 2009
Posts: 0 Grrrumpy Miner
Now I’m stokes for this series to start.Although no sightings of The Johan or your boy Cole,but its still Mets/Phillies.I’ll just go to Grays Papaya on 86 and Lex and enjoy the recession special (2 dogs and a drink) because I am working and can’t partake in Pheonix Ale.Oh well plenty of Bud at home afterward.
Posted: 04:55 PM on May 1, 2009
Posts: 0 Grrrumpy Miner
Re to Keith….LETS GO METS! LETS GO METS! LETS GO METS! LETS GO METS!Amazins need to Wright the ship,and get in the horse.
Posted: 04:58 PM on May 1, 2009
Posts: 0 Grrrumpy Miner
get ON the horse…get in the horse? lol bad error on my part
Posted: 05:00 PM on May 1, 2009
Posts: 0 Greg V.
I predict the Phillies win 7-5 and Park notches his first win as a Phillie.
Posted: 05:11 PM on May 1, 2009
Posts: 0 Keith
Phillies > Mets
Posted: 05:24 PM on May 1, 2009
Posts: 0 Philadelphia Phillies versus New York Mets: Rivarly Renewed | Heard in the Cheap Seats
[...] last 10. On other side of the token, the Mets sit at 9-12 and losers of 3 out of their last 7. Their starting pitching has been downright dismal after Johan Santana and their lineup has just as many question marks in the early going. Not to [...]
Posted: 06:17 PM on May 1, 2009
Posts: 0 Keith
alright it’s time, let’s go Phils!
Posted: 07:05 PM on May 1, 2009
Posts: 0 Grrrumpy Miner
Lets Play Ball……LETS GO METS!
Posted: 07:05 PM on May 1, 2009
Posts: 0 Keith
Go Phillies!!!
Posted: 07:06 PM on May 1, 2009
Posts: 0 Keith
Park sucks
Posted: 07:10 PM on May 1, 2009
Posts: 0 Kevo
wow
Posted: 07:11 PM on May 1, 2009
Posts: 0 Grrrumpy Miner
WTG Murph!
Posted: 07:11 PM on May 1, 2009
Posts: 0 AGH
Can we put Happ in the rotation already? Park is beyond terrible.
Posted: 07:11 PM on May 1, 2009
Posts: 0 Steve
Time for Chan Ho to get out of here.
Posted: 07:11 PM on May 1, 2009
Posts: 0 Manny
Geez… nice start, Ho. Can’t throw a single strike to Alex Cora and then give up a HR to Murphy.
Posted: 07:12 PM on May 1, 2009
Posts: 0 Jeff of NoVa.
Here we go again.
I have been saying for some time that Park belongs in the bullpen
Posted: 07:13 PM on May 1, 2009
Posts: 0 Manny
He’s throwing EVERYTHING up and to the right.
Posted: 07:13 PM on May 1, 2009
Posts: 0 Georgie
This is probably Park’s last chance, and it ain’t lookin’ good.
Posted: 07:13 PM on May 1, 2009
Posts: 0 Keith
ugh Park
Posted: 07:13 PM on May 1, 2009
Posts: 0 Manny
Throw a goddamn strike! At least do it for Korea!!
Posted: 07:15 PM on May 1, 2009
Posts: 0 GWFightinsFan
Yeah Happ is looking mighty good right now…
Posted: 07:15 PM on May 1, 2009
Posts: 0 Keith
we shouldn’t have signed Park
Posted: 07:15 PM on May 1, 2009
Posts: 0 AGH
Looks like maybe Condrey is in line for a promotion. I think we found our new long man.
Posted: 07:16 PM on May 1, 2009
Posts: 0 Jeff of NoVa.
part of me thinks we need to start looking at the coaching…..
I mean not Manual but Dubee and how he is preparing his staff, so far they all suck top to bottom.. the starting group is
Posted: 07:16 PM on May 1, 2009
Posts: 0 Keith
3 walks and a HR so far terrible
Posted: 07:16 PM on May 1, 2009
Posts: 0 Phan in TN
ditto on what Manny said
Posted: 07:16 PM on May 1, 2009
Posts: 0 Keith
take him out now before he gives up like 8 runs
Posted: 07:17 PM on May 1, 2009
Posts: 0 KB
How many balls in a row can he throw??? Good God…
Posted: 07:17 PM on May 1, 2009
Posts: 0 CT
give the job to happ now.
Posted: 07:17 PM on May 1, 2009
Posts: 0 Jeff of NoVa.
Here is the problem you asked Happ to be a pen guy and now they will ask him to move back into a rotation role, he won’t be successful. Anyone who knows baseball that it is totally different prep for each.
Posted: 07:17 PM on May 1, 2009
Posts: 0 Keith
nice DP, now let’s score!
Posted: 07:18 PM on May 1, 2009
Posts: 0 Manny
wooooooooo!! Lucky Ho
Posted: 07:18 PM on May 1, 2009
Posts: 0 mikemike
A world series champ, putting out that slop Park stinks and never was anything please stop putting him out there.
Posted: 07:20 PM on May 1, 2009
Posts: 0 Jeff of NoVa.
I hate when this staff puts this great offense behind the eight ball like that, especially against the mets
Lets get some hits!!!!
Posted: 07:20 PM on May 1, 2009
Posts: 0 Manny
I really hate how they’re messing around with Happ. If Chan Ho keeps screwing up today, that’s it… he should go take his spot in the rotation.
Posted: 07:21 PM on May 1, 2009
Posts: 0 Jeff of NoVa.
Well JRoll forgot to check his calendar…..
It is May buddy time to pony up toher prediction!
Posted: 07:23 PM on May 1, 2009
Posts: 0 Jeff of NoVa.
Yeah Manny we are on the same page with that…..
Stop jerking a talent around for a hasbeen
Posted: 07:24 PM on May 1, 2009
Posts: 0 Manny
…especially if the hasbeen is SUCKING
Posted: 07:26 PM on May 1, 2009
Posts: 0 Keith
Park and Cairo need to leave
Posted: 07:26 PM on May 1, 2009
Posts: 0 Manny
Pelfrey’s pitches don’t look too good, either… We need to get him now.
Posted: 07:27 PM on May 1, 2009
Posts: 0 Keith
nice hit Howard
Posted: 07:30 PM on May 1, 2009
Posts: 0 Jeff of NoVa.
so does coste
Many problem is our entire rotation has been sucking outside one outing by Myers, one by Moyer and 2 halves by Hamels
Posted: 07:30 PM on May 1, 2009
Posts: 0 Manny
Nice hit Howard!!
Posted: 07:30 PM on May 1, 2009
Posts: 0 GWFightinsFan
Park isn’t a hasbeen…he’s a neverwas!!! Seriously, when has Chan Ho Park ever been feared by any team??
Posted: 07:30 PM on May 1, 2009
Posts: 0 Kevo
When have 75% of the MLB pitchers been feared????
Posted: 07:32 PM on May 1, 2009
Posts: 0 Jeff of NoVa.
Someone explain why Werth is backing up HOward in the 5 whole?
Why is Feliz not in that spot I think he has shown it would be most beneficial!!
So frustrating
Posted: 07:33 PM on May 1, 2009