Gamenight: Phillies (14-10) At Mets (12-13)
Posted by Tim Malcolm, Wed, May 06, 2009 05:56 PM | Comments: 406
Gameday 2009, Posts
Philadelphia Phillies (14-10) at New York Mets (12-13)
Chan Ho Park (0-1, 8.57 ERA) vs. Johan Santana (3-1, 1.10 ERA)
Time: 7:10 p.m. at Citi Field, Queens
Weather: Cloudy, 60
TV: Comcast SportsNet, ESPN
Twitter: Phillies Nation
Citi Field welcomes the Phillies.
The spacious, character devoid, stretched-out new home of the Mets has been open for almost a month, and so far it’s chewed up more potential home run balls than the Vault has allowed. That could be trouble for the homer-happy Phillies, but there’s already trouble: The man on the mound tonight.
Johan Santana owns the Phillies (2-0, 2.85 ERA in six starts). He faced them five times last season and gave the Phils fits. Still, a couple hitters can hit him. Ryan Howard is .429 against him with two longballs. Raul Ibanez is .318. Jayson Werth is .313. Still, to beat the Mets at Citi, it’ll mean more small ball than usual.
Chan Ho Park was waxed by the Mets Friday night, and has the opportunity to rebound tonight. He’ll need to – his job might be on the line.
Chase Utley’s status? There are two lineup cards currently out there – one with Utley, one without Utley. We’ll know soon.
Your gamenight beer: I’m thinking we’ll need something strong tonight. So go with Immort Ale from Dogfish Head, our friends from Delaware. Immort Ale is a syrupy-flavored beer that clocks in at 11 pecent alcohol by volume, so drink one at home. Eat something big with this – maybe some steak, rice and bread.
Go Phillies!
Posts: 0 Greg V.
Chan Ho-Park vs. Johan Santana really says it all. If we win this game, I’ll be very suprised.
Posted: 06:13 PM on May 6, 2009
Posts: 0 David, the Mets fan from Queens
Greg V.,
Given the Mets’ misfortunes (i.e. Murphy and Delgado dropping routine fly balls, the Mets’ lack of scoring when Santana pitches, etc.), anything is possible! If you’ve watched the Mets v. Phillies games since 2007, you’ll notice that if the most fortuitous outcomes tend to happen to the Phillies. Given what I’ve mentioned, I wouldn’t be so cynical if I were you. I’m also aware that it’s easier to be cynical than hopeful; either way, we’re all liable to being let down.
Let’s see what happens tonight!
David
Posted: 06:31 PM on May 6, 2009
Posts: 0 terry
If we win this game it will be because the bull pen blows it.
Posted: 06:31 PM on May 6, 2009
Posts: 0 Tim Malcolm
Utley is starting tonight.
Posted: 07:00 PM on May 6, 2009
Posts: 0 David, the Mets fan from Queens
I wonder if the Mets pitchers will either intentionally throw at his ailing foot or pitch him low in the strike zone.
David
Posted: 07:03 PM on May 6, 2009
Posts: 0 ll
i agree with Greg…id be surprised if we win this one
Posted: 07:15 PM on May 6, 2009
Posts: 0 Phuck the Phils
No chance tonight Philthies…GO METS
Posted: 07:15 PM on May 6, 2009
Posts: 0 Tim Malcolm
Good to see optimism haha.
Posted: 07:16 PM on May 6, 2009
Posts: 0 David, the Mets fan from Queens
My God, Howard has such a daunting presence! He’s such a respectable slugger!
David
Posted: 07:19 PM on May 6, 2009
Posts: 0 Phuck the Phils
haha David
Santana just made him look silly
Posted: 07:20 PM on May 6, 2009
Posts: 0 Phuck the Phils
We have the JV team in tonight
Posted: 07:21 PM on May 6, 2009
Posts: 0 Johnny Snowden
whats the patch on the mets right arm say?
Posted: 07:23 PM on May 6, 2009
Posts: 0 David, the Mets fan from Queens
Why have the Phillies switched from their classic maroon and white uniforms to the flamboyant and glaring red and white?
David
Posted: 07:23 PM on May 6, 2009
Posts: 0 The Dipsy
Here we go….let the Tet Offensive begin! My predicted line:
4 1/3 IP 7H 5R 5ER 3BB
The Dipsy
Posted: 07:23 PM on May 6, 2009
Posts: 0 Manny
Chan Ho DUCK!
Posted: 07:24 PM on May 6, 2009
Posts: 0 Johnny Snowden
big K!
Posted: 07:27 PM on May 6, 2009
Posts: 0 Greg V.
Uh, why did the Comcast feed stop and why are we watching the Phillies Yearbook? ESPN is blocked!
Posted: 07:28 PM on May 6, 2009
Posts: 0 Matt
umm.. did it switch to the 2008 Phillies Yearbook to anyone else?
Posted: 07:29 PM on May 6, 2009
Posts: 0 Adam C
yeah….wtf.
Posted: 07:29 PM on May 6, 2009
Posts: 0 T Marty
what the heck happened???? where’s the game???
Posted: 07:29 PM on May 6, 2009
Posts: 0 Nah_Roots
WTF is going on!!!!
Posted: 07:29 PM on May 6, 2009
Posts: 0 therookie300
What the hell happened to the game???
Posted: 07:29 PM on May 6, 2009
Posts: 0 Chris B
why is CSN Philly showing the 2008 year in review? What happened to the game?
Posted: 07:29 PM on May 6, 2009
Posts: 0 therookie300
Damn Mets probably shut the power off…..LOL.
Posted: 07:30 PM on May 6, 2009
Posts: 0 Jason
it might be better to deal with chan ho like that . . . trying to figure out why I am watching rain delay coverage is easier than watching him semi-bow after throwing ducks
Posted: 07:30 PM on May 6, 2009
Posts: 0 Matt
Game’s back on
Posted: 07:30 PM on May 6, 2009
Posts: 0 Jason
i like that they are making johan throw pitches . . . that is the key to winning this game.
Posted: 07:31 PM on May 6, 2009
Posts: 0 Pat
No game here either… grrrr
Posted: 07:31 PM on May 6, 2009
Posts: 0 Phuck the Phils
Shave that stupid thing off your face werth
Posted: 07:31 PM on May 6, 2009
Posts: 0 Johnny Snowden
so im seein citi field for the first time, I guess that proverbial yellow pages that substitutes for an outfield wall is what’s paying for k-rod. and … am I wrong David or are u guys still paying for billy wagner?
Posted: 07:32 PM on May 6, 2009
Posts: 0 David, the Mets fan from Queens
Johnny,
I abhor the plethora of advertising! The ads are bigger than the already huge LCD screen behind center field!
Yes, we’re still paying that arrogant, short-tempered hick.
David
Posted: 07:36 PM on May 6, 2009
Posts: 0 Mike
5 strikeouts in the first two innings? Well, at least his pitch count is somewhat high.
Posted: 07:36 PM on May 6, 2009
Posts: 0 Jeff
Boy the choke artists are lucky they have Santana. There is nobody else on that team that I am afraid of. We have a much better offense and bullpen. They are lucky they had a rain out to move him here tonight. Its ok, like Rollins said it takes more then one Santana to win. They show they cant.
Posted: 07:36 PM on May 6, 2009
Posts: 0 Phuck the Phils
5 ks in 2 innings….
Posted: 07:36 PM on May 6, 2009
Posts: 0 PtheBLovesTheBallGirls
The Mets in fact are still paying for Billy Wagner and I believe he is under contract through this year and maybe even next year.
Posted: 07:36 PM on May 6, 2009
Posts: 0 Phuck the Phils
your offense is better in your Little League field
Posted: 07:38 PM on May 6, 2009
Posts: 0 PtheBLovesTheBallGirls
DId Cole Hamels put on the Chan Ho Park costume or did he all of a sudden remember how to pitch
Posted: 07:38 PM on May 6, 2009
Posts: 0 Phuck the Phils
This is the last year of Wagners contract
Posted: 07:39 PM on May 6, 2009
Posts: 0 David, the Mets fan from Queens
Come on, guys. Banter is cheap. It’s more intriguing to analyze the game and how it progresses rather than make impetuous remarks that are of no substance.
David
Posted: 07:40 PM on May 6, 2009
Posts: 0 Johnny Snowden
Phuck but billy still has an option on that contract. hes just tryin to feed his lamas! I’m just glad we’re not payin him.
Posted: 07:42 PM on May 6, 2009
Posts: 0 Johnny Snowden
OUT @ 2nd!!!! and murphy swingin at his shoes!
Posted: 07:42 PM on May 6, 2009
Posts: 0 PtheBLovesTheBallGirls
David, it seems as though you are trying excessively to write eloquently in order to seem intelligent.
Here at a Phillies board we know in fact their is no such thing as an intelligent Met fan, any intelligent New Yorker would be a Yankees fan.
Posted: 07:43 PM on May 6, 2009
Posts: 0 Phuck the Mets
Hey Phuck the Phils – you’re exactly right in using that classic mets fan excuse… our offense is only good because of our hitters’ ballpark. It makes so much since since we were the 3rd best road team in the majors last year and we’re currently 8-2 on the road. Retard
Posted: 07:43 PM on May 6, 2009
Posts: 0 Evan
Wow that was a gift for Park, should’ve been a walk right there. He needs to start throwing strikes.
Posted: 07:43 PM on May 6, 2009
Posts: 0 Jeff
Are you crazy fhuck….Howard over steroid delgado. Utely over your little spanish boy at second. Rollins over Reyes. I give you wright over Pedro at third. Werth and Ibanez are much better hitters then your idiots in right and left. I would take shane anyday over beltran. He hustles, hits, runs, and is a winner. Beltran has to learn how to slide.
Posted: 07:45 PM on May 6, 2009
Posts: 0 Johnny Snowden
david from queens hahahaha u guys are callin us JV and little league and we raise actual baseball questions and u say “has nothing to do with the game”. just hahha no class.
Posted: 07:45 PM on May 6, 2009
Posts: 0 PtheBLovesTheBallGirls
Earlier in the post someone asked what the patch on the Mets sleeve says and while it may look like they have added some advertising to their jerseys with the Domino’s logo it in fact reads Inaugural Season 2009
Posted: 07:47 PM on May 6, 2009
Posts: 0 David, the Mets fan from Queens
PtheBLovesTheBallGirls,
Can you make such an assessment about me fairly? Are you not being presumptuousness by presuming my intentions?
David
Posted: 07:48 PM on May 6, 2009
Posts: 0 Johnny Snowden
PtheB i was thinkin the dominos thing too!
Posted: 07:48 PM on May 6, 2009
Posts: 0 Johnny Snowden
sounds more like David the Mets fan from post-modern neo-realism to me, are u posting with a thesaurus or something?
Posted: 07:49 PM on May 6, 2009