Gamenight: Phillies (31-20) At Dodgers (37-18)
Posted by Tim Malcolm, Thu, June 04, 2009 08:25 PM | Comments: 256
Gameday 2009, Posts
Philadelphia Phillies (31-20) at Los Angeles Dodgers (37-18)
Cole Hamels (3-2, 5.21 ERA) vs. Clayton Kershaw (3-3, 4.34 ERA)
Time: 10:10 p.m. at Dodger Stadium, Chavez Ravine, Calif.
Weather: Mostly sunny, 63
TV: Comcast SportsNet
Twitter: Phillies Nation
The last time these two teams met at Dodger Stadium, the Phillies and Dodgers were the National League’s top two teams. Yet again, they share that status. In fact, they’re baseball’s top two teams, and they meet tonight for the start of four games.
Cole Hamels, who had trouble against Washington, is back and has success against the Dodgers this year: He gave up just a run in seven innings against Los Angeles on May 14. Clayton Kershaw, however, lost to the Phils on May 12, giving up four runs in five innings.
Tonight’s lineup (with Victorino out but OK): Rollins/Utey/Werth/Howard/Ibanez/Feliz/Bruntlett/Ruiz/Hamels.
Your gamenight beer: Magic Hat releases a seasonal called Odd Notion — this is the Summer 2008 version. If you still have it in the fridge, go at it, champ. Let’s get back to those memories of 2008 — remember the grand victories of National League splendor right in Dodger Stadium. Let’s take a couple this weekend. I have an Odd Notion we will.
Go Phillies!
Posts: 0 Brian of CO
Howard will probably remain lost for the rest of the game, but hopefully come up big tomorrow.
Posted: 12:11 AM on June 5, 2009
Posts: 0 The Little Guy
Tough game for Leftys today against Kershaw
Posted: 12:12 AM on June 5, 2009
Posts: 0 Miles
Manny he did have a nice sac fly in the 4th so he has done something positive today.
Posted: 12:12 AM on June 5, 2009
Posts: 0 Manny
It’s great that Bastardo is sitting really close to Moyer and Hamels… hopefully absorbing every single word that comes out of that conversation.
Posted: 12:13 AM on June 5, 2009
Posts: 0 Brian of CO
Come on Miles, are you honestly surprised? Wheels is a tool.
Posted: 12:13 AM on June 5, 2009
Posts: 0 Greg V.
Lol! Eric Milton! Sorry I just had to laugh!
Posted: 12:14 AM on June 5, 2009
Posts: 0 Griffin
Damn, another pitching change. Some of us have to get to bed, Torre!
Posted: 12:15 AM on June 5, 2009
Posts: 0 Miles
Torre changes pitchers more often than I have to change my underwear during one-run games with Lidge trying to close it out in the 9th.
Posted: 12:15 AM on June 5, 2009
Posts: 0 The Little Guy
I love when Wheels tries to explain stuff to T-Mac and the people watching like no one has watch the game of Baseball in their life before.
Posted: 12:15 AM on June 5, 2009
Posts: 0 Brian of CO
How many RBI’s does the Beat have now? (Ibanez) Double and and RBI. Damn.
Posted: 12:16 AM on June 5, 2009
Posts: 0 nate
man, alex rios had five strikeouts tonight for the jays. according to wikipedia that’s either his second or third platinum sombrero. i can’t tell if it was edited before or after tonights game.
Posted: 12:17 AM on June 5, 2009
Posts: 0 The Little Guy
Blake = Jeff Daniels.
Posted: 12:17 AM on June 5, 2009
Posts: 0 Griffin
Good at bat Feliz.
Posted: 12:17 AM on June 5, 2009
Posts: 0 Miles
Blake = Abraham Lincoln.
Posted: 12:18 AM on June 5, 2009
Posts: 0 Manny
On a positive note, Howard already has 46 Rbis (good for 4th in the NL) and he’s not even on fire! He’ll probably lead the league in Rbis and HRs by the All-star break, like last season…
Posted: 12:18 AM on June 5, 2009
Posts: 0 Miles
Does everyone remember when Eric Milton lost his no-hitter when “defensive replacement” Doug Glanville misjudged a simple fly ball? I’m sure Milton still hates Glanville.
Posted: 12:19 AM on June 5, 2009
Posts: 0 Brian of CO
welcome back Brunltett. Oy.
Posted: 12:19 AM on June 5, 2009
Posts: 0 nate
that stadium is EMPPPPPTTTYYY
Posted: 12:20 AM on June 5, 2009
Posts: 0 The Little Guy
Yeah Miles lol, it was a sunday game..
On a completely off the topic note…the NBA fined LeBron 25k for not shaking hands after they got blown out against the Magic…
That is Ridiculous
Posted: 12:21 AM on June 5, 2009
Posts: 0 Miles
Not only that Manny, but he probably won’t be on the team again, like last year. Gonzalez and Pujols are locks and there will probably be some other undeserving firstbaseman from a bad team. I think we all know Howard isn’t perfect but he deserves to have been on more than one all star team.
Posted: 12:21 AM on June 5, 2009
Posts: 0 Brian of CO
I can see howard leading the league in Homers, but I would be surprised if the Beast isnt leading the league going into the break. 53 right now for Ibanez. Damn.
Posted: 12:21 AM on June 5, 2009
Posts: 0 Miles
Great comeback by King Cole!
Posted: 12:22 AM on June 5, 2009
Posts: 0 Brian of CO
Miles I have a feeling Adrianne Gonzalez will probably be on the team.
Posted: 12:23 AM on June 5, 2009
Posts: 0 Manny
In a month, Howard will be a much better choice for the All-star game than Gonzalez… for sure….
We also gotta watch out with the fat vegetarian who’s right behind our man RAUUUL with 52 rbis
Posted: 12:23 AM on June 5, 2009
Posts: 0 Paul
I think Hamels is BACK! Keep it up, and get the CG win!
Posted: 12:23 AM on June 5, 2009
Posts: 0 The Little Guy
I Hate Prince Fielder. Fat Mess
Posted: 12:24 AM on June 5, 2009
Posts: 0 Keith
Hamels is amazing
Posted: 12:24 AM on June 5, 2009
Posts: 0 Brian of CO
Who is that Manny?
Posted: 12:25 AM on June 5, 2009
Posts: 0 Paul
I like seeing no walks too.
Posted: 12:25 AM on June 5, 2009
Posts: 0 Jason
lets see a CG day off for the pen.
we may need em tomorrow . . .
Posted: 12:25 AM on June 5, 2009
Posts: 0 Brian of CO
Oh that Fat @$$
Posted: 12:25 AM on June 5, 2009
Posts: 0 The Little Guy
Hamels is Ballin’
Posted: 12:26 AM on June 5, 2009
Posts: 0 Miles
Wow take your time there Jimmy. Cole looks incredible. We are a fantastic team right now.
Posted: 12:26 AM on June 5, 2009
Posts: 0 Griffin
85 pitches through 8. Tell the bullpen to hit the showers, no need for them tonight.
Posted: 12:26 AM on June 5, 2009
Posts: 0 Greg V.
Leave Cole in! Leave Cole in!
Posted: 12:27 AM on June 5, 2009
Posts: 0 Jeff
Hey Guys, How is everyone tonight. Just joining in. My wife made me watch a movie. I turned the game on in the 5th. Cole is on fire. My god. Let him pitch the 9th.
Posted: 12:27 AM on June 5, 2009
Posts: 0 Manny
There’s our ace people!
Posted: 12:28 AM on June 5, 2009
Posts: 0 The Little Guy
Gref V…..Why not!?!
Posted: 12:28 AM on June 5, 2009
Posts: 0 Brian of CO
Prince Fielder? I dont understand why people vote for him honestly. His batting average is below Howard, with similar Homers and RBI’s, and Howard fielding is far better than FAT @$$
Posted: 12:28 AM on June 5, 2009
Posts: 0 Miles
It would be great to get like two more runs so there would be no need to get too jumpy if Cole lets a guy or two on base.
Posted: 12:28 AM on June 5, 2009
Posts: 0 nate
cole is ridiculous. one batter over the minimum. also… watching the dodgers feed, it’s weird to hear only one person in the booth calling the game. he asked “you’d think the catcher would be the one person who knew if the ball was foul, wouldn’t you?” and nobody answered. i felt sad for the old man, sitting up there, talking to his imaginary friend.
Posted: 12:29 AM on June 5, 2009
Posts: 0 Manny
HOLY FU*K.. CHOOCH IS A HITTING MACHINE
Posted: 12:29 AM on June 5, 2009
Posts: 0 Miles
Terrific bunt. Cole is doin it all.
Posted: 12:30 AM on June 5, 2009
Posts: 0 Brian of CO
I dont know what Chooch has been eating, but keep eating it! Looks like Cole is back in the bottom of the 9th.
Posted: 12:30 AM on June 5, 2009
Posts: 0 Manny
Gosh J-roll
Posted: 12:30 AM on June 5, 2009
Posts: 0 Griffin
Damn it Jimmy.
Posted: 12:30 AM on June 5, 2009
Posts: 0 Adam
PUSH-UPS!!!
Posted: 12:31 AM on June 5, 2009
Posts: 0 Miles
Haha Nate that is hysterical…I mean TMac has Wheels and Sarge so they are giving about as much productive input as his imaginary friend.
Posted: 12:31 AM on June 5, 2009
Posts: 0 Griffin
We need another dribbler from Werth.
Posted: 12:31 AM on June 5, 2009
Posts: 0 Miles
I think it is officially fair to say that if Rollins gets on a tear and hits like .350 or so for a long stretch that we may be almost unbeatable.
Posted: 12:32 AM on June 5, 2009