Gameday: Mets (39-41) At Phillies (41-37)
Posted by Amanda Orr, Sun, July 05, 2009 12:00 PM | Comments: 149
Gameday 2009, Posts
New York Mets (39-41) at Philadelphia Phillies (41-37)
Johan Santana (9-6, 3.34) vs. Joe Blanton (4-4, 5.08)
Time: 1:35 p.m at Citizens Bank Park
Weather: Mostly Sunny, 80
TV: MY PHL17
Twitter: Phillies Nation
The Phillies go for a sweep against the Mets this afternoon. In the final game of the series, Johan Santana faces Joe Blanton.
Santana has been struggling– for Johan Santana. He has lost three of his last four games, including his last start against the Milwaukee Brewers where he allowed five earned runs. In his career against the Phillies, Santana is 4-0 with a 2.95 ERA. In his last start against the Phillies, he gave up five runs on four home runs.
Blanton is 1-0 in his career against the Mets. In 21 innings, he allowed only five earned runs and Mets batters are hitting .213 against him. Joe Blanton is even batting 1.000 against Santana (1-for1).
Jimmy Rollins is 3-for6 against Santana this season. Ryan Howard is batting .350 with 3 home runs against Santana in his career.
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Go Phillies!
Posts: 0 M.P. aka A.J. #54
Go Phillies!
Posted: 12:29 PM on July 5, 2009
Posts: 0 Grrrumpy Miner
LETS GO METS! We all know that Cy Johan has what it takes to pitch lights out baseball and gut through to win,but we all know only too well the Phils are the World Fvcking Champs and aren’t exactyly a slouch team.So to people like Eli and other trolls who parade in here IF Santana is on his game and the Mets win….You have NO REASON to be proud or to celebrate or throw it down anyones throat.Bottom line the Amazins (Injuries or not) did NOT get the job done.
Posted: 12:56 PM on July 5, 2009
Posts: 0 Grrrumpy Miner
Its all about the FUNDAMENTALS
Posted: 12:57 PM on July 5, 2009
Posts: 0 Hotstove
Go phillies get the sweep.
Posted: 12:58 PM on July 5, 2009
Posts: 0 Evan
Joey B has had a few very nice starts lately, a good effort from him combined with the Mets complete lack of offense recently can lead to some success against Johan.
Maybe Lidge gets another chance to earn a save, I missed his last effort, how did he look?
Posted: 01:20 PM on July 5, 2009
Posts: 0 M.P. aka A.J. #54
Evan – he looked great. Back to the old Lidge
Posted: 01:25 PM on July 5, 2009
Posts: 0 Tracey
Three up, three down!
Posted: 01:43 PM on July 5, 2009
Posts: 0 Tracey
OH BABY!!! LEADOFF HOME RUN BY JROLL!!!
Posted: 01:44 PM on July 5, 2009
Posts: 0 Miles
WOOOOOOOOOOO! JIMMY BABY!
Posted: 01:44 PM on July 5, 2009
Posts: 0 Tracey
Kiss that slump goodbye.
Posted: 01:44 PM on July 5, 2009
Posts: 0 Evan
1-2-3, Blanton hit his spots pretty well. J-Roll was a leadoff HR to answer. Nice start.
Posted: 01:44 PM on July 5, 2009
Posts: 0 Mazinman
I’ve missed you Jimmy!
Posted: 01:45 PM on July 5, 2009
Posts: 0 Grrrumpy Miner
Jesus H Christ! ALREADY? Watch J-Roll fall off the face of the earth Tuesday.
Posted: 01:46 PM on July 5, 2009
Posts: 0 phillsmorephills
Grump Miner, You have no balls
Posted: 01:47 PM on July 5, 2009
Posts: 0 Ed R.
Blanton can look so good sometimes and other times he can look lost. Hopefully today is one of those times where he looks like a solid 1-2 starter.
Posted: 01:48 PM on July 5, 2009
Posts: 0 Jeff
Miner leave this room. You dont belong here. Enjoy the Muts who have not won since 86. You guys have such a scary manager.
Posted: 01:53 PM on July 5, 2009
Posts: 0 Tracey
4-5-6!
Posted: 01:55 PM on July 5, 2009
Posts: 0 Ed R.
Hey now, let miner be, he is one of the few trolls who doesn’t try and start stuff. He is a legit guy.
Posted: 01:58 PM on July 5, 2009
Posts: 0 Miles
Jeff we already have the series win wrapped up and a lead in this game, so if the Mets fans want to dare to lurk around here, that’s fine with me.
Sarge dropping that rib was hilarious, btw.
Posted: 01:59 PM on July 5, 2009
Posts: 0 Grrrumpy Miner
PhilsMorePhils…You are VERY Tough talking behind a computer Jackoff pre school bedwetter.As for Jeff,I am VERY well respected in here by a LOT of Phils fans in this room.First off,I call it like it is and I do criticise NOT only the Phils but also Criticize the Amazins as well.And last I checked Jeff….YOU don’t have a say who comes in here and who isn’t allowed in here.I have no bitterness on the Phils winning their World Series,I have congratulated youse guys for being the better team…I sleep well at night thank you very much.1986 for the Amazins,maybe a bit LUCKY frlm the GAme 6 but it was also a MAGICAL year.So Jeff,If you open you’r mind before you open your MOUTH….maybe you’d have a better grip on things.As for PhilsMorePhils,I have a flashlight for you junior in case you are FWAID of the dark.NOW On with the show.
Posted: 02:03 PM on July 5, 2009
Posts: 0 Grrrumpy Miner
Ed….I wouldn’t consider myself a “Troll”,leave it to people like Eli to get that title! lol
Posted: 02:04 PM on July 5, 2009
Posts: 0 phillsmorephills
Yea, Minor doesn’t try and start stuff. He tries too hard to not start stuff. He tries too hard to be liked. Hense, why he has no balls. Im down for him posting though, just he does not really bring anything new to the table. He just always says the Mets are gonna win then goes on and on about how the Phillies can win too.
Posted: 02:04 PM on July 5, 2009
Posts: 0 Tracey
On TV, they just told the story about that missed foul ball last night, but I missed it. Did anybody else catch it?
Posted: 02:06 PM on July 5, 2009
Posts: 0 Tracey
Trolls are people who make trouble to get attention. I don’t think that’s Grumpy’s game.
Posted: 02:08 PM on July 5, 2009
Posts: 0 Tracey
Oh, wow, BEAUTIFUL out!!!
Posted: 02:09 PM on July 5, 2009
Posts: 0 Evan
Wow Howard, beautiful. No longer a defensive liability he’s actually an asset!
Posted: 02:10 PM on July 5, 2009
Posts: 0 Tracey
That is just *NOT* the same Ryan Howard we saw on first base last year, and it’s a very refreshing change!
Posted: 02:10 PM on July 5, 2009
Posts: 0 phillsmorephills
And Grumpier Minor,that is really funny. That was a big boy post. Wow, except it does not affect me at all because of several things.
1),you are a troll. You are a Met fan on a Philly blog,regardless of what you actually post.
2) My Wife is sexy as hell, More Sexy then yours
3) I have an amazing job and has actually played baseball in my life.
4) I make more money then you.
5) If I knew you in person I would def be able to f*&$ you up.
In short, Im betting my life is better then yours is.
Posted: 02:11 PM on July 5, 2009
Posts: 0 Miles
great play by the big poppa, im happy he’s an all star
Posted: 02:11 PM on July 5, 2009
Posts: 0 Grrrumpy Miner
I couldn’t give a rats ass of being liked or not liked….Respected Junior I have TONS of that in here…the PROOF is in the pudding.I don’t need to try too hard for I am myself in here,not the cartoon character you arein here.I can come in here and use phrases like (Insert Team Here) SUCKS or came in here and say Mets can do no wrong with rose colored glasses on,but I am better than that.I am not afraid to criticize and speak my mind whether it comes to the Phils,Mets,Royals,Brewers,ETC.”I am the real article,What you see is what you get” John Candy-Planes,Trains and Automobiles.
Posted: 02:13 PM on July 5, 2009
Posts: 0 Mazinman
According to Phils Radio Howard, Utley, and Ibanez are in the All Star Game. Victorino will be in the final vote list.
Posted: 02:15 PM on July 5, 2009
Posts: 0 Ed R.
Phils just curious how can you compare things like whose wife is sexier, who makes more and how you would be able to f*ck up minor when you yourself said “If I knew you in person” ergo, you don’t know shit about minor so leave it at that. If you want to post here then be our guests but don’t attack people who did nothing wrong besides being a Mets fan.
Posted: 02:15 PM on July 5, 2009
Posts: 0 Jeff
Shut up Miner. I dont go poking around in a Mets room. Why would I? Stay with your kind. A team that over pays and has no CLASS.
Posted: 02:16 PM on July 5, 2009
Posts: 0 Grrrumpy Miner
Like I said B4…you are real tough and glorify yourself very well behind a computer.Glad we don’t know each other,for I don’t associate myself with a jerk-off like you.I have everything I want in this world,Family,great wife,friends,respect and a life.So lets try this again…If you have nothing nice to say Junior than by all means…..SHADDAP tool.Now on with REAL baseball talk.My GOD I can’t believe I’m lowering myself to this effin tool.
Posted: 02:17 PM on July 5, 2009
Posts: 0 phillsmorephills
your still a poor Met fan, and dont have a backbone or balls. I will be back later, so if want to post something ill answer it later, I gotta go do something with my life not THINK I have respect/friends on here.ha
Posted: 02:18 PM on July 5, 2009
Posts: 0 Miles
VOTE FOR SHANE campaign must begin now!
Posted: 02:18 PM on July 5, 2009
Posts: 0 Jeff
We can meet Miner. any place. No problem
Posted: 02:19 PM on July 5, 2009
Posts: 0 Tracey
Am I the only one watching this game, or are we all too busy trolling each other to pay attention?
Posted: 02:21 PM on July 5, 2009
Posts: 0 Grrrumpy Miner
I want no part of the MetsBlog because Most of them are idiots and have a very good and logical conversation in here with the Phils fans.HOWEVER I get a few Jack-Offs like you PhilsNoBalls who try to rain on my parade,Nice try but no dice PAL,You failed and failed MISERABLY End of conversation .
Posted: 02:21 PM on July 5, 2009
Posts: 0 phillsmorephills
Ed, exactly I did not say anything personal about him until he decided it was a good idea to think I am a “junior” and am afraid of the dark. I was just giving him a taste of his own medicine. As far as the beating him up part, he said “PhilsMorePhils…You are VERY Tough talking behind a computer Jackoff pre school bedwetter” to open the personal business. He also said he does not need respect ,but in 3 different post he has brought up his “Respect” on this site.
Posted: 02:21 PM on July 5, 2009
Posts: 0 Grrrumpy Miner
Jeff…WE? 2 on 1? JEEZ! Talk about not having balls! lol
Posted: 02:22 PM on July 5, 2009
Posts: 0 Tracey
Definitely too busy trolling. Sheesh. Ryan Howard makes a beautiful one-man DP and nobody notices.
Posted: 02:24 PM on July 5, 2009
Posts: 0 DJ
@ Tracey- Im watching! and ignoring both sides cus the whole argument is childish
Posted: 02:24 PM on July 5, 2009
Posts: 0 DJ
Nice DP!
Posted: 02:25 PM on July 5, 2009
Posts: 0 Evan
Same nice DP the Mets had off Howard for the Phils. That was fortune.
You know what I love? Watching Utley bat.
Posted: 02:25 PM on July 5, 2009
Posts: 0 Tracey
Ah, nice to know I’m not alone here.
Posted: 02:28 PM on July 5, 2009
Posts: 0 Tracey
hehehe. What’s the deal with all the thrown food tonight?
Posted: 02:29 PM on July 5, 2009
Posts: 0 Phan in TN
crossing my fingers and rubbing my Larry Bowa bobble head doll…
Posted: 02:30 PM on July 5, 2009
Posts: 0 Fran
its their bday
Posted: 02:31 PM on July 5, 2009
Posts: 0 Grrrumpy Miner
I actually did open myself up into doing something I don’t normally do and thats argue with an idiot. I lowered myself to his/her level yet I have bigger fish to fry in the world.OH WELL off to Staten Island for another BBQ this 4th of July weekend.
Posted: 02:32 PM on July 5, 2009