Gameday: Phillies (49-38) At Marlins (46-45)
Posted by Amanda Orr, Fri, July 17, 2009 06:35 PM | Comments: 303
Gameday 2009, Posts
Philadelphia Phillies (49-38) at Florida Marlins (46-45)
Cole Hamels (5-5, 4.87 ERA) vs. Ricky Nolasco (6-7, 5.76 ERA)
Time: 7:10 p.m at Land Shark Stadium
Weather: Sunny, 86
TV: Comcast Sportsnet
Twitter: Phillies Nation
After a steady increase in workload over the past few years, Cole Hamels was given an extra day to rest his arm. In his first start of the second half, Hamels hopes to build consistency. Hamels got the no-decision in his last outing despite allowing three home runs. Hamels is 2-4 with a 4.15 ERA in eight career starts against the Marlins. He hasn’t beaten the Marlins since September of 2006, but playing in a pitcher-oriented yard should help him get back on track.
Ricky Nolasco struggled at the beginning of the season, so the Marlins optioned him to Triple-A to work things out. Despite a shaky start in his last outing, he must have solved his problems; he is 4-2 with a 2.68 ERA since returning to the Major Leagues. Nolasco is 4-3 with a 4.25 ERA against the Phillies in his career.
A win will not only increase the Phillies winning streak, but increase their lead in the division over the second-place Marlins.
Your Gameday Beer – Hoegaarden Original White Ale
The village of Hoegaarden in Belgium has been brewing witbeir since the Middle Ages; yet this traditional variety is produced by InBev and can be found all over the world. It has a cloudy and creamy appearance that contain its sweet citrus flavors – an easy drinker in either a stout glass or its shapely bottle with or without a lemon wedge. A nice fresh salmon fillet goes nicely with this brew. -By Brian
GO PHILLIES!
Posts: 0 Andrew
Anyone else want to at least play with maybe pedro closing?
we do not have a guy closig I am cofrtable with at all now
Posted: 12:32 AM on July 18, 2009
Posts: 0 j reed
uggla….why not walk him…is a lefty up after uggla…if not I’d walk him
Posted: 12:32 AM on July 18, 2009
Posts: 0 Brian of CO
Come on Lidge.
Posted: 12:32 AM on July 18, 2009
Posts: 0 Andrew
wild pitch
is this really happening?
Posted: 12:33 AM on July 18, 2009
Posts: 0 Brian of CO
Here comes the loss.
Posted: 12:33 AM on July 18, 2009
Posts: 0 Morris Buttermaker
I would not be surprised if it turns out that in some foreign language “Bako” means “Crap!”
Posted: 12:33 AM on July 18, 2009
Posts: 0 Phils Phan
Someone call El Pupo.
Posted: 12:33 AM on July 18, 2009
Posts: 0 Brian of CO
I have been one of the few supporting Lidge so far this season, but I am just about done with him.
Posted: 12:34 AM on July 18, 2009
Posts: 0 Keith
Phillies win :D
Posted: 12:34 AM on July 18, 2009
Posts: 0 j reed
thank you baseball gods
Posted: 12:34 AM on July 18, 2009
Posts: 0 Morris Buttermaker
Happy thoughts!
Posted: 12:34 AM on July 18, 2009
Posts: 0 Andrew
another easy save for brad lidge!!!!!!!
look back to where i asked for an extra run
seriously lidge situation must be addressed. i cant take this especially in the playoffs
Posted: 12:34 AM on July 18, 2009
Posts: 0 Phils Phan
Lidge has what is commonly called masturbator’s hand.
You’d think that, in a city like Miami, that would not be a problem.
That being said, have a good night, all.
Posted: 12:35 AM on July 18, 2009
Posts: 0 Brian of CO
Thank you for giving me that crow Sandwich Lidge. Can we stop with giving us all heart attacks though.
Posted: 12:35 AM on July 18, 2009
Posts: 0 Philsphan
Whew thank you
Posted: 12:35 AM on July 18, 2009
Posts: 0 Morris Buttermaker
Got our money’s worth tonight.
Posted: 12:35 AM on July 18, 2009
Posts: 0 mets88
your going to win the weak division but you are going nowhere with that absolute bum trying to close games. what a joke
Posted: 12:35 AM on July 18, 2009
Posts: 0 Brian of CO
Andrew is correct. I understand Charlie trying to have “faith in his players” but come on Charlie.
Posted: 12:36 AM on July 18, 2009
Posts: 0 Morris Buttermaker
Did anybody hear something? I thought I heard an insignificant speck make a sound.
Posted: 12:37 AM on July 18, 2009
Posts: 0 Brian of CO
Hi Mets88, how is your team doing these last 20 games? Just because the Mets SUCK right now doesnt mean the division is weak.
Posted: 12:38 AM on July 18, 2009
Posts: 0 Morris Buttermaker
Hey, the Phillies won a the NL East two years in a row and a World Series with Charlie. We need to trust him somewhat. His having faith in players has done a lot.
Posted: 12:39 AM on July 18, 2009
Posts: 0 Brian of CO
Mets fans are funny, when they are 2 games over .500 they ALL think the NL East is the strongest in the NL, and they will be in first by Sunday, then when they are 8.5 games back now and what 7 games UNDER .500 the NL East is weak and the Phillies suck. Jealous much? LOL
Posted: 12:40 AM on July 18, 2009
Posts: 0 Griffin
yeah, Lidge really sucked last year when he went 48 for 48 and led his team to the World Series.
K-Rod is having a good year, it’s shame it’s wasted on a 4th place team going nowhere. Good start by Big Pelf tonight. That’s a nice 5.07 ERA in a pitcher’s park. The future is bright.
Posted: 12:40 AM on July 18, 2009
Posts: 0 Brian of CO
Morris you have a point, but I dont want him to have too much faith. Sometimes it seems he has too much faith, where as with Jimy Williams on the bench with him, it was a little different.
Posted: 12:41 AM on July 18, 2009
Posts: 0 Griffin
Nice win tonight. Before this series, I would have signed up for a split and now it’s time to get greedy. Good night everyone.
Posted: 12:42 AM on July 18, 2009
Posts: 0 j reed
Brian of CO – this why, with his fastball at topping off 92-93, i think he needs a something else in his arsenal, just don’t if he has another pitch that he only needs to polish up or if he would have to learn one from scratch. If it’s the latter I don’t know if it can happen until the off season. Just think the league has readjusted to him after his hiatus.
Posted: 12:43 AM on July 18, 2009
Posts: 0 Morris Buttermaker
I think it says more about the crapiness of the Phillies than the managerial skills of Charlie Manuel, but he is probably the best manager we have ever had. I put a lot of faith in him.
Posted: 12:43 AM on July 18, 2009
Posts: 0 Stuart
Wow, mets fans are pathetic. dont even try insulting the team you are 8.5 games behind. that does not work. it only makes us laugh, and makes you, and your team look like fools.
Posted: 12:44 AM on July 18, 2009
Posts: 0 mets88
ok yea im jealous. lol. and yes how can you not say the division is weak when you have 2 aaa teams in it. and the marlins and the braves in it. come on.
Posted: 12:44 AM on July 18, 2009
Posts: 0 Brian of CO
Thats the other funny thing about Mets fans. “We suck because of all of our Injuries”. LOL. I didnt know that Delgago and Beltran were on the mound with Pelfrey tonight, or maybe when Santana gave up 4 HR’s against the Phils in a loss, or maybe when Santana gove up 9 ER’s against the Yankees in 4 innings. Oh and I didnt know Delgado of Beltran was playing 2nd base and dropped the ball in the bottom on the 9th with 2 outs.
Posted: 12:44 AM on July 18, 2009
Posts: 0 Brian of CO
Well you have that right 2 AAA teams, the Nationals and the Mets. LOL
Posted: 12:45 AM on July 18, 2009
Posts: 0 Morris Buttermaker
Did the Mets play tonight? I can’t seem to find the score of the game. I see that the Falcons beat the Jets 11-0 in a preseason NFL game. I guess it was three field goals and a safety. But I can not locate the score of the Mets-Braves game tonight.
Posted: 12:48 AM on July 18, 2009
Posts: 0 j reed
Brian of CO-meant to say that Lidge’s hiatus before joining the phillies meant batters had to reajust to him last year and by the end of last year it was more evident that they were. without a mean heater he needs to get crafty cause this will keep happening
Posted: 12:48 AM on July 18, 2009
Posts: 0 mets88
good points but if the tables were turned and you the phillies fans were watching a minor leaguer play first instead of howard. a 35 year old career backup playing ss instead of rollins. a career minor leager in cf instead of victorino not that victorino is half the player beltran is but ill go on. 2 starters out your setup man out i mean come on theres a difference between making excuses and stating facts. its easy for the phillies fans to say that
Posted: 12:50 AM on July 18, 2009
Posts: 0 mets88
morris i hope your in third grade with that pathetic joke lol
Posted: 12:51 AM on July 18, 2009
Posts: 0 rob5000
Brian of CO yo I love the phillies as much as you but the division sucks hardcore… Chillll… I’d say if the phillies don’t ein it then you’d probably be the first among many to call it a failure
Posted: 12:51 AM on July 18, 2009
Posts: 0 j reed
morris-mlb has a live look in at the dodgers….your boy is calling the game
Posted: 12:53 AM on July 18, 2009
Posts: 0 Morris Buttermaker
So it is the Phillies fault that the Mets’ GM decided to sign a line-up that is all sizzle and no steak? How do injuries to Beltran, Delgado and Reyes cause Wright to have 1 hit in 2 weeks?
Posted: 12:53 AM on July 18, 2009
Posts: 0 mets88
u think say ibanez and howard can produce with me and you protecting them in the lineup and win games by themself
Posted: 12:55 AM on July 18, 2009
Posts: 0 Morris Buttermaker
Scully is great. I was just watching the broadcast too. He just ripped the Dodgers for about 5 minutes straight. It was such a relief to hear after listening to Wheels for the past 3 months.
Posted: 12:55 AM on July 18, 2009
Posts: 0 Grrrumpy Miner
Well….must correct one of my blogs….ONLY 215 days til Pitchers and Catchers!This is the ONLY excitement I have as a Mets fan TODAY
Posted: 12:56 AM on July 18, 2009
Posts: 0 j reed
morris- well he was, but oswalt just closed the door the dodgers. Stros 8, LA 1. Oswalt another complete game
Posted: 12:56 AM on July 18, 2009
Posts: 0 Brooks
The Fish are officially our “Fish-bitches”
Seem like both tonight and last night the Phils could have had 7 or 8 runs?
Posted: 12:57 AM on July 18, 2009
Posts: 0 Grrrumpy Miner
Buttermaker…the Jets are NOT that pathetic to give up 3 field goals and a safety to the Falcons? lol
Posted: 12:58 AM on July 18, 2009
Posts: 0 Morris Buttermaker
DirecTV and Comcast are having a free preview of MLB extra innings. It is channels 770-784 on Comcast, I am loving it. I wish they had a September package.
Posted: 12:59 AM on July 18, 2009
Posts: 0 Brian of CO
rob5000, saying sucks hardcores is a bit much. Braves might not be great, but they are not a bad team, Marlins are young and have potential, and can scare alot teams alot. Also mets 88, dont forget the Phillies did have a stretch there when Ibanez was out with 4 of our pitchers, and J-Roll looked horrible and Werth was looking very bad, most of us still said the same thing. What is up with our pitching. Even in that 1-11 stretch, most of us werent coming up with excuses of “if Ibanez was here”. You play with the hand you are dealt. As for some of the injuries. I would be more concerned about hamstring injuries. Sometimes you injure your hamstring from accidents, but in all the sports and games I have played in, every time I hurt my hamstring, or a teammate did, it was lack of preperation and stretching.
Posted: 01:00 AM on July 18, 2009
Posts: 0 Morris Buttermaker
I watched the Mets-Braves game last night. I have never seen two teams trying so hard to lose before. It was 3 hours of 2 men on base, no outs and getting no runs.
Posted: 01:00 AM on July 18, 2009
Posts: 0 Davek
Mets88, can’t you just do like your ball club has done and just roll over and die? “Boohoo, we’re injured, wah wah wah.” Were you injured in 2007 when you experienced one of the greatest collapses in baseball history? How about the same thing happening again last year, only to lead to us being WFCs. How Jerry still has his job is just beyond me. And you’re also based out of FLUSHING. Appropriate name for a team that stinks. Enjoy 4th place while it lasts, the Nationals are creeping up behind you!
Posted: 01:01 AM on July 18, 2009
Posts: 0 Andrew
My tact with the mets idiots is I just blast away at how disgraceul that orginazation is. I dont get into spats with the morons. Why would you be on another teams site anyway? Because no one cares about the mess anymore
Posted: 01:02 AM on July 18, 2009
Posts: 0 Morris Buttermaker
The motto for the 2009 Mets should be “Thank Bud for the Nats.”
Posted: 01:03 AM on July 18, 2009