Gameday: Reds (40-41) At Phillies (43-37)
Posted by Amanda Orr, Tue, July 07, 2009 05:45 PM | Comments: 147
Gameday 2009, Posts
Cincinnati Reds (40-41) at Philadelphia Phillies (43-37)
Aaron Harang (5-8, 3.86 ERA) vs. J.A Happ (5-0, 2.96 ERA)
Time: 7:05 p.m at Citizens Bank Park
Weather: Cloudy, 83
TV: Comcast Sportsnet
Twitter: Phillies Nation
After a 22 run offensive explosion, the Phillies hope they saved some runs for tonight.
Aaron Harang hasn’t won a start since May 25, but don’t let that fool you. He has been pitching quality starts, but has lacked run support. Harang faced the Phillies earlier in the season. In seven innings, he allowed only one run and struck out nine. The Reds are hoping Harang can go deep into tonight’s game after the bullpen was over-used last night.
Since becoming a starter, J.A Happ has been fantastic. In his last start against the Braves, Happ gave up two runs over seven innings. If Happ gets into a jam, he has proved he can escape it. Many times he will get key ground-ball double plays.
Lately, Jimmy Rollins has been swinging the bat well. He has had success against Harang in the past, batting .348 against him in 23 at-bats.
Your Gameday Beer – Žatec is brewed by none other than the Žatecký Pivovar brewery in the Czech Republic. The label says “Since 1004″ so these guys know what they’re doing; which is why I am drinking one of these half-liter beauties right now. It also claims to be a “Bright Lager Beer” and I would definitely say the flavor reminds me of Yuengling – malty but completely balanced. Forget Bud Light, this beer defines drinkability. I am going to eat a chicken cutlet sandwich with roasted peppers and sharp provolone tonight. – By Brian
GO PHILLIES!
Posts: 0 Jeff
Boy we are leaving runners in scoring postion tonight.
Posted: 08:29 PM on July 7, 2009
Posts: 0 mikemike
we are clearly out of this with the offense now. I told you we were streeky. no one will admit we are done. we should look at trading with the mets since they clearly have the future of the division.
Posted: 08:36 PM on July 7, 2009
Posts: 0 mikemike
how about we trade dobbs, lidge, howard, ibanez, madson, werth and victorino for halliday? what does everyone think?
Posted: 08:42 PM on July 7, 2009
Posts: 0 Keith
BREAKING NEWS!
Phillies have traded mikemike and Cairo for a couple of bananas, good trade? anyways, everyone has a hit except Happ
Posted: 08:44 PM on July 7, 2009
Posts: 0 DJ
mikemike shut up! Seriously you come on here and sound like an idiot!
Posted: 08:48 PM on July 7, 2009
Posts: 0 DJ
Damn! Well the offense needs to wake up now!
Posted: 08:51 PM on July 7, 2009
Posts: 0 mikemike
you both make aj and little guy look intelligent, so you shut up. I know when it is over when I see it. we need to trade and trade now while our guys have value.
Posted: 08:51 PM on July 7, 2009
Posts: 0 nk
still cant believe the phillies had bases loaded and 0 outs and couldn’t get even a sac fly or run…sucks
Posted: 08:52 PM on July 7, 2009
Posts: 0 Bobby in Boston
Is mikemike posing as a mets fan? Phillies are the past, present, and future of this division. Phils will win this division going away. Mets will finish in 4th place, approximately 20 games behind us. Mark my words. And stop blaming injuries. Blame Minaya for not knowing how to spend that money. No depth, no guts, no good. That is the Mets. Even Alex Cora says the same thing.
And there, I’ve said too much about this incredibly irrelevant team from NYC.
Some insurance might be nice in this 3-2 game, but I’m getting more confident in this bullpen again…
Posted: 08:53 PM on July 7, 2009
Posts: 0 mikemike
I am a phillies fan, I just know when it is over unlike you stupid people. We are done for this year. We score 22 in one game and 3 in the next. harung is not that good of a pitcher. we just have lost it. I am greatful for 2008, but it is time to unload.
Back to my questions how about those for Haliday or even Santana?
Posted: 09:01 PM on July 7, 2009
Posts: 0 mikemike
and bobby you idiot it is a 3-3 game
Posted: 09:02 PM on July 7, 2009
Posts: 0 Manny
Can’t believe we loaded the bases with 0 outs and couldn’t get a single run in! Ugh…
Oh well, it’s still a tied game…
Posted: 09:06 PM on July 7, 2009
Posts: 0 maxhole
on vacation this week, but i just got a text from a bud saying werth, savery, and drabek is the likely trade for halladay. all i can find is speculation on this site, and i cant reach him for credibility. is there a reason he gave me those three names?
Posted: 09:07 PM on July 7, 2009
Posts: 0 Keith
Happ pitched alright
Posted: 09:08 PM on July 7, 2009
Posts: 0 Manny
Another solid start by Mr. Happ!!!
Posted: 09:08 PM on July 7, 2009
Posts: 0 Tracey
OK guys: It’s time to get some runs. Either that, or we need to convince MLB to allow us to use roll-over runs.
Posted: 09:08 PM on July 7, 2009
Posts: 0 Phil
Imagine a rotation of H cubed.
Halladay
Hamels
Happ
*drools*
Posted: 09:09 PM on July 7, 2009
Posts: 0 mikemike
maxhole – that is a steel if we can get him for that. lets do it. we may be contenders if we do. no trade = season over c’mon rubuen
Posted: 09:09 PM on July 7, 2009
Posts: 0 Manny
Alright? 7 IP, 3 runs… We’d be placing Moyer on a pedestal if he’d finish 7 innings… nothing against the old guy, but just saying…
Posted: 09:09 PM on July 7, 2009
Posts: 0 mikemike
besides, that was the original deal i posted about a week ago, so someone is reading this site.
Posted: 09:10 PM on July 7, 2009
Posts: 0 maxhole
ok im serious about this, but still who knows. my next door neighbor is the one who texted me. just got a second text saying his friend is a phillies intern who has the inside scoop. werth, savery, drabek for halladay is the word its supposed to happen by tomorrow
Posted: 09:11 PM on July 7, 2009
Posts: 0 Phil
Maxhole, I don’t believe that and if it is true that’s too much. We can’t give up our best pitching prospect and our everyday RF who is really awesome.
Posted: 09:13 PM on July 7, 2009
Posts: 0 mikemike
I am excited now, werth is a POS
Posted: 09:14 PM on July 7, 2009
Posts: 0 maxhole
phil i agree man, werth is reliable. unfortunately, thats prob the stuff itll take to pick up halladay
Posted: 09:14 PM on July 7, 2009
Posts: 0 Phil
Maxhole…it’s not true. The Jays do not need outfield help, they do want a major league ready SS, however. I strongly believe that Donald will be in a deal.
Posted: 09:17 PM on July 7, 2009
Posts: 0 Keith
eww no trading those players
Posted: 09:17 PM on July 7, 2009
Posts: 0 mikemike
I heard today the jays gm said it would take about 8-10 guys, but if they deal for 3 we r good. i am excited
Posted: 09:18 PM on July 7, 2009
Posts: 0 Miles
WHAT?! BRUNTLETT?! Ohhhh my.
Posted: 09:18 PM on July 7, 2009
Posts: 0 Terri
Eric Bruntlett?? WTH
Posted: 09:18 PM on July 7, 2009
Posts: 0 Tracey
Oh, come on! Ten hits and only 3 runs???
Posted: 09:21 PM on July 7, 2009
Posts: 0 Terri
seriously why is he still on this team.
Posted: 09:21 PM on July 7, 2009
Posts: 0 Ed R.
and that is a perfect example of how we need a solid right handed bat off the bench. Hell, I would have trusted Stairs in that situation over Bruntlett.
Posted: 09:21 PM on July 7, 2009
Posts: 0 mikemike
they need to trade bruntlett too, though he has no value on this earth. They actually read my post about trading those three for Halliday. I posted that a week ago and they are doing it. The power of these blogs is amazing. This is great. We are going to have a real starter, and make cole the 3 starter where bebelongs. now we need to trade lidge and madson for premium closers
Posted: 09:22 PM on July 7, 2009
Posts: 0 nk
whose decision is it to decide the PH because why would you use your WORST pinch hitter at this point in the game?? horrible decision
Posted: 09:23 PM on July 7, 2009
Posts: 0 Miles
That’s way having JRoll is so crucial on the defensive end…what a terrible terrible play by Hairston there. Could cost the Reds the game. I’ll take it!
Posted: 09:32 PM on July 7, 2009
Posts: 0 Terri
We can’t catch a break. Jimmy swinging at the first pitch!
Posted: 09:36 PM on July 7, 2009
Posts: 0 mikemike
we should tarde j-roll too because his hot streak adds value
Posted: 09:36 PM on July 7, 2009
Posts: 0 Ed R.
Trade bruntlett? How about release him? This is so typical Phillies, score a bunch of runs one night and the next night they somehow find it impossible to hit with RISP…the sad thing is, everyone saw this coming. Maddening.
Posted: 09:39 PM on July 7, 2009
Posts: 0 maxhole
so frustrating to use gamecast. this site keeps crapping out on me too
Posted: 09:39 PM on July 7, 2009
Posts: 0 Keith
mikemike we need to trade you to a Pirates blog
come on Phillies!
Posted: 09:41 PM on July 7, 2009
Posts: 0 Tracey
@Maxhole: I think there’s a problem with the site, because it’s crapping out on me even when I don’t have Gameday open.
Posted: 09:45 PM on July 7, 2009
Posts: 0 Tracey
Aw crap… reds take the lead.
Posted: 09:47 PM on July 7, 2009
Posts: 0 Keith
I hate seeing closers in non save situations
Posted: 09:47 PM on July 7, 2009
Posts: 0 Terri
Lidge is not good in these situations and he is not 100%. But honestly we should have scored like 6 runs.
Posted: 09:48 PM on July 7, 2009
Posts: 0 maxhole
lidge needs to remember how to throw a first pitch strike. fundamentals are out the door with him anymore. how do you expect to get guys out if you cant get ahead in the count
Posted: 09:50 PM on July 7, 2009
Posts: 0 nk
this game sucks…the phillies could have have had so many more runs at this point!! offense looked ok at the beginning of the game, but then they went back to swinging at bad pitches, being impatient, etc.
Posted: 09:51 PM on July 7, 2009
Posts: 0 Chris
Looks like the Phillies are back to doing what they do best: Sucking.
Posted: 09:51 PM on July 7, 2009
Posts: 0 Tracey
OK: It’s do-or-die time guys. We’re not getting any roll-over runs.
Posted: 09:52 PM on July 7, 2009
Posts: 0 Phils Phan
Can blame Lidge, but can blame crapping the bed with men on base even more. Poor loss (likely).
Posted: 09:52 PM on July 7, 2009
Posts: 0 DJ
Man I hate these types of games. Hopefully we can have a walk-off
Posted: 09:52 PM on July 7, 2009