Gameday: Giants (73-60) at Phillies (76-54)
Posted by Amanda Orr, Thu, September 03, 2009 06:20 PM | Comments: 175
Gameday 2009, Posts
San Francisco Giants (73-60) at Philadelphia Phillies (76-54)
Tim Lincecum (13-4, 2.33) vs. Pedro Martinez (2-0, 4.50 ERA)
Time: 7:05 p.m at Citizens Bank Park
Weather: Sunny, 74
TV: Comcast Sportsnet, MLB Network
Twitter: Phillies Nation
Pedro Martinez will be glad to hear that there is no rain in tonight’s forecast. However, with Tim Lincecum on the mound, a long rain delay doesn’t sound like a bad idea.
The Phillies bats need to wake up for the rubber match of the series. They’ve scored only one run during the entire series, and 11 in the last six games. It will not be easy to manufacture runs off, arguably, the best pitcher in the National League. Like Brad Penny last night, Lincecum pitched eight scoreless innings against the Phillies this season.
Ryan Howard has two home runs in his career against Lincecum. Randy Winn is 6-for-9 with 4 RBI against Pedro since 2004.
In case you have not seen David Wright’s ridiculous looking helmet that will be mandatory for all minor leaguers next season, don’t be surprised to see Shane Victorino sporting a large, “Great Gazoo” type helmet. Todd Zolecki reports Victorino will be trying out the new helmet tonight. As usual, Shane will bat second in the lineup. Victorino is batting .267 with a home run in 15 at-bats against Lincecum.
Your Gameday Beer – Green Flash Le Freak
There is no coincidence in tonight’s selection, but it’s a great beer nonetheless. You might mistake Le Freak for a Tripel by the way it looks and its 9.2% alcohol content; however, it tastes and smells like an American IPA – it’s actually considered a hybrid of the two. Eat it with your favorite peaches dish, it will bring out the Belgian flavors of the beer. – By Brian
GO PHILLIES!
Posts: 0 Manny
Just make him throw his pitches, Pedro
Posted: 08:11 PM on September 3, 2009
Posts: 0 j reed
well when a 38 year old pitcher whose been out of the bigs for a year at least makes contact, its gotta suck for Ibanez who has 2 K’s to keep him company in the dug out.
Posted: 08:15 PM on September 3, 2009
Posts: 0 j reed
almost, risky but I liked it
Posted: 08:17 PM on September 3, 2009
Posts: 0 Ed R.
Anyone notice that Pedro is shaking his head at J-Roll as to whether he wants to attempt a pick off or not? It’s like he is trying to distract the runner. I have never seen that before.
Posted: 08:20 PM on September 3, 2009
Posts: 0 j reed
pedro throw towards Molina’s quad…
Posted: 08:22 PM on September 3, 2009
Posts: 0 Manny
MAKE HIM PAY BIG BROWN
Posted: 08:28 PM on September 3, 2009
Posts: 0 Ed R.
Howard is going to go yard…I can feel it…
Posted: 08:28 PM on September 3, 2009
Posts: 0 Mike D.
HOWARD!!!!
Posted: 08:29 PM on September 3, 2009
Posts: 0 Tracey
WOO HOO!!!! RYAN!!!!
Posted: 08:29 PM on September 3, 2009
Posts: 0 Manny
WOHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!! BIG BROWN DELIVERS!!!!!!!!!
Posted: 08:29 PM on September 3, 2009
Posts: 0 justphantastic
WHAT’S with victorino? – how many pitches has he seen tonight? 6- perhaps 7
Posted: 08:29 PM on September 3, 2009
Posts: 0 Jessie
Ed you called it
Posted: 08:29 PM on September 3, 2009
Posts: 0 Ed R.
well maybe that was just gas from dinner, but I’ll take a double. Way to go Big Brown!!
Posted: 08:29 PM on September 3, 2009
Posts: 0 Keith
alright Howard! :D
Posted: 08:29 PM on September 3, 2009
Posts: 0 Jeff
GOOD CALL ED R. VERY GOOD CALL GUY. YOU WERE ON THE MONEY..KEEP THOSE GOOD FEELINGS.
Posted: 08:30 PM on September 3, 2009
Posts: 0 j reed
Way to go Ryhno!
Posted: 08:30 PM on September 3, 2009
Posts: 0 j reed
let’s go Pedro
Posted: 08:33 PM on September 3, 2009
Posts: 0 Ed R.
well you make enough predictions eventually you are bound to get one right…
Posted: 08:34 PM on September 3, 2009
Posts: 0 Manny
Cmon Pedro, get through this inning and then it’s the Bridge to Lidge
Posted: 08:34 PM on September 3, 2009
Posts: 0 Manny
9 Ks!!!!!!!!! Holyyyy
Posted: 08:37 PM on September 3, 2009
Posts: 0 Manny
BRAVO PEDRO, BRAVO!
Posted: 08:38 PM on September 3, 2009
Posts: 0 Jessie
should pedro come out for the 8th?
Posted: 08:38 PM on September 3, 2009
Posts: 0 Ed R.
2002 is calling…someone kidnapped their Pedro.
Posted: 08:39 PM on September 3, 2009
Posts: 0 Ed R.
Normally I would say no but Madson has been shaky as hell. Oh well. Gotta get his stuff together eventually.
Posted: 08:40 PM on September 3, 2009
Posts: 0 Tracey
@Ed: LOL!
Posted: 08:40 PM on September 3, 2009
Posts: 0 Manny
Rauuuuul :(
Posted: 08:41 PM on September 3, 2009
Posts: 0 j reed
if it means Madson – yeah go with Pedro
Posted: 08:41 PM on September 3, 2009
Posts: 0 Keith
Ibanez automatic K these days, very sad.
Posted: 08:41 PM on September 3, 2009
Posts: 0 Ed R.
So are the fans going to throw their hats on the field to signify Ibanez’s hat trick?
Posted: 08:42 PM on September 3, 2009
Posts: 0 Tracey
I’d say it depends on the batting. Pedro shouldn’t come to bat, but if he doesn’t, let him take the 8th and bat for him in the 9th.
Posted: 08:42 PM on September 3, 2009
Posts: 0 Jessie
what happended to feliz hitting?
Posted: 08:43 PM on September 3, 2009
Posts: 0 Manny
You have to go with Madson and Lidge now…
Getting 7 innings out of Pedro (especially when his last start was 2 IP) is the max you can get from him.
Posted: 08:43 PM on September 3, 2009
Posts: 0 Tracey
Ah, I see Cholly has taken my advice. :D
Posted: 08:43 PM on September 3, 2009
Posts: 0 Manny
And now they just pinch-hit for him..so yea
Posted: 08:43 PM on September 3, 2009
Posts: 0 Mike D.
Well done, Pedro, well done. I can now tell my unborn kids I saw an almost-vintage Pedro Martinez start in a Phillies uniform when he is inducted into the hall of fame.
P.S.: Wheels saying “he’s due” is possibly the biggest jinx in baseball.
Posted: 08:44 PM on September 3, 2009
Posts: 0 Tracey
The way Stairs has been hitting, you might as well bat Pedro.
Posted: 08:44 PM on September 3, 2009
Posts: 0 j reed
crap! I wanted pedro, not madson…i wanted chooch to make the 3rd out so Pedro could pitch the 8th
Posted: 08:44 PM on September 3, 2009
Posts: 0 justphantastic
it will be another game like the cole hamels Game that lidge blew
gtrat effort by the starter – nothing to show for it..
Posted: 08:44 PM on September 3, 2009
Posts: 0 Manny
3-1 for Stairs… !!
Posted: 08:45 PM on September 3, 2009
Posts: 0 Tracey
Yeah, Pedro can strike out just as well as Stairs.
Posted: 08:45 PM on September 3, 2009
Posts: 0 Mostone
Well, that was pointless.
Posted: 08:46 PM on September 3, 2009
Posts: 0 Manny
Poor Stairs…
Okay. Bridge to Lidge now. Who’s ready? I am.
Posted: 08:46 PM on September 3, 2009
Posts: 0 Keith
*wonders when Stairs will get a hit*
Posted: 08:46 PM on September 3, 2009
Posts: 0 Jessie
K for stairs AGAIN!
Posted: 08:46 PM on September 3, 2009
Posts: 0 Mike D.
Like I said…the biggest jinx in baseball. Stairs is an automatic K at 3-2 on that breaking ball away. Anyone else notice that?
Posted: 08:46 PM on September 3, 2009
Posts: 0 justphantastic
great move ph**** stairs
the ball was in the ph********* dirt…
Posted: 08:46 PM on September 3, 2009
Posts: 0 j reed
alright madson, good 1 out
Posted: 08:48 PM on September 3, 2009
Posts: 0 Ed R.
Well Stairs thank you very much for one big hit. I hope we do not bring him back next year.
Come on MAD DOG!!!
Posted: 08:48 PM on September 3, 2009
Posts: 0 Mostone
This feels like a post-season game to me. I’m counting down the outs. (Ha – and as I typed that McCarthy just said that the Phils need to get 5 outs.)
Posted: 08:49 PM on September 3, 2009
Posts: 0 Manny
Naaaaaasty changeup
Posted: 08:50 PM on September 3, 2009