Gameday: Mets (63-80) at Phillies (81-60)
Posted by Brian Michael, Sun, September 13, 2009 07:30 PM | Comments: 71
Gameday 2009, Posts
New York Mets (63-80) at Philadelphia Phillies (81-60)
Tim Redding (2-5, 5.78) vs. Pedro Martinez (4-0, 3.64)
Time: 8:05 p.m at Citizens Bank Park
Weather: Clear, 75
TV: ESPN
Twitter: Phillies Nation
One down, one to go. After barely surviving another ninth inning scare, the Philllies look to take the series against the “rival” Mets and sweep the Sunday doubleheader.
Phillie-killer Tim Redding will trot out for the Mets tonight sporting a .161 opponent batting average and a 2.00 ERA at Citizen’s Bank Park. In his last start, however, he was a little wild throwing 48% of his pitches for balls. In his words, it was “probably the worst day I’ve ever had with command of the fastball.” (Let’s hope he spoke too soon with that quote.) Chase Utley has had success against the right-hander going 10-for-22.
Opposing Redding on the mound for the Phillies will be Pedro Martinez who is coming off a 119-pitch performance last week against the Nationals. The Phillies are 6-0 in games Pedro has started, and he got the win in his one start against his former team. In that game, he went six innings allowing 4 earned runs on 7 hits including 2 home runs while maintaining a decent groundball-to-flyball ratio (6/14), which he has done all season (26/62). Pay close attention for his matchups against Angel Pagan who has hit 2 home runs in 3 career at bats against Pedro.
With Shane Victorino’s home run in game one, the number of Phillies with double-digit home run tallies now stands at 7. Carlos Ruiz can add to that number with a homer tonight. Also worth noting: the Phillies last five losses have all been by a single run.
The nightcap will be nationally televised on ESPN with Jon Miller and Joe Morgan calling the game.
Your Gameday Beer – Double Dog Double Pale Ale
We’re doing a daily double of Double beers today with Double Dog Double Pale Ale. This is another beer from the Flying Dog brewery in Maryland which features those gonzo illustrations by Ralph Steadman. Being a Pale Ale, it is naturally infused with hops which give it a citrus aroma and flavor. There are also sweet notes of caramel malts and dark fruit alongside bitter spices which hit you towards the end. Despite its 11.5% ABV, it is fairly drinkable beer. Have it with those leftover steak fajitas.
Go Phillies!
Posts: 0 joedad
How about starting the game with the closer, then bring in the setup guy in the second, a mop up guy in the third and the starter to finish the rest?
Posted: 08:15 PM on September 13, 2009
Posts: 0 joedad
I saw a 2004 postseason recap on MLB today and they showed Martinez’s famous quote, “I just tip my hat and call the Yankees my daddy”. Fans mocked him and chanted “who’s your daddy?” to which Martinez responded, “I actually realized that I was somebody important, because I caught the attention of 60,000 people, plus the whole world watching a guy that if you reverse time back 15 years ago, I was sitting under a mango tree without 50 cents to pay for a bus.”
Posted: 08:26 PM on September 13, 2009
Posts: 0 j reed
pedro really schooled Murphy with that 3-2 change-up. good work by j roll and the Flyin H
Posted: 08:27 PM on September 13, 2009
Posts: 0 j reed
…so far were taking it redding the phillie killer
Posted: 08:32 PM on September 13, 2009
Posts: 0 j reed
looks like a generous strikie zone…should help out pedro
Posted: 08:35 PM on September 13, 2009
Posts: 0 joedad
Cy didn’t have his Cy stuff until the 4th hitter came up
Posted: 08:44 PM on September 13, 2009
Posts: 0 joedad
And Babe Schneider is playing too? Tough game.
Posted: 08:48 PM on September 13, 2009
Posts: 0 Repeat
The elbow is connected to the….. Mets woes…
Posted: 08:51 PM on September 13, 2009
Posts: 0 teejvee
Phils are a disaster.
Should they manage to limp into the playoffs, they’ll be gone fast.
Can you imagine these clowns trying to close out a game against the top of the order of a good team?
(Remember all these blown saves latley have come against the bottom of the order)
OT trying to score against good pitchers?
Posted: 08:57 PM on September 13, 2009
Posts: 0 John MCCain
My friends, I’m not whispering……. This is the way I talk all the time..
Posted: 08:57 PM on September 13, 2009
Posts: 0 joedad
LOL Repeat
Posted: 09:00 PM on September 13, 2009
Posts: 0 karen
So, I have no idea who those first people are but I think the Phillies can get into the playoffs and make a run if they can focus on the team effort rather than on individual stats…..I think Pedro is the most focused on the big picture and I am loving him each time he pitches more and more….the bullpen is a problem though
Posted: 09:12 PM on September 13, 2009
Posts: 0 Repeat!
Karen, I like your frame of mind. How about Pedro?…He’s doing it again.. Once they move Lidge…The BP will be begin to stabalize… A little more than some may think. We have the depth ..We have to live and die with the O’s problems w/risp.. Just get in the playoffs because u never know what may happen… We all found that out last year.
Posted: 09:30 PM on September 13, 2009
Posts: 0 Joe
10 in a row! Today is a great day for pitching surprises. Starting pitching, that is. The ninth inning drama was not a surprise.
Posted: 09:37 PM on September 13, 2009
Posts: 0 joedad
This is a pitching duel between one of the top 10 all-time greatest pitchers of all time and Pedro Martinez.
Posted: 09:42 PM on September 13, 2009
Posts: 0 j reed
teejvee – they did beat wainwright, harden, haren, santana, beckett, burnett, kershaw, jurrjens…they have also lost to scrubs….
Posted: 10:01 PM on September 13, 2009
Posts: 0 j reed
and cc
Posted: 10:03 PM on September 13, 2009
Posts: 0 Keith
all teams can beat the great pitchers and lose to the bad pitchers, it makes it exciting
Posted: 10:04 PM on September 13, 2009
Posts: 0 charlie
Whoever said we were facing Cy Young Redding was correct. WE ARE SO IMPATIENT AT THE PLATE. This game is too close for comfort.
Posted: 10:09 PM on September 13, 2009
Posts: 0 Radi0
Our offense is once again PATHETIC. Ugh. If we lose this one, it’s solely on them. We couldn’t ask for any more from Pedro, and they just can’t support him. Sad.
Posted: 10:21 PM on September 13, 2009
Posts: 0 Andrew
The clown who was a disaster with the mets. Steve Phillips says pedro is in discussion for the playoff roster?
Try starting game 1 and our best pitcher right now.
I wonder who is going to close?
Where is Briam who predicted a mets sweep this weekend? lol
Posted: 10:21 PM on September 13, 2009
Posts: 0 Repeat!
Amazing Pedro! 7inns 5 hits against your former team on National TV… Wow!
Posted: 10:22 PM on September 13, 2009
Posts: 0 David, the Mets fan from Queens
Jayson Werth was hit and didn’t score – that’s what you call a productive inning for the Mets!
Posted: 10:29 PM on September 13, 2009
Posts: 0 charlie
The 8th is when the Mets will win this game. Again pitiful, no offense tonight.
Posted: 10:29 PM on September 13, 2009
Posts: 0 David, the Mets fan from Queens
Pedro Martinez, in 2009, is what I like to deem, “Pedro à la 2005.”
Posted: 10:33 PM on September 13, 2009
Posts: 0 alskdfj
philly fans are so baseball dumb, the pitches arent close, stop crying!!!!
Posted: 10:35 PM on September 13, 2009
Posts: 0 Andrew
Yea david the Pedro the mets never saw lol.
Posted: 10:37 PM on September 13, 2009
Posts: 0 fitz
alskdfj this the first baseball game you have ever watched buddy?
Posted: 10:37 PM on September 13, 2009
Posts: 0 Andrew
125 pitches?????/
i dunno about this
Posted: 10:38 PM on September 13, 2009
Posts: 0 David, the Mets fan from Queens
Well, there were instances where he showed the same grit and talent you’re seeing tonight in 2005. Mind you, Andrew, he’s only a little over two months thus far.
Posted: 10:39 PM on September 13, 2009
Posts: 0 Andrew
your kidding me???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????
Posted: 10:40 PM on September 13, 2009
Posts: 0 fitz
lol Charlie wants his arm to fall off
Posted: 10:40 PM on September 13, 2009
Posts: 0 Terri
What happen to the offense in this game?
Posted: 10:40 PM on September 13, 2009
Posts: 0 David, the Mets fan from Queens
Danny denied the already satiated crowd with a double!
Pedro! Don’t break your arm!
Posted: 10:40 PM on September 13, 2009
Posts: 0 Andrew
i guess petey is in there for the 9th too
I am starting to liek this guy
Posted: 10:41 PM on September 13, 2009
Posts: 0 David, the Mets fan from Queens
No! Danny returned the favor!
Posted: 10:41 PM on September 13, 2009
Posts: 0 fitz
What a horrible play by Murphy
Posted: 10:41 PM on September 13, 2009
Posts: 0 Keith
wow, great job Pedro! :D :D :D
Posted: 10:43 PM on September 13, 2009
Posts: 0 j reed
whoa….
Posted: 10:43 PM on September 13, 2009
Posts: 0 Andrew
People so under value Ruiz
It makes me sick
But I really dont want to argue with people who think Piazza was good and that Ruiz isnt they are simply morons.
Posted: 10:45 PM on September 13, 2009
Posts: 0 j reed
And stealing 3rd with a left handed batter up….that’s alfonso soriano dumb
Posted: 10:45 PM on September 13, 2009
Posts: 0 Manny
Holy CRAP///// Kendrick has a great outing…. and THEN PEDRO FREAKING SHUTS THEM DOWN IN 8!!!!!!!!!!! WHAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :)
Posted: 10:46 PM on September 13, 2009
Posts: 0 lidge fever
whos closing
Posted: 10:46 PM on September 13, 2009
Posts: 0 Manny
C’mon Phillies let’s get some insurance runs!!!
Posted: 10:47 PM on September 13, 2009
Posts: 0 lidge fever
is it madsons turn to blow it? i though it was lidges …dam
Posted: 10:47 PM on September 13, 2009
Posts: 0 Manny
Looks like they don’t trust Walker too much for these high-pressure situations…
Posted: 10:48 PM on September 13, 2009
Posts: 0 j reed
Andrew – I don’t…my only qualm is that he sets up on the outside corner and gets into that low squat to soon. other than that how can any have a problem with him
what 4 days in a row for madson. now friggin way
Posted: 10:49 PM on September 13, 2009
Posts: 0 Radi0
Madson’s coming in the 9th. We’re gonna lose. I am 99.6% certain of this.
Posted: 10:49 PM on September 13, 2009
Posts: 0 j reed
this is ridiculous….
Posted: 10:51 PM on September 13, 2009
Posts: 0 Manny
Seriously, we are using Madson wayyyyy too often…
Posted: 10:51 PM on September 13, 2009