Gameday: Mets (62-78) at Phillies (79-59)
Posted by Jason Bintliff, Fri, September 11, 2009 06:04 PM | Comments: 238
Gameday 2009, Posts
New York Mets (62-78) at Philadelphia Phillies (79-59)
Cole Hamels(8-9, 4.32 ERA) vs. Nelson Figueroa(2-4, 4.74 ERA)
Time: 7:05 at Citizens Bank Park
Weather: 66 Degrees, Rain
TV: MyPHL 17
“From the cradle of liberty, Philadelphia Pennsylvania. Do we have closure? No. No, the heinous acts of terrorism last Tuesday will be with us as long as we shall live.” -Harry Kalas
It was eight years ago today that the meaning of life was put into perspective for people all across America. As Major League Baseball decided to suspend its games in wake of the terror attacks against our great country, we realized that baseball is just that, a game.
When baseball resumed that weekend, it had a whole new meaning and importance than the week before. Baseball crossed over from a just a game, to a distraction from the rigors of what can sometimes be a brutal life. Baseball became the beginning of a healing process that still takes place eight years later. It became our collective defiance as a country. It was America’s proclamation that, “You may have knocked us down, but we as a people will ALWAYS rise again.”
Coming off a heartbreaking loss against the Nationals last night, the Phillies look to get back on track against the New York Mets. The Phillies bats finally woke up and showed signs of legitimate life for the first time in a week, but it was too little too late for Phils as their bid for a ninth inning comeback was dashed.
With the Marlins starting to breath down the Phillies necks, the Phillies need a productive weekend against the Mets. But don’t expect the Mets to just lay down and die.
Sure, they have been riddled with injuries to half of their starting line-up and have a AAA squad taking the field, but remember, these minor leaguers are playing for a paycheck in 2010 and beating the Phillies and making their postseason lives miserable, would be a nice notch on their belt.
Your Gameday Beer – Brooklyn Black Chocolate Stout
It’s a little chilly, right? Time for a beer you can snuggle up to, Black Chocolate Stout by the Brooklyn Brewery (famous for its lager). As the title implies, it’s a dark sweet brew. The chocolate flavor is nearly matched by the coffee, vanilla, toffee and roasted malt undertones but is certainly the centerpiece in the 10.6% stout. This dessert beer is heavy enough, so have it in place of coffee after dinner along with a biscuit of some sort. – By Brian
Go Phillies!
Posts: 0 Ed R.
Werth was after Howard for like the last two months, Ibanez finally shows life and now he moves back to the 5 hole. I don’t really get it.
I am all for giving Walker a chance too but more than that, I would rather we save a reliever and just burn Myers for 2 innings and get out of tonight using 3 total pitchers rather than 4.
Posted: 09:59 PM on September 11, 2009
Posts: 0 joedad
j reed franceur misplayed the ball in right, blloper worthy
Posted: 10:00 PM on September 11, 2009
Posts: 0 Brian of CO
oh good lord. Madson already has 5 blown saves. I sure hope he doesnt add to it.
Posted: 10:00 PM on September 11, 2009
Posts: 0 Terri
oh boy…
Posted: 10:00 PM on September 11, 2009
Posts: 0 Jeff
charlie sucks. should of left myers in,
Posted: 10:00 PM on September 11, 2009
Posts: 0 Stuart
I wouldve loved to see myers stay in and I think he should have. my only reasoning is that maybe cholly is trying to get some confidence in madson before the end of the season/post season. but i think we should have a committee closing games and myers should be in now, and we would prob not be pulling our hair out like we are now.
Posted: 10:01 PM on September 11, 2009
Posts: 0 Brian of CO
I think Madson is trying his best Lidge impression. 6 pitches and bring Myers out. Charlie sometime makes some REALLY stupid decisions.
Posted: 10:01 PM on September 11, 2009
Posts: 0 j reed
Walker Texas Ranger
Posted: 10:01 PM on September 11, 2009
Posts: 0 Ed R.
joedad for me its not about hating on Madson. I am all about him being the closer right now, actually, scratch that. I’d rather it by Myers or Walker but I am ok with Charlies decision to use Madson as the closer. My issue with tonight is that Myers threw 6 pitches last inning, he is fresh and still good to go for another inning. If he gives up a hit or two, then bring in Madson but atleast try and save him if you can.
Posted: 10:01 PM on September 11, 2009
Posts: 0 Mike D.
Meatball, even GameCast said so. And joedad, Madson’s blown 3-run leads before, remember?
j reed, that you up to bat? Could you line out to Utley so he can double up Santos?
Posted: 10:01 PM on September 11, 2009
Posts: 0 bob
Very odd Jeff, but the beauty of pennant race baseball
Posted: 10:03 PM on September 11, 2009
Posts: 0 Mostone
Whew!
Posted: 10:03 PM on September 11, 2009
Posts: 0 Brian of CO
ok, I will trade 1 run for 2 outs. Lets get this last out Mad Dog.
Posted: 10:03 PM on September 11, 2009
Posts: 0 Ed R.
I my name is converted save. I show up every so often. Pleased to meet you.
Posted: 10:04 PM on September 11, 2009
Posts: 0 j reed
there you go Mike D. not a line out
Posted: 10:04 PM on September 11, 2009
Posts: 0 Mike D.
5-3 Nats now, Uggla just homered. Die, Fish, die!
Posted: 10:04 PM on September 11, 2009
Posts: 0 Andrew
Guess the phils arent going to get swept?
Plus the marlins are losing
I guess the sky isnt falling and jsut maybe the phils will make the playoffs this year
Losng 1 of 3 to the senators and youd think we were the nationals or the mutts
Posted: 10:04 PM on September 11, 2009
Posts: 0 fitz
lol nice. Don’t know how confident Charlie will be to throw Madson out there again.
Posted: 10:05 PM on September 11, 2009
Posts: 0 Jeff
I just dont feel comfy with Madson. Myers is a much better option with Madson in his normal role.
Posted: 10:05 PM on September 11, 2009
Posts: 0 Ed R.
5-3 Nats. Uggla led off the 9th with a homer. No outs.
Posted: 10:05 PM on September 11, 2009
Posts: 0 j reed
mike D.
but the double play as requested
Posted: 10:05 PM on September 11, 2009
Posts: 0 Brian of CO
Ok, so thats the difference between Madson and Lidge. Lidge gives up a hit then flips out and loses. Madson settles down. Oh crap 5-3 Uggla hit a homer, Ross single, no outs. Freakin Nats in the 9th inning.
Posted: 10:05 PM on September 11, 2009
Posts: 0 Andrew
Wes Helms on decl for the marlins
that should end it
Posted: 10:06 PM on September 11, 2009
Posts: 0 Mike D.
Still no outs, man on first. Damn it.
Posted: 10:06 PM on September 11, 2009
Posts: 0 Ed R.
Single by Cody Ross. Runner on 1st, no outs. 5-3 Nats.
Can I get a GIDP?!?!?!
Posted: 10:07 PM on September 11, 2009
Posts: 0 Brian of CO
Loom Andrew, I told you I dont ALWAYS disagree with you. But it is hard to disagree with that comment since its fact and not opinion. :)
Posted: 10:07 PM on September 11, 2009
Posts: 0 Andrew
How pathetic theres what 400 in the stands in Florida?
And they are getting a new stadium? why?
Posted: 10:07 PM on September 11, 2009
Posts: 0 Jeff
Here come the Marlins. Please hang on.
Posted: 10:07 PM on September 11, 2009
Posts: 0 j reed
Definitely Myers…more tools in the tool box than Madson but not tonight to sloppy considering his hip
Posted: 10:07 PM on September 11, 2009
Posts: 0 Ed R.
Ok I am not going to update on the Fish game anymore. Enough people are doing it.
Posted: 10:08 PM on September 11, 2009
Posts: 0 Andrew
ok macdougal needs to be lifted
Posted: 10:08 PM on September 11, 2009
Posts: 0 Brian of CO
AW$^_Q#)^W$%H&W$Y^SE%YG. Freaking Nationals.
Posted: 10:08 PM on September 11, 2009
Posts: 0 Mike D.
Hell, the Marlins are going to win, aren’t they?
Posted: 10:09 PM on September 11, 2009
Posts: 0 Jeff
1ST AND 2ND NOBODY OUT. CRAP
Posted: 10:09 PM on September 11, 2009
Posts: 0 Ed R.
Because they think a new stadium will draw fans…nope, it won’t No one wants to sit in the humidity that is the Miami weather. It’s a shame for the team but oh well.
Posted: 10:09 PM on September 11, 2009
Posts: 0 Ed R.
Yes Mike, they are going to win.
Posted: 10:11 PM on September 11, 2009
Posts: 0 bob
Come on Nats-friggin pretend for 10 seconds that you are an MLB baseball team!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted: 10:11 PM on September 11, 2009
Posts: 0 Jeff
1 OUT STIRKE OUT…2 MORE
Posted: 10:11 PM on September 11, 2009
Posts: 0 Mike D.
Is the live feed not working for anyone else?
Posted: 10:12 PM on September 11, 2009
Posts: 0 Brian of CO
We just can not catch a break. This was the break we needed to
Posted: 10:12 PM on September 11, 2009
Posts: 0 Jeff
Pretend they are playing us. LOL
Posted: 10:12 PM on September 11, 2009
Posts: 0 jt
Nats closer doing everything he can to blow the game.
Posted: 10:13 PM on September 11, 2009
Posts: 0 Andrew
senators win
Posted: 10:13 PM on September 11, 2009
Posts: 0 Jeff
GAME OVER…WOOOOOO DOUBLE PLAY
Posted: 10:13 PM on September 11, 2009
Posts: 0 Brian of CO
There was that gift! SWEET!
Posted: 10:13 PM on September 11, 2009
Posts: 0 Ed R.
GAME OVER!!! NATS WIN!!!
Posted: 10:14 PM on September 11, 2009
Posts: 0 Mike D.
*Exhales*
6 games up, and my, how taxing it was.
Posted: 10:14 PM on September 11, 2009
Posts: 0 David
Fish lose. Exhale everyone!
Posted: 10:14 PM on September 11, 2009
Posts: 0 Jeff
For one saturday night all good is restored in the land of the Nation. Is this fun or what. LOL
Posted: 10:15 PM on September 11, 2009
Posts: 0 Phils Phan
Suck it, Marlins. Feel the pain of an almost, but not quite, comeback failure.
Posted: 10:15 PM on September 11, 2009