Gameday: Phillies (86-60) at Braves (78-69)
Posted by Amanda Orr, Sat, September 19, 2009 06:10 PM | Comments: 117
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Philadelphia Phillies (86-60) at Atlanta Braves (78-69)
Pedro Martinez (5-0, 2.87) vs. Javier Vazquez (13-9, 3.01)
Time: 7:00 p.m at Turner Field in Atlanta
Weather: Rain, 78
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Twitter: Phillies Nation
Ryan Howard’s big night and Kyle Kendrick’s stellar relief appearance each played big roles in the Phillies’ sixth consecutive win. The magic number stands at eight, as the Phillies close in on their third consecutive National League East crown.
Heavy rain is in the forecast, so that must mean that Pedro Martinez is on the mound. Lately, he has looked like the Pedro of old. Martinez is coming off a 130-pitch effort in his eight inning shutout against the New York Mets. Hoping Mother Nature does not strike, Pedro will try to improve to a perfect 6-0. Pedro’s last start against the Braves was shortened due to rain.
Martinez will be opposed by Javier Vazquez. In his last three starts, he is 3-0 and has allowed two runs during that span. Against the Phillies this season, Vazquez is 1-1 with a 3.81 ERA. Ryan Howard, who homered twice last night, is batting .364 with two home runs against Vazquez this season.
Tonight’s Lineup: Shane Victorino (gastrointestinal problems) and Carlos Ruiz (sprained wrist) are out of tonight’s lineup.
Rollins (SS), Francisco (CF), Utley (2B), Howard (1B), Werth (RF), Ibanez (LF), Feliz (3B), Bako (C), Martinez P.
Your Gameday Beer- Kiltlifter
I’m visiting the Phoenix area and just had this delicious beer brewed by the Four Peaks Brewing Company. Kiltlifter, as the name implies (among other things), was developed in the Scottish Ale style, meaning it possesses a dark amber color and is a tad creamier than a traditional ale (but not as creamy as real Scottish ales). My immediate impression likened it to a thick Yuengling in color, texture and flavor – sweet roasted malts, apple/caramel tastes without the bitterness of a hoppy beer. Have it with a chorizo burrito as is the style here in the desert. – By Brian
GO PHILLIES!
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USC just lost to an unranked Washington team 16-13…..hahahaha……Pete’s face after the kick went through the uprights was priceless……hahahahaha
Posted: 06:57 PM on September 19, 2009
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Enjoy in Huskies’ fans..Party like it’s 2012.. I mean really rub it in…..
Posted: 06:59 PM on September 19, 2009
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If Pedro gives us another 7/8 strong inns again tonite, I don’t know if I’ll be able to handle it…. I mean he can’t still be this good at this point…..Can he?
Posted: 07:07 PM on September 19, 2009
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yeah, the league still han’t s caught up to him so yeah he could do it …has he faced the braves yet, i don’t recall. Be interesting to see how he handles McCann
Posted: 07:15 PM on September 19, 2009
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justin morneau done for the season which is good news for the tigers and good news for us…the tigers are the contending team that poses the least threat to our BP should we make it to the dance.
Posted: 07:20 PM on September 19, 2009
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thanks braves for not working the count, not that you might want to get our starters out of the game with our fabulous bull pen in the ICU
Posted: 07:28 PM on September 19, 2009
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Repeat; Penn State fans must really be loving the upset of USC. Yeah, I hope that the Huskies and their fans rub it in too. USC and their fans gloated and rubbed it in in no small measure when they beat PSU in the Rose Bowl. Wonder how far USC will fall in the polls?
I love seeing Bobby Cox sitting there in the Braves’ dugout agonizing and griping about the umpire’s balls and strikes calls. No sympathy for Bobby. His Atlanta teams had their way with the Phillies and most other NL teams when they won all those pennants in the 1990s.
Posted: 07:29 PM on September 19, 2009
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damn straight….the best have been those games when the Braves bull pen was so bad the thought that they were throwing games crossed my mind
Posted: 07:47 PM on September 19, 2009
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pedro baby may the force be with you
Posted: 07:48 PM on September 19, 2009
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wtf he’s had all 3 guys at 2 strikes and can’t finish em.
Posted: 07:48 PM on September 19, 2009
Posts: 0 Griffin
After the 130 pitch performance, I’m not expecting much from Pedro tonight.
Posted: 07:50 PM on September 19, 2009
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good work feliz…keep that man on third
Posted: 07:50 PM on September 19, 2009
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hard luck break there good break there baseball karma
Posted: 07:56 PM on September 19, 2009
Posts: 0 Andrew
I am watching the braves feed. I love mccarthy and sarge but I cant take him anymore
If I lived in philly and had to listen to him nightly id hang myself.
Id rather have silence or finger nails scratching a board.
How does chris wheeler have a job?
He is the worst brodcaster of any form i have ever come across.
Really if i couldnt switch to other teams feeds id not be able to watch
who does he have naked pictures of?
why why why does my team have to have this?
Dibble is great hes sitting here on a crappy nationals team
hell even the mets broadcasters i can stomach
ok theres my rant for the month i cant believe he has this job
Posted: 07:59 PM on September 19, 2009
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ARGH Tartar sauce!
Posted: 08:00 PM on September 19, 2009
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I think Sarge brings absolutely nothing to the table and is a complete waste. I don’t mind Wheeler as much but I know that all Phillies fans hate him. Overall, I think the Phillies announcers are a tad below average compared to the rest of baseball. That’s just my two cents.
Posted: 08:03 PM on September 19, 2009
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Sarge i can stomach. Well below average. Do you have the package to hear all the others?
i just had to get it off my chest it is kind of sad to have the team be so good and have this. Sarge doesnt make me physicly ill. Wheeler does.
Posted: 08:06 PM on September 19, 2009
Posts: 0 Colorado Joe
Ugghh! I hope Pedro can get out of the 3rd.
Posted: 08:07 PM on September 19, 2009
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Howard should’ve had that one
Posted: 08:07 PM on September 19, 2009
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Well Andrew, short of a catastrophic event, terminal disease or a sudden yen to join a suicide cult, Wheels aint goin’ anywhere…you have more job security in the Phillies front office than pervert priest in the Catholic chruch
Posted: 08:07 PM on September 19, 2009
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dodged one there
Posted: 08:10 PM on September 19, 2009
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Sarge a complete waste?? Never mind… You’re not even worth it….
Posted: 08:13 PM on September 19, 2009
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merry xmas escobar….cmon with the world cup overacting…it hit your fricking elbow guard
Posted: 08:13 PM on September 19, 2009
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Andrew, I’ve lived in NYC all my life so in order to hear the Phils, I’ve had to subscribe to MLB extra innings and MLB.tv
Some team’s announcers (White Sox, Cubs, Nats) are blatant homers. Other teams have pretty good announcers (Blue Jays, Reds, Cards and dare I say it, the Mets).
I don’t know why I pay so much attention to the announcers!
Posted: 08:14 PM on September 19, 2009
Posts: 0 j reed
okay not good but still managable let’s stop the hemorraging
Posted: 08:15 PM on September 19, 2009
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Last chance to salvage this one…
Posted: 08:17 PM on September 19, 2009
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Florida and Atlanta are really bad. But I cant wheeler so i am peachtree tv lol
I really like Dibble for the nats he is really hard on the team. To me the SF team is the best in baseball and Mark grace is the best color guy.
Posted: 08:18 PM on September 19, 2009
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Oh i guess the yankees win the yankees the yankees win guy is more annoying than wheeler but its very close
and hes only on a wheeler level when doing that specific call
Posted: 08:19 PM on September 19, 2009
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Dibble is pretty good, but the Nats play-by-play guy is awful. Mark Grace is awesome for Arizona and Jon Miller is so much better doing games without Joe Morgan.
Dibble reminds me of Keith Hernandez, who is not afraid to call out his own team.
Posted: 08:19 PM on September 19, 2009
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John Sterling is THE worst announcer in baseball. I agree with you there.
Posted: 08:20 PM on September 19, 2009
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Pedro never gives up! I love it… Make the score 3-1 or 3-2 by no later than the 6th and we can steal this one big time….
Posted: 08:20 PM on September 19, 2009
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griffin,
Harleson for the Sox is bad…he could be good; he has a good deep voice and decent cadence but other than the Buerle’s perfect game, he celebrates way too much….redefines being a “homer”
Posted: 08:20 PM on September 19, 2009
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speaking of Sarge every time this puts me on the floor laughing.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rJ-zRNQGiaY
Posted: 08:21 PM on September 19, 2009
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that’s a start
Posted: 08:22 PM on September 19, 2009
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the play by play fo rthe nationals is very bad i agree
I like dibble do not care for Hernandez. that may come from met hatred though.
Posted: 08:23 PM on September 19, 2009
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i think it is going to be one of those nights for the offense.
Posted: 08:24 PM on September 19, 2009
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Pedro shuold have never been allowed to make 130 pitches last time out
but it was good for team moral i guess
Posted: 08:26 PM on September 19, 2009
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andrew i remember that…
Posted: 08:26 PM on September 19, 2009
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i post that and hes out of the game
Posted: 08:27 PM on September 19, 2009
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Posted: 08:30 PM on September 19, 2009
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i smell a mets hex going on here
Posted: 08:30 PM on September 19, 2009
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I guess only White men with deep voices can announce games huh? Because they’re voices are so “pure”… I mean a black male with a deep voice is so “scary.” Give me a bleeping brake… And certainly not women either…. Right?
Posted: 08:32 PM on September 19, 2009
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Sarge ever comment on his son testing positive for roids?
Posted: 08:32 PM on September 19, 2009
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tonight is not their night.
Posted: 08:33 PM on September 19, 2009
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I guess that’s what we get for letting pedro throw 130 pitches but come on cholly your bringing in durbin he sucks I though it’d be the old man btw mclouth out if bako can actually make a good throw there.
Posted: 08:35 PM on September 19, 2009
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i guess the death to bako contingent will be joining the feed
Posted: 08:35 PM on September 19, 2009
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*uck Bako! He was out by 3 feet with a decent throw….No one has ever asked him about his son’s steroid use on air. This game is far from over…We’ll come back!
Posted: 08:36 PM on September 19, 2009
Posts: 0 Andrew
bako and Bruntlett the killer bees
our secret weapons
Posted: 08:37 PM on September 19, 2009
Posts: 0 jt
Hopefully cliff lee can show up tomorrow and they can get to that hanson kid.
Posted: 08:39 PM on September 19, 2009
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need hanson for fantasy lol
i also have vazquez going tonight and i have derek lowe
so shoot me
Posted: 08:43 PM on September 19, 2009