Gameday: Phillies (86-61) at Braves (79-69)
Posted by Amanda Orr, Sun, September 20, 2009 12:25 PM | Comments: 152
Gameday 2009, Posts
Philadelphia Phillies (86-61) at Atlanta Braves (79-69)
Cliff Lee (14-11, 3.00) vs. Tommy Hanson (10-3, 2.65)
Time: 1:30 p.m at Turner Field in Atlanta
Weather: Rain, 72
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The Phillies and Braves face each other for the final time of the 2009 season. The Braves won the season series, but the Phillies would like to add one more win with their ace on the mound. The Phillies are 7-10 against their division rivals.
Cliff Lee rebounded from a few shaky outings, throwing a complete game shutout against the Washington Nationals. Lee would like to carry over his success, however one of his poor outings was against the Braves. In five innings, Lee allowed six earned runs on ten hits.
Lee will be opposed by the rookie phenom, Tommy Hanson. Hanson can help his Rookie of the Year campaign, especially since his main competitor, J.A Happ, missed a couple starts. Hanson has allowed only two runs in the last 24 innings he has pitched. Hanson was tacked with the loss in his rain-shortened start against the Phillies in August. Ryan Howard homered off him.
Your Gameday Beer – Coors Light
I hope you’re thirsty. The Silver Bullet ranks up there as one of the best tailgate beers. That’s probably where the superlatives end, as this might be the least flavorable beer around. It’s brewed with Rocky Mountain water and it certainly tastes like it. As you’re flipping between the Phillies and Eagles this Sunday afternoon, have a few with some wings. – By Brian
GO PHILLIES!
Posts: 0 Jeff
Tired of Vics bull. get rid of him. frans is the man. go back to haw. you rat.
Posted: 01:45 PM on September 20, 2009
Posts: 0 Phan in Tn
nuh uh
pull this game ovah
we wuz robbed
Posted: 01:46 PM on September 20, 2009
Posts: 0 Ed R.
What did Rino do to get kicked out at first base? Is he trying to set a record for most places to get kicked out of a game from? I am in NC so I am not watching the game I just heard he got kicked out.
Posted: 01:49 PM on September 20, 2009
Posts: 0 Phan in Tn
who replaced my phils with little leagers?
hmm?
Posted: 01:50 PM on September 20, 2009
Posts: 0 jt
nice job cryin hawaian you cost your team when they really need you…if your out there in center prado is held to a single or thrown out and chipper gidp if he’s at 1st…cholly needs to have a talk with vic because he’s becoming a hot head.
Posted: 01:56 PM on September 20, 2009
Posts: 0 mikeB
To Victorino’s credit, replay shows that he got his foot on the base before the tag was made. It is hard to believe that these ML umpires can blow so many calls throughout a season.
Posted: 01:57 PM on September 20, 2009
Posts: 0 jt
Ed he was called out trying to steal 2nd and threw a fit and got tossed.
Posted: 01:57 PM on September 20, 2009
Posts: 0 Brooks
jeffy? get a new binky or another beer son – no need to be hating Shane Victorino
Posted: 01:58 PM on September 20, 2009
Posts: 0 jt
the ball beat victorino there so thats the main reason he was called out even if his foot did get in…ump sometimes just call em out when the ball beats em as t-mac and them were saying the other night.
Posted: 01:59 PM on September 20, 2009
Posts: 0 mikeB
May be so jt, but alot of bull nonetheless. Not the way it should be.
Posted: 02:03 PM on September 20, 2009
Posts: 0 Phan in Tn
only listen to gameday audio because i suspect that T-Mac has a mancrush on the Sarge.
Posted: 02:03 PM on September 20, 2009
Posts: 0 Jeff
Shane costs this team at times. He is a baby. Cox would never stand for that garbage. Get rid of him. Yes he can field but cant hit. My mommy can hit better.
Posted: 02:08 PM on September 20, 2009
Posts: 0 j reed
i think the umping this year has been bad all over but, this a division rival and there’s enough baseball left for bad things to happen…gotta hold it together esp. for a relatively routine call..
Posted: 02:09 PM on September 20, 2009
Posts: 0 j reed
didn’t mean to say the ump was right….it’s the first inning…now he’s got no innings. Nothing with the umps will change until the Dark Lord of MLB is usurped…nice work franciso
Posted: 02:16 PM on September 20, 2009
Posts: 0 Phan in Tn
anger leads to rage
blah blah darkside
Posted: 02:18 PM on September 20, 2009
Posts: 0 Jeff
Thats it Benny. You are a much better hitten then the cryin hawwwwwiiiaaannn
Posted: 02:20 PM on September 20, 2009
Posts: 0 j reed
Just announced Victorino will be a contestant on the season premiere of “Are You Smarter Than A Fifth Grader?”
Posted: 02:21 PM on September 20, 2009
Posts: 0 Brooks
Nice pitch count for Lee –
If that means anything – at least he is throwing strikes (so far)
Posted: 02:25 PM on September 20, 2009
Posts: 0 Brooks
Utley is hitting a woeful .225 in the money month of September. 6 rbi so far in 18 games.
Posted: 02:28 PM on September 20, 2009
Posts: 0 j reed
nice job mr. ibanez and mr. feliz…we just need 8-10 more runs to be safe
Posted: 02:37 PM on September 20, 2009
Posts: 0 Brooks
All without the long ball, sweet
Posted: 02:38 PM on September 20, 2009
Posts: 0 Phan in Tn
their fricken concentration is off today
Posted: 02:39 PM on September 20, 2009
Posts: 0 Brooks
now that I cannot believe.. what is Feliz doing??
Posted: 02:40 PM on September 20, 2009
Posts: 0 j reed
alright offense got the memo. just like the beginnig of the year except it’s not the starters asses they are covering but the relievers
Posted: 02:41 PM on September 20, 2009
Posts: 0 Brooks
Way to kill an inning
Posted: 02:41 PM on September 20, 2009
Posts: 0 j reed
brooks – yeah, too bad we can’t bottle it for them
Posted: 02:43 PM on September 20, 2009
Posts: 0 j reed
brooks -that is bottle the small ball not the brain farts
Posted: 02:44 PM on September 20, 2009
Posts: 558 Brian Michael
Feliz was off too far, yea, but Lee shoulda dropped that bunt, the pitch was right down the middle.
Posted: 02:46 PM on September 20, 2009
Posts: 0 Brooks
; )
Could make $$ on either JR
Posted: 02:49 PM on September 20, 2009
Posts: 0 j reed
bout time….
Posted: 02:56 PM on September 20, 2009
Posts: 0 Brooks
Much better Chase!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted: 02:56 PM on September 20, 2009
Posts: 0 Phan in Tn
phils like it wet and squishy. we did some of our best work when it was raining…and i have it all on Itunes.
Posted: 02:57 PM on September 20, 2009
Posts: 0 j reed
Brian Michael – lee hits but he really needs to learn how to bunt…i’ll take productive outs over the occasional single or double from a pitcher any day..
Posted: 03:00 PM on September 20, 2009
Posts: 0 Brooks
Makem’ pay Rauuulll
Posted: 03:02 PM on September 20, 2009
Posts: 0 j reed
come on stop futzing with these putzes…go in for the kill
Posted: 03:02 PM on September 20, 2009
Posts: 0 Brooks
Just in case anyone blinked, Iggles are now down 31-13. Kolb another int.
Posted: 03:03 PM on September 20, 2009
Posts: 0 j reed
retractable f-ing domes we have the technology….well let’s hope Lee’s day isn’t done…monsoon…are we in Dolphin’s Stadium
Posted: 03:07 PM on September 20, 2009
Posts: 0 karen
Lee is probably done because it seems like it will be a while until the field is in playable condition. Then we go to Miami where it rains all the time……..geeeee
Posted: 03:10 PM on September 20, 2009
Posts: 0 j reed
i know start teaching the bull pen to throw with their non-dominate arm
Posted: 03:15 PM on September 20, 2009
Posts: 0 Brooks
We know there will be make up dates… waiting this one out
Posted: 03:15 PM on September 20, 2009
Posts: 0 Jeff
Is it raining bad??? I hope Lee continues
Posted: 03:16 PM on September 20, 2009
Posts: 0 mikeB
Brooks; Kevin Kolb too green, too inexperienced to start this game today. Have to have an experienced QB in like McNabb in a big game like this against a high-powered offense like New Orleans has. Garcia not ready yet; has not had enough time to prepare.
Posted: 03:16 PM on September 20, 2009
Posts: 0 Brooks
Early on the iggles were gimicking this game to death – ran out of plays or just tossed the towel in. Regardless, the inevitable – it is now 34-13 deep in the third.
Posted: 03:19 PM on September 20, 2009
Posts: 0 Jeff
marlins are getting killed. we win this and its all over. the rain is supposed to stop. is it still raining.
Posted: 03:25 PM on September 20, 2009
Posts: 0 joedad
jrfinger twitted: Cliff Lee throwing on the sidelines while the grounds crew fixes up the field 20 minutes ago
Posted: 04:15 PM on September 20, 2009
Posts: 0 mikeB
What is the status of this game fellow posters? Are they planning to finish it today or what?
Posted: 04:16 PM on September 20, 2009
Posts: 0 joedad
Yeah, McNabb would have played better defense than Kolb. Its karma Lurie and Banner, you mfers
Posted: 04:17 PM on September 20, 2009
Posts: 0 mikeB
Was not able to see or listen to iggles’ game today but they say that penalties, turnovers, poor punting and 4th down play and a poor game by the defense was their downfall today. Experienced QB like McNabb or Garcia might have been able to control the clock better on offense and help keep the New Orleans offense off the field as much as possible but the defense stills has to come up with a decent game against Saints QB Brees and his offense to have any chance to beat them.
Posted: 04:32 PM on September 20, 2009
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Posted: 04:42 PM on September 20, 2009
Posts: 0 jt
looks like cliff won’t be back dame rain mother nature hates the phils now it’s up to our disaster bullpen.
Posted: 04:43 PM on September 20, 2009