NLCS Gameday: Dodgers at Phillies, Game 4
Posted by Pat Gallen, Mon, October 19, 2009 06:37 PM | Comments: 550
Gameday 2009, Posts
Los Angeles Dodgers (1-2) at Philadelphia Phillies (2-1) 
Randy Wolf, LHP vs. Joe Blanton, RHP
Time: 8:07 p.m at Citizens Bank Park
Weather: Clear, 44
TV: TBS
Twitter: Phillies Nation
Ho-Lee smokes. That was some sort of outing, eh?
Cliff Lee absolutely dominated the L.A. Dodgers last night at CBP, firing an eight-inning gem to put the Phils up 2-1 in the NLCS. His performance was one of the finest in Phillies history.
Joe Blanton doesn’t have to repeat last night’s outing, but no one would mind if he did. Although he has not started a game since October 2 against Florida, Blanton has toed the rubber twice during the playoffs, with both appearances coming against Colorado in relief. Last postseason against the Dodgers, Blanton was decent, giving up three earned runs over five innings in the Game 4 victory. A repeat performance of that would be just fine tonight. And if Blanton comes up big, the Phillies will be in control of this series.
Standing in the way of that is an old Philly favorite. Randy Wolf will face off against the Phils for the fourth time in his career, but the first in the playoffs as a member of the Dodgers. Wolf is 1-1 against his former club in 2009, with two very different games. On May 13 in Philadelphia, Wolf was brilliant, striking out eight over six-innings, allowing just one earned run. On June 7, the Phils traveled to L.A. and knocked him around for six earned over 6 1/3. Which Wolfie will we see tonight? Hopefully the latter.
Amazingly, Pedro Feliz has owned Randy Wolf in his career. Feliz is 5-for-17 against Wolf with three homers. However, on the flip side, Ryan Howard has been awful against the junkball-throwing lefty. The Big Piece is just 1-for-9 with four punchouts in his career.
Blanton has been good against Matt Kemp (2-for-11) and Casey Blake (1-for-21) during his career, but awful against Manny Ramirez (14-for 25, HR, 8 RBI) and James Loney (5-for-8).
A commanding 3-games-to-1 lead is on the line tonight in South Philly, and it’s up to Joe Blanton to keep the ball rolling.
Tonight’s Lineup: Rollins (SS), Victorino (CF), Utley (2B), Howard (1B), Werth (RF), Ibanez (LF), Feliz (3B), Ruiz (C), Blanton (P).
Your Gameday Beer – Sierra Nevada Porter
Sierra Nevada Porter doesn’t have the same malt taste as other beers from the brewery. It has a smoky flavor with hints of dark chocolate in the aftertaste. It is remarkably smooth and an overall great tasting genuine porter. This should keep you nice and warm on this chilly October evening. For dinner tonight: Steak. – By Pat
GO PHILLIES!
Posts: 0 Dodger Blue
As a Dodgers fan, I really, really like tonight’s chances. Cliff Lee is amazing, obviously, but he can’t pitch every night and he certainly isn”t pitching tonight.
Joe Blanton is good, but he is no Cliff Lee, or even a Cole Hamels.
There will be a lot of sad faces at Citizens Business Bank Park tonight.
As many say in Cali, esta noche sera la noche del lobo.
Tonight will be the Night of the Wolf.
Posted: 06:54 PM on October 19, 2009
Posts: 0 Wes
Please….
Posted: 07:30 PM on October 19, 2009
Posts: 0 mycruzincooler.com
Dodger Blue…..I predict a close game 6 to 5… but sorry your guys go down . LETS GO PHILLIES!!!!
Posted: 07:43 PM on October 19, 2009
Posts: 0 GWFightinsFan
Go for the Jugular tonight, boys!!!!
Posted: 07:44 PM on October 19, 2009
Posts: 0 Georgie
I think Randy is rattleable (is that a word?), I seem to remember him losing control somewhat in this park when he pitched for the Phils.
Posted: 07:53 PM on October 19, 2009
Posts: 0 Ed R.
Your right Dodger Blue, Joe Blanton isn’t Cliff Lee, or Cole Hamels, but neither is Padilla, Wolf, Kershaw, Kuroda or whoever else the Dodgers throw out there. You all are very confident considering you haven’t won a game yet. The Phillies gift wrapped one for you.
I honestly think I am beginning to dislike Dodger trolls more than Met’s trolls.
Posted: 07:58 PM on October 19, 2009
Posts: 0 Phan in TN
As a Phillies fan, I really like tonight’s chances.
De profundis clamavi ad te philliesnation
Posted: 07:59 PM on October 19, 2009
Posts: 0 Keith
let’s go PHILLIES!!! :D
Posted: 08:01 PM on October 19, 2009
Posts: 0 Ed R.
et tu brute?
Posted: 08:02 PM on October 19, 2009
Posts: 0 mycruzincooler.com
Wolf is 9 and 7 with a 4.30 ERA in 27 starts in Citizens bank park.
Posted: 08:03 PM on October 19, 2009
Posts: 551 Brian Michael
George, Wolf is definitely rattleable – good point.
Posted: 08:06 PM on October 19, 2009
Posts: 0 mycruzincooler.com
LETS GO PHILLIES!!!!!!!!!
Posted: 08:06 PM on October 19, 2009
Posts: 0 Ed R.
Angels with the bases loaded in the bottom of the 10th. 1 out, Hunter up to the plate.
Posted: 08:09 PM on October 19, 2009
Posts: 0 Keith
Angels don’t score
Posted: 08:13 PM on October 19, 2009
Posts: 0 Ed R.
God loves the Yankees. It’s so obvious.
Posted: 08:13 PM on October 19, 2009
Posts: 0 bob.
Great start for Joe, lets get the bats going early!!!
Posted: 08:15 PM on October 19, 2009
Posts: 0 Keith
alright Jimmy!
Posted: 08:15 PM on October 19, 2009
Posts: 0 bob.
Keep em there Wolfy…..
Posted: 08:15 PM on October 19, 2009
Posts: 0 bob.
Boys looking a little too antsy at the plate right now. Patience!!
Posted: 08:19 PM on October 19, 2009
Posts: 0 Ed R.
Love the patience….4 pitches through 3 batters.
Posted: 08:19 PM on October 19, 2009
Posts: 0 bob.
Looks like another tight strike zone tonight….
Posted: 08:21 PM on October 19, 2009
Posts: 0 Keith
HOWARDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD :D
Posted: 08:22 PM on October 19, 2009
Posts: 0 bob.
MR OCTOBER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! STRIKES AGAIN!!
Posted: 08:22 PM on October 19, 2009
Posts: 0 mycruzincooler.com
swing and a long drive THIS BALL IS OUTTA HERE!!!!!!!!!
Posted: 08:22 PM on October 19, 2009
Posts: 0 GWFightinsFan
HOWARD!!!!
Posted: 08:22 PM on October 19, 2009
Posts: 0 Phils Phan
Pitch the Big Fella slower!
And watch him hit it faster!
Posted: 08:23 PM on October 19, 2009
Posts: 0 Ed R.
Big Brown!!!
Posted: 08:23 PM on October 19, 2009
Posts: 0 Tracey
WOO HOO!!! PHILS DOMINATE THE 1ST AGAIN!
Posted: 08:23 PM on October 19, 2009
Posts: 0 mycruzincooler.com
Rattleable.
Posted: 08:24 PM on October 19, 2009
Posts: 0 bob.
LMAO at TBS announcer whining…….need a tissue?
Posted: 08:24 PM on October 19, 2009
Posts: 0 Georgie
Uh oh, Wolfie’s neck is starting to redden, he’s a little rattled already….
Posted: 08:25 PM on October 19, 2009
Posts: 0 bob.
Great start!!!! Lets get this done!!
Posted: 08:26 PM on October 19, 2009
Posts: 0 Jeff
Yea Dodger blue I like your chances too. NOT….LOL Howard is on fire. Oh baby.
Posted: 08:28 PM on October 19, 2009
Posts: 0 bob.
Looks like Yanks/Angels dont feel like ending anytime soon
Posted: 08:29 PM on October 19, 2009
Posts: 0 Phan in TN
i’m listening to the WPHT feed
what are the TBS announcers whining about?
Posted: 08:29 PM on October 19, 2009
Posts: 0 bob.
TBS announcers were whining that Wolf was getting squeezed (probably true) but dont think they gotta make it so obvious
Posted: 08:30 PM on October 19, 2009
Posts: 0 Keith
nice Blanton, nice :D
Posted: 08:33 PM on October 19, 2009
Posts: 0 A Detectible Met Horror
BlanTon! Looking good… keep throwin’ strikes.
Posted: 08:33 PM on October 19, 2009
Posts: 0 j reed
Did Howard just tie Gerhig’s consecutive play-off RBI’s?
Posted: 08:33 PM on October 19, 2009
Posts: 0 bob.
Interesting fact:
The Angels have never had a walkoff HR in their postseason history
Posted: 08:34 PM on October 19, 2009
Posts: 0 bob.
Angels win 5-4 walkoff double
Posted: 08:35 PM on October 19, 2009
Posts: 0 Ed R.
Angels win.
Posted: 08:35 PM on October 19, 2009
Posts: 0 Mostone
j reed – Yes.
Posted: 08:36 PM on October 19, 2009
Posts: 0 Keith
I think the Angels won
Posted: 08:36 PM on October 19, 2009
Posts: 0 A Detectible Met Horror
Angels just win with a walkoff double by Mathis scoring Kendrick from first.
Posted: 08:36 PM on October 19, 2009
Posts: 0 mycruzincooler.com
Where is his strike zone?
Posted: 08:36 PM on October 19, 2009
Posts: 0 Ed R.
He did J-reed.
Posted: 08:38 PM on October 19, 2009
Posts: 0 A Detectible Met Horror
Although didn’t Gehrig do it over several seasons?
Posted: 08:40 PM on October 19, 2009
Posts: 0 bob.
Ok Big Joe, back to work. Another shutdown inning please sir!
Posted: 08:45 PM on October 19, 2009
Posts: 0 joedad
Come on fellas, keep the pressure on.
Posted: 08:46 PM on October 19, 2009