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 Ed R.
Don’t agree with taking Park out at all, hopefully Frisco gives us a treat.
Posted: 10:38 PM on October 19, 2009
Posts: 0 Keith
have to bat for Park.
Posted: 10:38 PM on October 19, 2009
Posts: 0 GWFightinsFan
Ok lets hope then, that Madson has gotten his act together…
Posted: 10:38 PM on October 19, 2009
Posts: 0 Mike D.
Come on, guys. Stop trying to tie it with one swing of the bat. Please?
Posted: 10:38 PM on October 19, 2009
Posts: 0 AC in NJ
hun ko ko…dumb ass shmo
Posted: 10:39 PM on October 19, 2009
Posts: 0 Keith
our bench has done nothing this postseason, oh well. still have 2 more innings!
Posted: 10:39 PM on October 19, 2009
Posts: 0 joedad
He just missed that one, so close again
Posted: 10:39 PM on October 19, 2009
Posts: 0 Jeff
God if Manuel just walks blake we are tied. now we have two tough relievers coming in.
Posted: 10:40 PM on October 19, 2009
Posts: 0 Harry Kalas
don’t worry. it’s coming
Posted: 10:40 PM on October 19, 2009
Posts: 0 Phils Phan
Switched to 1210 and synced with DVR. To quote LA on Pedro: “He has no discipline at the plate.”
Posted: 10:41 PM on October 19, 2009
Posts: 0 A Detectible Met Horror
Damn this game is tense.
Posted: 10:42 PM on October 19, 2009
Posts: 0 j reed
no cutters madson
Posted: 10:43 PM on October 19, 2009
Posts: 0 A Detectible Met Horror
SIT YOUR ASS DOWN MANNY
Posted: 10:44 PM on October 19, 2009
Posts: 0 Keith
sit down Manny
Posted: 10:44 PM on October 19, 2009
Posts: 0 Mike D.
Very nicely done, Mr. Madson. Now go get the next two.
Posted: 10:44 PM on October 19, 2009
Posts: 0 j reed
take him up the ladder
Posted: 10:46 PM on October 19, 2009
Posts: 0 GWFightinsFan
dont put anybody on base!!!
Posted: 10:47 PM on October 19, 2009
Posts: 0 Phils Phan
Nice thing about 1210 is no commentary on Manny being mentally challenged.
Posted: 10:48 PM on October 19, 2009
Posts: 0 Keith
stop showing Manny
Posted: 10:48 PM on October 19, 2009
Posts: 0 GWFightinsFan
here we go again….
Posted: 10:48 PM on October 19, 2009
Posts: 0 A Detectible Met Horror
I don’t think Madson has had a hit free inning yet this postseason
Posted: 10:48 PM on October 19, 2009
Posts: 0 AC in NJ
damn – how many of the dodgers hits have been with 2 strikes on the batter? first blanton, now madson…no breaks, and nobody can seal the deal.
Posted: 10:49 PM on October 19, 2009
Posts: 0 Mike D.
The Phillies seem to do better when I’m negative. What the hell?
Posted: 10:49 PM on October 19, 2009
Posts: 0 Keith
yes he has, he had a quick 1-2-3 inning in the 9th of game 2 vs. the Rockies.
Posted: 10:49 PM on October 19, 2009
Posts: 0 j reed
dergibles!
Posted: 10:50 PM on October 19, 2009
Posts: 0 A Detectible Met Horror
I’m glad Utley just ate that groundball rather than forcing anything.
Posted: 10:50 PM on October 19, 2009
Posts: 0 joedad
Just feels like a walk off kind of win. Maybe 8th inning go ahead and Lidge save kind of game
Posted: 10:50 PM on October 19, 2009
Posts: 0 Morris Buttermaker
Ok guys, time to get positive. We got the top of the line up coming up with George Sherril coming in. You knoww that means? That means we have them right where we want them.
Posted: 10:51 PM on October 19, 2009
Posts: 0 Phils Phan
HE WAS OUT!
Posted: 10:52 PM on October 19, 2009
Posts: 0 A Detectible Met Horror
HE’S OUT AT SECOND HE NEVER TOUCHED THE BAG
Posted: 10:52 PM on October 19, 2009
Posts: 0 Keith
need to get out of this inning
Posted: 10:52 PM on October 19, 2009
Posts: 0 Morris Buttermaker
Ummm… He was out.
Posted: 10:52 PM on October 19, 2009
Posts: 0 Phils Phan
These umpires are atrocious.
Posted: 10:53 PM on October 19, 2009
Posts: 0 GWFightinsFan
HE WAS OUT!!!
Posted: 10:53 PM on October 19, 2009
Posts: 0 Keith
stupid ump
Posted: 10:53 PM on October 19, 2009
Posts: 0 AC in NJ
wow. we’re not even getting the correct calls on the base steals. how much longer can this go on???
we deserve a break in the 8th – GO PHILS!
Posted: 10:54 PM on October 19, 2009
Posts: 0 j reed
there’s been so many 8th inning no man’s land infield dribblers you’d think the Dodger practiced them.
Posted: 10:54 PM on October 19, 2009
Posts: 0 Mike D.
Get him Madson!
Posted: 10:54 PM on October 19, 2009
Posts: 0 joedad
Hum a nah Hum a nah
Posted: 10:54 PM on October 19, 2009
Posts: 0 Keith
nice job Madson!
let’s go Rollins, Victorino, and Utley!!!
Posted: 10:55 PM on October 19, 2009
Posts: 0 Phils Phan
Come on, Fightins. Return the favor of Game 2.
Posted: 10:55 PM on October 19, 2009
Posts: 0 joedad
Attah boy, time to stick to to Sherryl…that’s what she said
Posted: 10:56 PM on October 19, 2009
Posts: 0 GWFightinsFan
Ok top of the order…this is our time to get it going!!!
Posted: 10:56 PM on October 19, 2009
Posts: 0 Ed R.
I am sensing its time for the Phillies to do their best David Copperfield impression.
Posted: 10:56 PM on October 19, 2009
Posts: 0 AC in NJ
nice fastball madson. GO PHILS! dodgers had an 8th inning rally in game 2 – now it’s our turn!!
But definitely make Sherrill work – plate discipline. the longer he works, the tougher the pressure gets for him.
Posted: 10:56 PM on October 19, 2009
Posts: 0 Keeg
Yeah, I’m liking our chances against Sherrill, judging by the first time we faced him.
Posted: 10:56 PM on October 19, 2009
Posts: 0 j reed
See, go up the ladder Madson and don’t be afraid to make these guys kiss the dirt!
Posted: 10:57 PM on October 19, 2009
Posts: 0 Phan in TN
fricken umps are pissing me off
Posted: 10:57 PM on October 19, 2009
Posts: 0 mycruzincooler.com
mycruzincooler.com Says:
October 19th, 2009 at 7:43 pm
Dodger Blue…..I predict a close game 6 to 5… but sorry your guys go down . LETS GO PHILLIES!!!!
Posted: 10:58 PM on October 19, 2009
Posts: 0 j reed
well which jimmy will it be … professional ball player or Patrick the Starfish? He has come thru in the late innings however…
Posted: 10:58 PM on October 19, 2009