NLDS Gameday: Phillies at Rockies, Game 4
Posted by Pat Gallen, Mon, October 12, 2009 05:07 PM | Comments: 455
Gameday 2009, Posts
Philadelphia Phillies (2-1)
Cliff Lee, LHP (1-0) vs. Ubaldo Jimenez, RHP (0-1)
Time: 6:07 p.m at Coors Field
Weather: Partly Cloudy, 50
TV: TBS
Twitter: Phillies Nation
Warmer tonight, you say? With today’s 6 p.m. start time, the weather will not play as much of a factor as it did in last night’s 6-5 Phillies victory. The frigid temps seemed to play a small role in J.A. Happ’s sub-par outing, although some will say he was squeezed by home plate umpire Jerry Meals.
Game 4 will have Cliff Lee take the hill against Ubaldo Jimenez, in a mirror image of Game 1. Lee was outstanding, going the distance in that opening win, while allowing just a lone run in the 9th inning. The Phillies will need a similar performance in tonight’s game as the bullpen is somewhat depleted. Charlie Manuel had to use five relievers, including Joe Blanton again, after Happ lasted just three innings. Scott Eyre suffered a leg injury while fielding a grounder and is uncertain for this evening. So all eyes are once again on Lee to bring forth a spectacular outing.
Ubaldo Jimenez was pesky through four innings in Game 1, but ran out of gas in the fifth inning. In that 5-1 victory, every Phillie had a hit, including Lee, and Jimenez was bounced in the sixth after allowing five runs. The Phillies now know the opponent well, and with the bats starting to heat up once again, let’s hope we’re in for some fireworks in this possible closeout game.
Chase Utley finally gave the Phillies some pop, going 3-for-4 with a home run yesterday, er, early this morning). However, Jimmy Rollins is basically MIA at the top of the order. He did have a big ninth inning hit, but has looked lost for the most part at the dish. Look for a J-Roll turnaround.
Tonight’s Lineup: Rollins (SS), Victorino (CF), Utley (2B), Howard (1B), Werth (RF), Ibanez (LF), Feliz (3B), Ruiz (C), Lee (P).
Your Gameday Beer – Coors Original
In the spirit of this chilly, mile-high series, sip on a can of original Coors as you witness the Phillies dominating in Game 4. The “Banquet Beer” as it’s known is 5% ABV and is the oldest of the Coors beers. Buy a six pack and eat some steak and potatoes with it, and be sure to dispose of the cans by stepping on them, just as the Phils will do to the Rockies tonight. – By Pat
GO PHILLIES!
Posts: 0 Paul
Go Phils! (Your lineup says Happ is batting 9th.)
Posted: 05:11 PM on October 12, 2009
Posts: 0 Philly Fan In CO
LETS FINISH EM’ OFF PHILLS!!!!! i was at the game last nite….god damn was it cold! It was totally worth it though! I think CLiff can have another great outing! SHELL UBALDO!!!
Posted: 05:12 PM on October 12, 2009
Posts: 0 joedad
Pat’s beer choices are soooo commercial
Posted: 05:22 PM on October 12, 2009
Posts: 0 joedad
I hate my effin job. I can’t catch a break. Stuck in this effin place so I miss the start of the Philes game AGAIN!
Posted: 05:22 PM on October 12, 2009
Posts: 0 Philly Fan In CO
im missin the start of the game too…..its bullshit man
Posted: 05:27 PM on October 12, 2009
Posts: 0 Jeff of Nova
Happ is not playing tonight you have him in the lineup I think you mean Lee
Posted: 05:31 PM on October 12, 2009
Posts: 0 Phillin' 'er up!
LETS GO PHILS!!!
Lee and company need to finish this off TONIGHT and win us a date with Los Angeles once again.
Posted: 05:32 PM on October 12, 2009
Posts: 558 Brian Michael
Yea, it’s Lee pitching of course, I’ll change it now….but you never know with Charlie filling out the lineup card….
Posted: 05:33 PM on October 12, 2009
Posts: 0 Manny
Alright, LETS WIN THIS!!!!!
Posted: 05:57 PM on October 12, 2009
Posts: 0 Bobby Abreau Lives
I’m rooting for my old teammates and hope to see them in the World Series. I would like to grab that Howard Eskin by his dyed beard and rub his nose in doggie pooh. He is nothing but a big mouthed FOP. I miss my Phillies fans and hope you guys enjoy victory tonight.
Posted: 05:58 PM on October 12, 2009
Posts: 0 Keith
alright I’m here, let’s get this going. GO PHILLIES! :D
Posted: 06:00 PM on October 12, 2009
Posts: 0 Jimmy "The Runt"Hoffmann
Let’s party together tonight. YOu buy the beer and pizza and I’ll leave the tip. Go Phillies. Let’s have all brown cappers unite tonight at McFaddens.
Posted: 06:00 PM on October 12, 2009
Posts: 0 Keith
VICTORINO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted: 06:14 PM on October 12, 2009
Posts: 0 Jimmy"The Runt"Hoffmann
I’m insane for Shane and he trots down home-run lane !!! GO PHILS !!!
Posted: 06:16 PM on October 12, 2009
Posts: 0 SDO
Victorino is getting the party started tonite!!!
Posted: 06:16 PM on October 12, 2009
Posts: 0 Keith
nice walk Utley.
Posted: 06:17 PM on October 12, 2009
Posts: 0 Nick Stoner
This guy is crazy.
Posted: 06:18 PM on October 12, 2009
Posts: 0 Tracey
You know, the ump’s not going to cut this guy any slack if he keeps getting hit with pitches!
Posted: 06:19 PM on October 12, 2009
Posts: 0 NJ
got to love how the Phils are just flat out hitting the Rockies
Posted: 06:20 PM on October 12, 2009
Posts: 0 NJ
Just noticed the Phils lead all playoff teams in AVG, OBP and OPS through the divisional series
Posted: 06:22 PM on October 12, 2009
Posts: 0 SpankyYankee
That fat bioetch Howard was OUT…another bad call again…this time Phillies way…Howard only runs fast when the Domino’s guy is at the door……oh well we’re just waiting to see what “jump off a Cliff Lee” does later….
Posted: 06:24 PM on October 12, 2009
Posts: 0 GWFightinsFan
Here we go, the announcers are all over the Rockies balls again…
Posted: 06:24 PM on October 12, 2009
Posts: 0 Wes
Another blown call?
Posted: 06:24 PM on October 12, 2009
Posts: 0 Keith
just can’t get Gonzalez out . . .
Posted: 06:25 PM on October 12, 2009
Posts: 0 Wes
Gonzalez is a beast.
Posted: 06:25 PM on October 12, 2009
Posts: 0 Bobby in Boston
Finally, I get to watch a game from first pitch! Have these announcers sucked this bad the whole time?
Great job by Phils in the first. Only one run, but they made U.J. throw 30 or so pitchers. The hitters look patient and selective and we’ve got Lee on the hill. Go Phils!
Posted: 06:25 PM on October 12, 2009
Posts: 0 Rob E
damn gonzalez
Posted: 06:26 PM on October 12, 2009
Posts: 0 Terri
just like last night. ugh
Posted: 06:26 PM on October 12, 2009
Posts: 0 NJ
These play by play guys are so one sided it’s incredible.
Wouldnt worry about Lee, he can get hit early but he’ll settle in
Posted: 06:28 PM on October 12, 2009
Posts: 0 Tracey
Interesting tag out! Hee hee!
Posted: 06:28 PM on October 12, 2009
Posts: 0 Keith
well that was risky.
Posted: 06:28 PM on October 12, 2009
Posts: 0 Rob E
Jesus
Posted: 06:28 PM on October 12, 2009
Posts: 0 Tracey
@NJ: I’m listening to the local audio. What am I missing?
Posted: 06:29 PM on October 12, 2009
Posts: 0 Manny
This motherf***ing umpire is squeezing Lee…
Posted: 06:30 PM on October 12, 2009
Posts: 0 Terri
will we ever a a easy first inning
Posted: 06:31 PM on October 12, 2009
Posts: 0 Terri
*have
Posted: 06:32 PM on October 12, 2009
Posts: 0 Rob E
Huge K, Come on Clifford
Posted: 06:32 PM on October 12, 2009
Posts: 0 NJ
Insanely bad play by play guys is what your missing. Lee always tries to pump in the strikes early and the first two Rockies just jumped on him but he doesn’t look any different than game 1 and he hasn’t thrown anywhere near as many pitches as Jiminez.
Decent start so far…
Posted: 06:33 PM on October 12, 2009
Posts: 0 Keith
well that’s over.
Ibanez, Feliz, and Ruiz. let’s go!
Posted: 06:35 PM on October 12, 2009
Posts: 0 SDO
If these broadcast buffoons say “punches him out” one more time….
Posted: 06:35 PM on October 12, 2009
Posts: 0 Bobby in Boston
Bottom of the first: J Roll! He had a little bit of luck and lot of skill on that throw from Lee on the little grounder. Chooch could have easily had Helton with a good throw there, but I’ll cut him some slack because he’s Chooch and he’s the man. Clutch strikeout pitch with the cut fastball on Tulowitzky. Lee was not sharp but does a great and scrappy job of getting out of it with no runs. Ruben Amaro, thanks for that trade.
I can’t believe these announcers. Did TBS give us the other team’s home announcers for the second NLDS in a row?
Posted: 06:36 PM on October 12, 2009
Posts: 1376 Pat Gallen
The umpires are ridiculous. You would think since its so cold that they would speed this thing up.
Posted: 06:39 PM on October 12, 2009
Posts: 0 Keith
alright Ruiz!
Posted: 06:40 PM on October 12, 2009
Posts: 0 Keith
1-2-3 inning for Lee. :)
Posted: 06:50 PM on October 12, 2009
Posts: 0 j reed
Bobby – with a man on third and first…it’s a gamble if you throw to second cause a runner like fowler can make it home
Posted: 06:51 PM on October 12, 2009
Posts: 0 Bobby in Boston
Hello Rockies, we’d like to reintroduce you to Cliff Lee. That guy in tonight’s second inning was the guy from Game 1. So-so first inning, vintage Lee inning in second. Hitting his spots, keeping the hitters off balance. Here we go…
How about getting on base, Jimmy!
Posted: 06:51 PM on October 12, 2009
Posts: 0 Keith
Rollins, Victorino, Utley. let’s go!
Posted: 06:52 PM on October 12, 2009
Posts: 0 Keith
blah blah
Posted: 06:53 PM on October 12, 2009
Posts: 0 mostone
I’m liking how Lee is settling in. Shades of game 1.
Posted: 06:53 PM on October 12, 2009
Posts: 0 Keith
alright Victorino!
Posted: 06:54 PM on October 12, 2009