NLDS Gameday: Rockies at Phillies, Game 1
Posted by Pat Gallen, Wed, October 07, 2009 02:07 PM | Comments: 314
Gameday 2009, Posts
Ubaldo Jimenez, RHP (0-0) vs. Cliff Lee, LHP (0-0)
Time: 2:37 p.m at Citizens Bank Park
Weather: Sunny, Windy, 65
TV: TBS
Twitter: Phillies Nation
And now, for what you have all been waiting for. The Philadelphia Phillies start their run to repeat at 2:37 today.
Cliff Lee makes his first career postseason start in Game 1, and will face off against Ubaldo Jimenez, the man who helped close out a sweep against the Phillies in 2007. Lee may be a newcomer, but his credentials speak for themselves in the regular season – let’s hope it translates to October baseball. In August, Lee faced the Rockies in his second start with the team, and did quite well. He held the Rox to just one run over seven innings while fanning nine. The Fightin’s fans will surely take a similar effort today.
Jimenez pitched 6 1/3 innings back in ’07 against the Phils and struck out five while giving up just one run. The silver lining there is he walked four batters, and he’s been known to do that a lot. With some patience, the Phillies can get to Jimenez early and often.
Couple that with the winds today, and we could have an exciting offensive match up. The wind is blowing from left field out to right, giving the slew of lefty bats for the Phillies some leverage. Let’s hope the jet stream grabs an Utley fly ball, helping him to get moving here in the early goings of the playoffs.
Be prepared Phillies fans…this is October.
Today’s Lineup: Rollins (SS), Victorino (CF), Utley (2B), Howard (1B), Werth (LF), Ibanez (LF), Feliz (3B), Ruiz (C), Lee (P).
Your Gameday Beer – Post Road Pumpkin Ale
Oktoberfests aren’t the only beers appropriate for the month of October – you’d be surprised how you can make a beer that tastes like pumpkin but isn’t gross. The Brooklyn Brewery secret for this beer is to mask most of the pumpkin flavor with spices such as cinnamon, brown sugar, clove and nutmeg. Though not the best pumpkin beer out there, it is definitely one worth trying on this crisp afternoon of playoff baseball. Have it with some roast turkey, like in one of those Gobbler sandwiches from WaWa. – By Brian
GO PHILLIES!
Posts: 0 Griffin
Nothing like cutting work and watching Phillies playoff baseball. Let’s go Phils!
Posted: 02:11 PM on October 7, 2009
Posts: 0 Keith
go Phillies! :D
Posted: 02:13 PM on October 7, 2009
Posts: 0 Harry Kalas
It’s only fitting that I’m first.. I’m glad that some people have joined me on the call for a surprising 3 game sweep by the Phils. I’ve been saying it since Saturday. Phils in three games. Four tops. I have complete confidence in Cliff Lee. And thanks Cole for telling MLB that Phils fans got screwed with the back-to-back day games. It’ll fit nicely with the 2009 World Series DVD Back-to-Back WS Titles for the Phillies…..
Posted: 02:14 PM on October 7, 2009
Posts: 0 Harry Kalas
Ok, I was third. No matter…. It’s almost game time!
Posted: 02:15 PM on October 7, 2009
Posts: 0 phil
i have class but my physics lab partner brought in a radio! go phils!!!!!!!!!
Posted: 02:18 PM on October 7, 2009
Posts: 0 Andrew
Nice of MLB to screw the defending champs fans. Everyone I know has work or school so I am watching the game by myself at home.
I guess they need to have the yankees on prime time every time.
I try ot to hate the yankees and all the crap they get. Like playing that game last night. them getting to choose thier series days. But is tough.
Go phils
Posted: 02:27 PM on October 7, 2009
Posts: 0 Troutman
So tell me, Brian, what is a GOOD pumpkin beer? I’m really trying to find something special to start the playoffs off on the right foot!
Posted: 02:27 PM on October 7, 2009
Posts: 0 Craig
2.37pm What’s with the start time?
Posted: 02:27 PM on October 7, 2009
Posts: 0 SJ Will
Answer these questions…
1) Does Bud Selig Suck?
-Yes
2) Am I skipping class to watch the Phillies?
-Yes
3) Are the Phillies going to F*CKING ROMP TODAY?
-Indeed
Go Phils!
Posted: 02:28 PM on October 7, 2009
Posts: 0 Harry Kalas
I’m not being arrogant…..I respect the Rockies… They’ve got a great team. Their pitching is underrated. Even w/o De La Rosa. Who the Phils, ironically have smoked in the past… Playoffs, regardless of the sport is about matchups. And if Lee, Cole and the rest hit their spots the Phillies will be in great position to win this series. And if the O goes off even a little bit, the Bank will become a big party. Doesn’t matter if it’s a day game…. The wind should help Lee and the Phils O. Good Luck boys!
Posted: 02:31 PM on October 7, 2009
Posts: 0 Phil
ROAD TO REPEAT BEGINS TODAY!!! LETS GO PHILLIES!!!
Posted: 02:37 PM on October 7, 2009
Posts: 0 Sam
anyone nervous? I’m not feeling it yet. ALmost as if I expect Lee to dominate
Posted: 02:38 PM on October 7, 2009
Posts: 0 Georgie
My dorm room # at PSU West Halls was 237!
Posted: 02:40 PM on October 7, 2009
Posts: 0 np
the shadows are going to stuck later…sweet throw by howard
Posted: 02:43 PM on October 7, 2009
Posts: 0 Ed R.
Time to Tap the Rockies!!
Let’s do this!
Posted: 02:43 PM on October 7, 2009
Posts: 0 j reed
slop in the field …
Posted: 02:44 PM on October 7, 2009
Posts: 0 Craig
Very shaky start.
Lets hope this does not turn into a disaster.
Posted: 02:45 PM on October 7, 2009
Posts: 0 Georgie
It is REALLY windy here in Lancaster, is it that bad at the game?
Posted: 02:45 PM on October 7, 2009
Posts: 0 Keith
hooray that inning is over
Posted: 02:46 PM on October 7, 2009
Posts: 0 Craig
Phew!
That ball is moving all over the outfield. Very windy.
Expect an error or two apiece today
Posted: 02:46 PM on October 7, 2009
Posts: 0 ray
finally got through a first inning unscathed, although he he had to throw a lot of pitches in part because of howard, and that cheap hit
Posted: 02:47 PM on October 7, 2009
Posts: 0 j reed
dodged one..
Ed R. – Richards with the HAT TRICK!! I was flipping between that game and the twins tigers….what a game!
Posted: 02:48 PM on October 7, 2009
Posts: 0 Padilla Flutilla
wow 98 mph
Posted: 02:49 PM on October 7, 2009
Posts: 0 Andrew
Nice escape cliffy
Now we see what we have
Posted: 02:49 PM on October 7, 2009
Posts: 0 Ed R.
I love J-Roll but I hope to God that they try and find a real lead off hitter during the off season. Problem is, I don’t see any openings in the line up. Feliz will be back and everyone else is under contract.
Posted: 02:50 PM on October 7, 2009
Posts: 0 Andrew
richards is on my fantasy team
the wind will be a major factor in this game. I hope it is for us
Posted: 02:52 PM on October 7, 2009
Posts: 0 Ed R.
Utley breaks out of it today.
Posted: 02:52 PM on October 7, 2009
Posts: 0 j reed
that was generous ump
Posted: 02:53 PM on October 7, 2009
Posts: 0 Ed R.
j-reed both of those games were amazing. Consider this for a second…both games ended with a final of 6-5. Both ended within 60 seconds of each other and both games took extra innings/OT to conclude. Just some funny coincidences.
Posted: 02:53 PM on October 7, 2009
Posts: 0 Andrew
I am not liking this
Posted: 02:56 PM on October 7, 2009
Posts: 0 Ed R.
Well Lee looks about as good as it did in all of September/October. Command is erratic at best.
Posted: 02:57 PM on October 7, 2009
Posts: 0 Griffin
2 cheap hits that both bounced 2 feet in front of the plate. Bottom of the lineup now…
Posted: 02:58 PM on October 7, 2009
Posts: 0 Gavin
what just happened?
Posted: 02:58 PM on October 7, 2009
Posts: 0 Andrew
Jayson werth flashing the glove
love it
nice call though
Posted: 03:00 PM on October 7, 2009
Posts: 0 Ed R.
Bad call…can’t wait to see where we get burned later.
Posted: 03:00 PM on October 7, 2009
Posts: 0 Keith
a nice break there :)
Posted: 03:00 PM on October 7, 2009
Posts: 0 ray
he was SAFEEEEEEE LOL too BADDDDDDD
Posted: 03:00 PM on October 7, 2009
Posts: 0 j reed
crap in my pants…we got a gift there…still a nice throw
Posted: 03:00 PM on October 7, 2009
Posts: 0 Georgie
That’s right dude, don’t challenge the Werth cannon!
Posted: 03:00 PM on October 7, 2009
Posts: 0 DC
Gone at third! Sit down Torrealba and stop crying Jim Tracy
Posted: 03:00 PM on October 7, 2009
Posts: 0 Ed R.
I’m just saying, but how does Howard not hit two home runs today with that wind?
Posted: 03:01 PM on October 7, 2009
Posts: 0 Griffin
You can’t hit what you can’t touch. Ubaldo is filthy.
Posted: 03:03 PM on October 7, 2009
Posts: 0 Padilla Flutilla
I feel like this is the type of pitcher the Phillies should kill the second time through the lineup. Remember they haven’t faced this guy all year.
Posted: 03:03 PM on October 7, 2009
Posts: 0 ray
why don’t they get that stupid pitchtrax out of the corner of the screen. it’s annoying
Posted: 03:04 PM on October 7, 2009
Posts: 0 Harold
werth came to play
Posted: 03:04 PM on October 7, 2009
Posts: 0 Ed R.
Way to go Jayson I’m “Werthy” of being an everyday OF.
Posted: 03:04 PM on October 7, 2009
Posts: 0 Keith
well at least we got a hit
Posted: 03:06 PM on October 7, 2009
Posts: 0 Griffin
Damn. Anyone have a pitch count on Ubaldo? I know he only threw 10 in the first inning.
Posted: 03:07 PM on October 7, 2009
Posts: 0 j reed
alright Lee…time to man up and put the team on your back for the next few innings
Posted: 03:07 PM on October 7, 2009
Posts: 0 bfo_33
Trying to follow the game on gamecast – was the double hit hard? Is the wind blowing in or out?
For an excellent pumpkin ale try Dogfish Head Punkin Ale – taste like a good IPA with a hint of pumpkin and spices – not overdone.
Posted: 03:07 PM on October 7, 2009