World Series Gameday: Yankees At Phillies, Game 4
Posted by Amanda Orr, Sun, November 01, 2009 07:00 PM | Comments: 562
Gameday 2009, Posts, World Series 2009
New York Yankees (2-1) at Philadelphia Phillies (1-2)
CC Sabathia, LHP, vs. Joe Blanton, RHP
Time: 8:20 p.m at Citizens Bank Park
Weather: Partly Cloudy, 56 degrees
TV: FOX
Twitter: Phillies Nation
The Phillies must even up the series after dropping last night’s game. Joe Blanton and the Phillies need to do whatever it takes to avoid falling to a 3-1 deficit.
Instead of throwing out Cliff Lee on three day’s of rest, Charlie Manuel opted to go with Blanton. Blanton last started in the National League Championship series and he allowed three earned runs in six innings. Blanton has struggled mightily against the Yankees throughout his career, but has not faced them since last season. The Phillies are in desperate need of a solid outing from Blanton, especially with Cole Hamels’ poor performance last night.
For the second time this postseason, CC Sabathia will pitch on short rest. The 280-pound left-hander threw 113 pitches in game one of the World Series. Sabathia pitched well, but was out-dueled by Lee and could not find a way to get Chase Utley out.
The offense is a big reason why the Phillies are in the World Series, but they are also a big reason why they are trailing 2-1. They have faced great pitching, but the Phillies are more than capable of putting up crooked numbers. Other than Utley in game one, the only players who are doing well are Jayson Werth (.400) and Carlos Ruiz (.333).
Your Gameday Beer – Tröegs Hopback Amber Ale
I’m surprised we didn’t recommended this beer during our summer of Amber Ales, but it is appropriate tonight as the Phillies need to hop back on the winning train. As advertised, this brew is loaded with citrusy hops, which accompany a pine, grass-like scent. The mouthfeel is smooth, thick and dry but full of flavor sensations. If you like the flavors of Pale Ales but not the bitterness, then this beer is worth a go. Have it with some grilled salmon seasoned with lemon. – By Brian
GO PHILLIES!
Posts: 0 Adam
I’ve already given up. I’m burning my Phillies hat and buying a Yankees hat.
Posted: 09:30 PM on November 1, 2009
Posts: 0 Philthadelphia
can i get s score?
Posted: 09:31 PM on November 1, 2009
Posts: 0 Adam
1-0
Posted: 09:31 PM on November 1, 2009
Posts: 0 ray
2 runs is nothing
Posted: 09:31 PM on November 1, 2009
Posts: 0 GWFightinsFan
Sonofabitch!!!!
Posted: 09:32 PM on November 1, 2009
Posts: 0 whynow
with our non existent offense – just kiss the w/s goodbye
Posted: 09:32 PM on November 1, 2009
Posts: 0 PhillyPhanInLI
Time for a pitching change.
Posted: 09:32 PM on November 1, 2009
Posts: 0 Ed R.
That is ridiculous they warned the benches. I would have let Sabathia hit someone first. I mean, A-Rod has gotten hit 3 times in two games. I wouldn’t blame the Yanks for wanting to hit someone.
Posted: 09:32 PM on November 1, 2009
Posts: 0 gofightins
Well…now we’re in hole to start out with…I gotta admit i’m not feeling comfortable about Blanton. CC however, no question, we’re gonna hit the hell out of him.
Posted: 09:32 PM on November 1, 2009
Posts: 0 j reed
maybe chase will get hit …he’s a ball magnet
Posted: 09:33 PM on November 1, 2009
Posts: 0 Terri
The better make him work!! *looking at you Jimmy and Shane*
Posted: 09:33 PM on November 1, 2009
Posts: 0 whynow
gofightins -
with our non existent offense – i don’t see it… i hope you’re right = but i donot hold much hope
Posted: 09:34 PM on November 1, 2009
Posts: 0 Harry Kalas
say it ain’t so… I go out for beer and it’s 2 zip. damn
Posted: 09:35 PM on November 1, 2009
Posts: 0 Adam
We’ve been screwed ever since Game 2. What will make this game any different? This is what happens when you face the New York Yankees. The BEST team in Baseball right now.
Posted: 09:35 PM on November 1, 2009
Posts: 0 gofightins
Flyin Hawaiian status!
Posted: 09:36 PM on November 1, 2009
Posts: 0 j reed
Wow i hope blanton get those corners…he didn’t for that Damon AB way to go Shane!
Posted: 09:37 PM on November 1, 2009
Posts: 0 Tracey
SHANE!!!
Posted: 09:37 PM on November 1, 2009
Posts: 0 Ed R.
H.K that is why you go out for beer ahead of time. You should have gotten a 30 pack prior to the Eagles game. That should have given you enough to make it through the Birds and 1-2 Phillies games.
Posted: 09:38 PM on November 1, 2009
Posts: 0 Tracey
WHEE!!!
Posted: 09:38 PM on November 1, 2009
Posts: 0 ray
wooooo hooooooooooooooooooo
Posted: 09:38 PM on November 1, 2009
Posts: 0 Stuart
Utley sooooo closeeeee.. man does he love CC
Posted: 09:39 PM on November 1, 2009
Posts: 0 Mostone
OK!!!
Posted: 09:39 PM on November 1, 2009
Posts: 0 Harry Kalas
Chase. Just missed. way to bounce back!
Posted: 09:39 PM on November 1, 2009
Posts: 0 gofightins
Welll….THAT certainly brought me out of my (brief) funk. We can do this! COme onnnn HOWARD. Break out of this fin slump!
Posted: 09:40 PM on November 1, 2009
Posts: 0 joedad
rally time fellas
Posted: 09:40 PM on November 1, 2009
Posts: 0 Harry Kalas
you’re right Edr. I won’t let it happen again…lol
Posted: 09:41 PM on November 1, 2009
Posts: 0 gofightins
STOP. CHASING. DAMN. SLIDERS.
Posted: 09:43 PM on November 1, 2009
Posts: 0 Stuart
Howard is the reason we will lose this series. you cant win when your biggest hitter, your number 4 hitter cant get a base hit.
Posted: 09:43 PM on November 1, 2009
Posts: 0 Ed R.
well I am glad we could come to that understanding H.K.
Keep up the good work Johnny Wacko. Another homer would be sweet…
I bet he gets walked.
Posted: 09:44 PM on November 1, 2009
Posts: 0 Terri
Ryan Hoard looks so bad right now. 10 ks. What happen to NLCS Howard!?!
Posted: 09:44 PM on November 1, 2009
Posts: 0 j reed
ugh bad time for Howard to go funky
Posted: 09:44 PM on November 1, 2009
Posts: 0 Harry Kalas
Sh*t. The old Howard is back… Hopefully just for a guest appearance…
Posted: 09:44 PM on November 1, 2009
Posts: 0 Ed R.
Stuart, Howard is a huge reason we are even in this series.
Posted: 09:45 PM on November 1, 2009
Posts: 0 HotDogs
We need our slugger back….ASAP!!!!
Posted: 09:45 PM on November 1, 2009
Posts: 0 Mostone
Wtf is up w/ all these trips to the mound?
Posted: 09:45 PM on November 1, 2009
Posts: 0 connie mack
hello everyone, went to last night’s game, phillies phans and 90 minute rain delay is not a good combination. The beer was flowing. I would rather sit in the rain then listen to tim mccarver. In fact there are medical procedures i rather have done then listen to tim mccarver!
Posted: 09:47 PM on November 1, 2009
Posts: 0 gofightins
Come on IBANEZ! Crush one!
Posted: 09:47 PM on November 1, 2009
Posts: 0 gofightins
Ugh…he’s another thats gone cold.
Posted: 09:48 PM on November 1, 2009
Posts: 0 ray
22 pitches, we got one run back, fat bastard will tire fast, we will score a lot of runs tonight, blanton has to keep us in this
Posted: 09:49 PM on November 1, 2009
Posts: 0 Harry Kalas
Gotta hold’em B. Or that run means very little…
Posted: 09:49 PM on November 1, 2009
Posts: 0 Mostone
Oh well – at least we got one back and made cc work a little. Here’s hoping!
Posted: 09:49 PM on November 1, 2009
Posts: 0 connie mack
The fear of adding Ibanez to the line-up was too many lefties. Well the phillies got away with it during the season, but it appears the yankees are capitalizing on this unbalanced lineup.
Posted: 09:49 PM on November 1, 2009
Posts: 0 joedad
no more pulling off on sliders. He won’t be allowed to pitch inside because he will be afraid to hit somebody and get tossed.
Posted: 09:49 PM on November 1, 2009
Posts: 0 Stuart
Ed R.
I understand that. And I thank him for that. I am not saying im mad at him, he did his job in the first couple rounds and helped carry us here. but I am just saying that if we lose this series, he is a huge factor. i hpoe he breaks out this game and goes on a tear for the rest of teh series, but I think that layoff killed him.
Posted: 09:50 PM on November 1, 2009
Posts: 0 HotDogs
just wondering….the yanks seemed to control the rythym of the game ever since Lee had it going so quickly. It seems to have up ended the Phils. What do you think?
Posted: 09:51 PM on November 1, 2009
Posts: 0 j reed
Yeah seriously all the mound trips and yet instant replay slows down the pace of the game…
Posted: 09:51 PM on November 1, 2009
Posts: 0 GWFightinsFan
Well they’re getting to Sabathia and making him throw pitches…good!
Posted: 09:51 PM on November 1, 2009
Posts: 0 ray
how bout that joe buck giving it up for philly
Posted: 09:52 PM on November 1, 2009
Posts: 0 whynow
hk- 10 K’S FOR HOWARD… is not a guest appearance.
Posted: 09:52 PM on November 1, 2009
Posts: 0 j reed
well that’s the pitch blanton nedds to get
Posted: 09:53 PM on November 1, 2009