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 Tracey
Wow! Looks like Blanton has found his stuff!
Posted: 09:55 PM on November 1, 2009
Posts: 0 ray
These yankee crackheads ain’t sh*t compared to our team. The phillies have guts, and that 2 run first won’t get them down. Let’s beat these broadway losers!!!
Posted: 09:55 PM on November 1, 2009
Posts: 0 gofightins
Blanton…settling in? Or just effective against the bottom third? We’ll see next inning whether he’s really settled down…or not.
Posted: 09:55 PM on November 1, 2009
Posts: 0 connie mack
is there a concert at the spectrum tonight? I thought the final show was last night
Posted: 09:56 PM on November 1, 2009
Posts: 0 j reed
well thak bazooka Joe. i wonder what the derivation of “bazooka” is …it’s a cool word
Posted: 09:56 PM on November 1, 2009
Posts: 0 james
why is Howard such a head case?
Predictablly swinging through those outside breaking balls.
Why can’t some one tell him to lay off?
Stop swinging! Just stop!!!!!!!
He can NOT do any worse than these ugly strike outs that’s probably getting into his head at this point.
I can not believe the massive mental meltdowns between Howard and Hamels.
Charlie, PLEASE DO SOMETHING!!
Posted: 09:57 PM on November 1, 2009
Posts: 0 ray
I was at the eagles game watching them destroy the midgets. The energy in that stadium was incredible. That first inning when the phils were up and got things going the crowd erupted, you could feel it throught the tv screen.
Posted: 09:57 PM on November 1, 2009
Posts: 0 Harry Kalas
The xtra lefties in lineup only is a problem when Howard struggles like this. Which has not been very often in the 2nd half. The more glaring mistake perhaps is Charlie’s mis-use both Blanton/Happ in the post season season. The usual Blanton would be throwing 3-5 mph faster right now. The BP by commt. strategy(I’m aware of the BP issues) has finally caught up to us in the WS.
Posted: 09:58 PM on November 1, 2009
Posts: 0 Tim L
Blanton usually settles in after the first two, so he appears to be on track.
Ryan and Raul need to get on track or this is going to be too steep a hill to climb.
Posted: 09:59 PM on November 1, 2009
Posts: 0 j reed
wow feliz took 2 pitches…it’s a start
Posted: 09:59 PM on November 1, 2009
Posts: 0 Harry Kalas
he’s not a head case. take that bs somewhere else jerk!
Posted: 10:00 PM on November 1, 2009
Posts: 0 j reed
HK – “The xtra lefties in lineup only is a problem when Howard struggles like this. Which has not been very often in the 2nd half. ” Quite on point .
Posted: 10:01 PM on November 1, 2009
Posts: 0 connie mack
get him early, the yankees middle innings guys are a weakest.
Posted: 10:01 PM on November 1, 2009
Posts: 0 ray
connie mack the sign outside the spectrum had their last concert being the 31st so it just sounds like a case of joe buck smoking too much crack
Posted: 10:04 PM on November 1, 2009
Posts: 0 j reed
HK – yep. about Blanton…pretty rusty …i didn’t notice the velocity drop. that’s a problem…If he can the low strike I think he’ll be alright for awhile…I’d like to see more sliders to the righties
Posted: 10:06 PM on November 1, 2009
Posts: 0 Harry Kalas
thanks j reed. hold’m here please Heavy B. We got the top of the line up coming up…. It’s only a matter of time before we get to C.C. The lefties – Chase just have to stop whaling on the low and away stuff.
Posted: 10:06 PM on November 1, 2009
Posts: 0 connie mack
is anyone listening to the game on the radio and watching it on tv?
Posted: 10:06 PM on November 1, 2009
Posts: 0 james
@HK, 10 strike out in 13 tries, or something like that. What would you call that?
Whatever you want to call it, i’d say stop swinging. Try to get on base with a walk, maybe that’ll break the streak.
Posted: 10:06 PM on November 1, 2009
Posts: 0 whynow
happ has been only so-so in the bp..
i wish they would have found a place for him to start.
Posted: 10:06 PM on November 1, 2009
Posts: 0 j reed
Feliz is coming back to life
Posted: 10:07 PM on November 1, 2009
Posts: 0 ray
heavy b…lol…..we have fat bastard vs. heavy b
great play feliz
Posted: 10:07 PM on November 1, 2009
Posts: 0 Tracey
OK, Blanton is doing his job, now the bats need to do theirs.
Posted: 10:10 PM on November 1, 2009
Posts: 0 ray
how can texeria, however you spell that, bitch about that pitch after getting a gift ball the pitch before, and one yesterday for that matter
Great job blanton, we got it going on let’s slam fat bastard right on out of this game now
Posted: 10:10 PM on November 1, 2009
Posts: 0 gofightins
YEAH! That 2-2 pitch was strike 3, i was gonna be pissed if he didn’t do anything other than strike him out.
haha. the 3-2 pitch was more questionable then the 2-2 one was. Think the ump knew he blew it and gave him the benefit of the doubt?
Posted: 10:10 PM on November 1, 2009
Posts: 0 connie mack
i guess buck was reading this blog. he is so hip, listening to pearl jam. he is almost as cool as mike missinelli
Posted: 10:11 PM on November 1, 2009
Posts: 0 j reed
HK – do you mean Howard has to stop whaling on the low and away stuff?
Posted: 10:11 PM on November 1, 2009
Posts: 0 gofightins
james, good call. howard needs to have an AB where he doesn’t lift that bat. he’ll walk from the sliders out of the zone, and maybe that’ll jump start him again. it’s worth a shot.
Posted: 10:12 PM on November 1, 2009
Posts: 0 joedad
Time to cause some havoc and force CC into an eating disorder. OK, a different eating disorder.
Posted: 10:12 PM on November 1, 2009
Posts: 0 j reed
Come on Jimmy no more home run swings
Posted: 10:13 PM on November 1, 2009
Posts: 0 Harry Kalas
damn it jimmy…. always going for the long ball. chicks did that. some of’em I guess. But we don’t. not from our lead off guy.
Posted: 10:14 PM on November 1, 2009
Posts: 0 gofightins
That 2-1 pitch to Victorino was the same one he DIDN’T give on 2-2 to Blanton.
I HATE UMPS.
Posted: 10:15 PM on November 1, 2009
Posts: 0 connie mack
hey, the lefty hitters have issues with lefty pitchers. Rollins keeps hitting fly outs. last night he lead off the game with a grounder down the line, so he has followed it up with fly outs. with his speed, put the ball on the ground.
Posted: 10:16 PM on November 1, 2009
Posts: 0 Ed R.
It amazes me that the Phillies are the most patient team in the NL based on pitches per at bat, except for J-Roll. The one guy you want to be patient is anything but.
Posted: 10:16 PM on November 1, 2009
Posts: 0 Terri
should have been a walk
Posted: 10:16 PM on November 1, 2009
Posts: 0 Harry Kalas
jreed.. howard and raul… chase ball 4 shane. when will they learn..
Posted: 10:16 PM on November 1, 2009
Posts: 0 gofightins
Jimmy Rollins needs to stop not getting on base. It’s killing us. I think that is more than Howard or Ibanez. Though not by much.
Posted: 10:18 PM on November 1, 2009
Posts: 0 whynow
these umps are horrible…and they’re the best according to MLB??
A STRIKE that s/be a ball
A BALL that s/be a strike.
Posted: 10:20 PM on November 1, 2009
Posts: 0 Rick in RI
I’m listening to XM Philly feed while watching on the DVR synced up. Someone asked.
L.A. is disgusted with this ump and all the trips to the mound by the Yankees. This game is going to take long enough as it is without a mound visit by Posada, Jeter, Girard, etc between every two pitches.
Posted: 10:21 PM on November 1, 2009
Posts: 0 whynow
i think shane was swingin’ because he was afraid the ball would be called a strike
Posted: 10:21 PM on November 1, 2009
Posts: 0 james
whats the chance AR gets hit again?
Posted: 10:21 PM on November 1, 2009
Posts: 0 ray
the ball/strike zone can be complained by both teams
Posted: 10:21 PM on November 1, 2009
Posts: 0 GWFightinsFan
Did you see A-Roid flinch at that first pitch on the inside corner??!?!? LOL
Posted: 10:21 PM on November 1, 2009
Posts: 0 j reed
Ed R. – what’s maddening about jimmy is last night he had that rbi BB and then comes out with this wonderful game plan tonight
Posted: 10:23 PM on November 1, 2009
Posts: 0 joedad
The pitch to Shane may have been off the plkate by a couple inches. It is 94 MPH fastball. Chill out people, hitting a baseball is not an easy thing to do.
Posted: 10:24 PM on November 1, 2009
Posts: 0 j reed
ray – I think the ump is tailoring it to the pitcher’s tendecies. Is that good, i don’t know
Posted: 10:25 PM on November 1, 2009
Posts: 0 ChaosCorruption
blanton, cmon….
Posted: 10:26 PM on November 1, 2009
Posts: 0 gofightins
Blanton has most DEFINITELY settled in!
Posted: 10:26 PM on November 1, 2009
Posts: 0 Stuart
blanton couldnt do this in the start of the game?
Posted: 10:26 PM on November 1, 2009
Posts: 0 ray
See how blanton does it? 2 strikes and you put the 3rd pitch in the dirt and try and make them CHASE it.
Maybe charlie knows what he’s doing after all
Posted: 10:26 PM on November 1, 2009
Posts: 0 chuckles
11 in a row JOE!
Posted: 10:26 PM on November 1, 2009