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 ChaosCorruption
YEAH!
Okay, let’s go Howard…don’t fail like last at-bat!
Posted: 10:26 PM on November 1, 2009
Posts: 0 Terri
ok time for the offense to do something!! Howard and Raul are due!!
Posted: 10:27 PM on November 1, 2009
Posts: 0 Ed R.
If only our offense would wake the F up. Wasted pitching performance by Pedro and so far Blanton has been great since his rough first inning.
Posted: 10:27 PM on November 1, 2009
Posts: 0 j reed
Joedad – i agree shane put a good swing on a ball that got hit to a good first basemen
Posted: 10:27 PM on November 1, 2009
Posts: 0 Harry Kalas
you’re right joedad. my bad. Joe B. you have my respect. Shaky 1st, but he didn’t fall apart. Unlike another Phils SP. Coming on O.
Posted: 10:27 PM on November 1, 2009
Posts: 0 james
Lets go howard!! PLS dont strike out.
Posted: 10:27 PM on November 1, 2009
Posts: 0 gofightins
Let’s just hope we don’t let big ol’ CC settle in too…
Posted: 10:27 PM on November 1, 2009
Posts: 0 joedad
Someone made a good point. Howard breaks out of slumps by looking at pitches, rather than swinging and hitting pitches. When he has a good eye, he is the best hitter in the league
Posted: 10:28 PM on November 1, 2009
Posts: 0 whynow
ryno – just do a brett myers and watch all of the pitches :)
Posted: 10:28 PM on November 1, 2009
Posts: 0 ray
I didn’t cap chase because of utley by the way. For some reason I was thinking of cole’s first name when I capped chase and that would’ve been cool but it didn’t really work out because cole’s first name isn’t chase….lol
Posted: 10:29 PM on November 1, 2009
Posts: 0 AC in NJ
Blanton is really doing his part…time for the offense to step up. Let’s go Howard – break out of it NOW!
This ump really should run Posada out of the game…
Posted: 10:29 PM on November 1, 2009
Posts: 0 Tim L
I don’t care if Howard grounds out, at least make contact!
Posted: 10:29 PM on November 1, 2009
Posts: 0 j reed
HK – I hope Hamels takes how Blanton recovered after that absymal firstg inning to heart.
Posted: 10:29 PM on November 1, 2009
Posts: 0 Harry Kalas
sorry james. I shouldn’t called you a jerk. Let’s hope we can rally here.
Posted: 10:29 PM on November 1, 2009
Posts: 0 Rick in RI
Come on Ryan! Be patient!
Posted: 10:30 PM on November 1, 2009
Posts: 0 ray
woot there it is
Posted: 10:30 PM on November 1, 2009
Posts: 0 gofightins
CONTACT! WE HAVE CONTACT! OH THANK GOD!
Posted: 10:30 PM on November 1, 2009
Posts: 0 j reed
Now that was a quality swing…
Posted: 10:30 PM on November 1, 2009
Posts: 0 HotDogs
FINALLY.
Posted: 10:30 PM on November 1, 2009
Posts: 0 Harry Kalas
There we go….
Posted: 10:31 PM on November 1, 2009
Posts: 0 AC in NJ
Nice job Howard. No DP now…C’mon Werth!
Posted: 10:31 PM on November 1, 2009
Posts: 0 Rick in RI
Yeah that’s how ya do it!
Posted: 10:31 PM on November 1, 2009
Posts: 0 chuckles
Cmon Jayson – make it WERTHWHILE!
Posted: 10:32 PM on November 1, 2009
Posts: 0 Adam
Why can’t the Phillies just SCORE ALREADY!
Posted: 10:32 PM on November 1, 2009
Posts: 0 HotDogs
HOLY CRAP HOWARD!!!
Posted: 10:32 PM on November 1, 2009
Posts: 0 Tracey
GO, RYAN, GO!!!
Posted: 10:33 PM on November 1, 2009
Posts: 0 AC in NJ
Way to steal Howard!!
Posted: 10:33 PM on November 1, 2009
Posts: 0 connie mack
he stole on a lefty!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted: 10:33 PM on November 1, 2009
Posts: 0 chuckles
Yeah Ryan!
Posted: 10:33 PM on November 1, 2009
Posts: 0 Ed R.
Wow…Howard is so big he can’t even stop himself when he gets to the base…ran right through it. Well done Howard.
Posted: 10:33 PM on November 1, 2009
Posts: 0 ray
ryannnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn way to take everyone by surprise…..gotta love this guy after all he’s been through these last few games
Posted: 10:33 PM on November 1, 2009
Posts: 0 j reed
Yeah the umps realyl have to step in with all this game delaying garbage…we are not in the Yankis house and are the defending champs.
Posted: 10:33 PM on November 1, 2009
Posts: 0 gofightins
Haha. I LOVE it when he does that. Buck’s call was full of incredulity. Love it.
Posted: 10:33 PM on November 1, 2009
Posts: 0 Rick in RI
Woohoo! Posada couldn’t throw out CC Sabathia if he was trying to steal.
Posted: 10:33 PM on November 1, 2009
Posts: 0 joedad
The Big man showing the speed
Posted: 10:33 PM on November 1, 2009
Posts: 0 james
come on raul!
Posted: 10:34 PM on November 1, 2009
Posts: 0 gofightins
Again, no strike there.
Posted: 10:35 PM on November 1, 2009
Posts: 0 AC in NJ
i said it last night…and again, Ibanez looks lost up there.
Posted: 10:35 PM on November 1, 2009
Posts: 0 chuckles
Cmon Feliz – tie this up at the very least.
Posted: 10:35 PM on November 1, 2009
Posts: 0 ray
wooooooooooooooooooooooooooo hoooooooooooooooooooooo
Posted: 10:36 PM on November 1, 2009
Posts: 0 Tracey
OH BABY!!
Posted: 10:37 PM on November 1, 2009
Posts: 0 chuckles
YES!!!!!!!
Posted: 10:37 PM on November 1, 2009
Posts: 0 Harry Kalas
ryan h missed home plate
Posted: 10:37 PM on November 1, 2009
Posts: 0 Terri
howard never touch home plate
Posted: 10:37 PM on November 1, 2009
Posts: 0 Tracey
Oy, all this replay doesn’t really add to it…
Posted: 10:37 PM on November 1, 2009
Posts: 0 joedad
PETE HAPPY!
Posted: 10:38 PM on November 1, 2009
Posts: 0 Ed R.
Phils caught a break there because I was screaming for Howard to go back and touch home plate.
Posted: 10:38 PM on November 1, 2009
Posts: 0 gofightins
YES! PETE HAPPYYYYYYY!!!
Posted: 10:38 PM on November 1, 2009
Posts: 0 j reed
that’s the last thing Poseda wanted to see… Big Piece coming down the pipe
Posted: 10:38 PM on November 1, 2009
Posts: 0 ray
here’s the thing, if the yankees don’t know he didn’t touch it and don’t do anything, it’s a run
Posted: 10:39 PM on November 1, 2009