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
(SIGH!) And these stupid commercials with Hamels aren’t helping my attitude. I had to watch him choke last night, I don’t want to watch his commercials.
Posted: 11:14 PM on November 1, 2009
Posts: 0 Morris Buttermaker
Man, their asses could not get any tighter right now. They are toast unless they can relax Ohh look, another Cole Hamels commercial. What are the odds?
Posted: 11:14 PM on November 1, 2009
Posts: 0 RiVLez
Jimmy Rollins was right! The Phillies will win in 5!!
Posted: 11:14 PM on November 1, 2009
Posts: 0 j reed
wow we just crapped the bed that inning as well. Alright Heavy B. hold them down
Posted: 11:14 PM on November 1, 2009
Posts: 0 Stuart
I think the most frustrating part is that if we win this game, we are in really really good shape. most likely a win tomorrow to go up 3-2. but none of the players or fans seem into it. that section of yankee fans are louder.
Posted: 11:14 PM on November 1, 2009
Posts: 0 AC in NJ
I feel sick to my stomach. 2 on with 0 out and nothing to show.
Posted: 11:14 PM on November 1, 2009
Posts: 0 Ed R.
Our biggest hitters are showing up really small in the biggest venue in the game. Pretty disappointing.
I bet Blanton throws a 1-2-3 here.
Posted: 11:15 PM on November 1, 2009
Posts: 0 whynow
gofightins – it is VERY deflating :(
I really think this game is over..
& w/ that the series is over
i hope i am wrong -
Posted: 11:15 PM on November 1, 2009
Posts: 0 j reed
HK – hang in there
Posted: 11:15 PM on November 1, 2009
Posts: 0 Tim L
Good one Morris
Posted: 11:15 PM on November 1, 2009
Posts: 0 ISMOKEPHILLIES
I just bought a Philly whose cherry looks like Pedro’s hair.
Posted: 11:16 PM on November 1, 2009
Posts: 0 chuckles
Shut the F up and stop complaining Posada! Swing and sit down.
Posted: 11:16 PM on November 1, 2009
Posts: 0 gofightins
I’m glad I’m not the only one who feelings like changing the channel.
Posted: 11:16 PM on November 1, 2009
Posts: 0 Ed R.
Does anyone run their mouth when up to bat more than Posada? Honestly. I wish the ump would just tell him to STFU.
Posted: 11:16 PM on November 1, 2009
Posts: 0 Morris Buttermaker
Well, at least the Phillies are crapping the bed so much that they might eventuallt run out of crap.
Also, Charlie needs to say something about Posada spending half the inning on the pitcher’s mound.
Posted: 11:17 PM on November 1, 2009
Posts: 0 HotDogs
@FillyP…..please call dugout and send your message.
@Stuart….same last night. I was there. I tried my best. I will be there tomorrow too to witness the go ahead game in the series for the Phillies.
The Yankees are controlling the speed of this game in our own home turf. Something NEEDS to change with that. The meeting on the mound is bullcrap. The PHILLIES need to shake this Bank UPSIDE DOWN.
Posted: 11:17 PM on November 1, 2009
Posts: 0 j reed
do you think CC will be back out?
Posted: 11:17 PM on November 1, 2009
Posts: 0 Ed R.
Advertisements in between at bats now? I almost hate tv at times.
Posted: 11:17 PM on November 1, 2009
Posts: 0 j reed
Ed R. – esp as he’s be granted all these trips to the mound…
Posted: 11:18 PM on November 1, 2009
Posts: 0 whynow
RiVLez
phils in 5??
can i take what you’re takin?
Posted: 11:18 PM on November 1, 2009
Posts: 0 Morris Buttermaker
Was it Terry Murray who described the 97 Flyers as having a ‘choking situation?” It looks like that is what we have here with the Phillies.
Posted: 11:19 PM on November 1, 2009
Posts: 0 j reed
Alright Howard with the leather
Posted: 11:20 PM on November 1, 2009
Posts: 0 Tim L
I didn’t think this team would let the Yankee mystique and hype effect them, but something has derailed their momentum. I just don’t think Pettite last night and now Sabathia look as good as the Phils are making them.
Posted: 11:20 PM on November 1, 2009
Posts: 0 HotDogs
Cmon everyone….high hopes please!!!!!!!!! There is only a 2 run deficit!
Posted: 11:22 PM on November 1, 2009
Posts: 0 Rick in RI
This game is not over yet and the Phils can very easily force Rivera to blow a save. Too many fastballs (cut or not) vs the Phillies will eventually be hit and hit hard.
Posted: 11:23 PM on November 1, 2009
Posts: 0 j reed
Tim L. – your right about Petite and CC…nothing spectacular…we are beating ourselves and the Yankees are to their credit taking advantage of the opportunities. Still plenty of game left
Posted: 11:23 PM on November 1, 2009
Posts: 0 Morris Buttermaker
The Phillies are just not playing smart baseball. It is as simple as that. They are not making quality throws home. They are not taking advantage of the pitchers’ mistakes. They are not making adjustments.
Posted: 11:24 PM on November 1, 2009
Posts: 0 chuckles
Finally the crowd is starting to come alive!
Posted: 11:24 PM on November 1, 2009
Posts: 0 Tim L
I believe. I have Tix for tomorrow where I will see them take a 3-2 lead in the series!
Posted: 11:24 PM on November 1, 2009
Posts: 0 Stuart
I keep goig back to werth getting picked off in game two. that changed teh outcome i believe in that game. if he doesnt get picked off the phillies win game 2, go into philly up 2-0 and dont look back. it sucks that i cant stop thinking about a play in game 2.
Posted: 11:24 PM on November 1, 2009
Posts: 0 ISMOKEPHILLIES
Oh my hopes aren’t the only ones that are high right now! WOOOO
Posted: 11:25 PM on November 1, 2009
Posts: 0 j reed
well done Heavy B. somebody showed up tonight
Posted: 11:25 PM on November 1, 2009
Posts: 0 ray
Alright we got these crackheads our offense is going to explode in these next few innings
Posted: 11:25 PM on November 1, 2009
Posts: 0 Ed R.
If the Phillies can manage to tie this game again they will not lose. The fans will go crazy and not allow it.
Posted: 11:26 PM on November 1, 2009
Posts: 0 HotDogs
@Tim ….ditto.
Posted: 11:27 PM on November 1, 2009
Posts: 0 Morris Buttermaker
I was at the game last night, and one of the biggest problems is that a lot of the lower level seats are all corporate. The real fans are in the top levels of the stadium, and it is loud up there, but it does not carry well. It really is a lot a Yankee fans at the games.
Posted: 11:27 PM on November 1, 2009
Posts: 0 Morris Buttermaker
Anybody going to let Raul know the World Series started a week ago?
Posted: 11:29 PM on November 1, 2009
Posts: 0 AC in NJ
I’ll tell you what. Tomorrow night, Charlie should sit Ibanez. The guy is completely lost. How much more of his flailing do I need to watch?
Good hit Feliz!!
Posted: 11:29 PM on November 1, 2009
Posts: 0 ray
yankees mystique my ass….the rays whored them last year so they went out and bought a few more players
Posted: 11:30 PM on November 1, 2009
Posts: 0 Ed R.
Can we please not waste two hits by Feliz? I mean, that happens what, once a world series?
Posted: 11:30 PM on November 1, 2009
Posts: 0 joedad
Lets go Senor Novembre
Posted: 11:30 PM on November 1, 2009
Posts: 0 chuckles
Cmon Francisco!
Posted: 11:31 PM on November 1, 2009
Posts: 0 j reed
common guys we are better than this…great job by blanton
Posted: 11:31 PM on November 1, 2009
Posts: 0 HotDogs
pitch count?
Posted: 11:31 PM on November 1, 2009
Posts: 0 AC in NJ
Francisco get a hit please…then give him the start in LF tomorrow night.
Posted: 11:31 PM on November 1, 2009
Posts: 0 Rick in RI
Ben better stay in this game and start everyone from here on out. I would much rather have him hitting, fielding, and running the bases right now.
Posted: 11:31 PM on November 1, 2009
Posts: 0 gofightins
This team looks dead.
Posted: 11:32 PM on November 1, 2009
Posts: 0 AC in NJ
oh well, another runner stranded in scoring position.
Posted: 11:32 PM on November 1, 2009
Posts: 0 ray
I feel a walk off game today no worries
Posted: 11:33 PM on November 1, 2009
Posts: 0 Terri
this is not the same team that played the Dodgers or the Rockies
Posted: 11:33 PM on November 1, 2009