Gameday: Nationals (3-4) at Phillies (6-1)
Posted by Pat Gallen, Wed, April 14, 2010 06:25 PM | Comments: 128
Gameday 2010, Posts
Washington Nationals (3-4) at Philadelphia Phillies (6-1)
Craig Stammen, RHP 
vs. Kyle Kendrick, RHP
Time: 7:05, Citizens Bank Park
Weather: Sunny, 60
TV: MyPHL 17
Twitter: Phillies Nation
The big news today is obviously Jimmy Rollins hitting the disabled list with the calf injury. In his stead will be plenty of Juan Castro at shortstop – he’ll bat 7th tonight.
Kyle Kendrick and Craig Stammen do battle again, just as they did last week in Washington. Kendrick’s last time out was a dud, as he managed to finish just four innings while allowing five earned runs. He takes over once again for the injured Joe Blanton who long-tossed in the outfield today and looked to have no restrictions. Look for Kendrick to go more than four tonight; lets hope his first-start jitters are nothing more than that.
Stammen is the starter for Washington, and was partially responsible for the Phillies only loss of this young season. In Game 3 of the opening series, Stammen got through five innings, but was given a no-decision. He did allow nine hits to the Phils, but didn’t walk anyone. This time around, he’ll see a much different lineup.
No Rollins, obviously, and no Jayson Werth either who continues to deal with that hip flexor injury. Werth is available tonight off the bench, and Carlie Manuel said he might play tomorrow. Werth looked fine in BP as he assaulted balls into the stands. Greg Dobbs gets the start for Werth, which makes it four lefties in a row in the middle of the order.
Today’s Lineup: Victorino (CF), Polanco (3B), Utley (2B), Howard (1B), Dobbs (RF), Ibanez (LF), Castro (SS), Ruiz (C), Kendrick (P).
Your gameday beer: Samuel Smith’s Oatmeal Stoudt
This is odd, yet kind of cool at the same time. It was once a drink for lactating mothers way, waaay back when. Sam Smith makes a damn good beer and this one an has a nice, silky texture, with a bittersweet finish. A four pack of this stuff will run you about $10-12 but it’s well worth it. It shouldn’t be served too cold either – the temp should be about 55 degrees. Eat it with Italian food or a nice Tuna Steak and you’ll be pleasantly surprised. - By Pat
GO PHILLIES!
Posts: 0 Ted Bell
I hope this Kyle Kendrick experiment ends tonight. This chucklehead is just not a big league pitcher.
Posted: 08:01 PM on April 14, 2010
Posts: 0 ChuckS
somebody call Pedro!!!
Posted: 08:02 PM on April 14, 2010
Posts: 0 NJ
Pedro won’t be here before Blanton’s back
Posted: 08:02 PM on April 14, 2010
Posts: 0 Brooks
KK is the 2010 version of AE.
How many more starts will Cholly give KK?
It just ain’t happening folks. Plenty of time and opportunity, he just does not have what it takes. And now for one of my least favorite pitchers – Nelson (go) Figueroa.
Posted: 08:03 PM on April 14, 2010
Posts: 0 Manny
Figueroa hits!!!!! This is gonna be a longggggg game!
Posted: 08:04 PM on April 14, 2010
Posts: 0 Pat Gallen
The roof almost came down (if there was one) after the 2B before Kendrick was pulled. That was THE ugliest pitching performance I’ve ever witnessed live.
Posted: 08:06 PM on April 14, 2010
Posts: 0 BurrGundy
Why the HELL is Figueroa batting…..We do have a bench and getting on base and scoring runs are important even in the early innings. Is Charlie going senile or am I the one who is nuts?
Posted: 08:06 PM on April 14, 2010
Posts: 0 Ed R.
Nat’s announcers ripped Kendrick last inning.
Posted: 08:07 PM on April 14, 2010
Posts: 0 Jamie's Babies
At least Stammen is at 47 pitches and doesn’t look like he’ll last past the 4th, so we have a good shot at their bullpen
Let’s hope FullNelson can settle for a few innings
Posted: 08:08 PM on April 14, 2010
Posts: 0 Manny
Polanco now hitting over .500!!!!!!!!
Posted: 08:09 PM on April 14, 2010
Posts: 0 Ed R.
Burr…because Figs is going to pitch a few innings.
Posted: 08:09 PM on April 14, 2010
Posts: 0 Mike D.
I’ll say this. Shane’s really been wearing guys down in the leadoff spot.
P.S.: This guy’s gonna have thrown more pitches than KK by the time the inning is done.
Posted: 08:09 PM on April 14, 2010
Posts: 0 Manny
HOLLA!!!!!!!!!!!!!! CHASEEEEEEEEEEEE
EL CAPITAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Who’s leading now???!
Posted: 08:11 PM on April 14, 2010
Posts: 0 BurrGundy
You’re 100% correct, Ed. That is why Charlie Manuel is managing on the major league level and I am eating cheese balls, sitting on my fat ass screaming at Kyle. And Figueroa gets a hit. This is fun and I think we will end up winning a long game.
Posted: 08:12 PM on April 14, 2010
Posts: 0 Jamie's Babies
Am I watching a football game?
Posted: 08:12 PM on April 14, 2010
Posts: 0 NJ
Couldn’t be worse than KK’s outing against the Mets the year before last facing Pelfrey…
Posted: 08:13 PM on April 14, 2010
Posts: 0 Manny
I kinda feel bad for both starters..
Posted: 08:13 PM on April 14, 2010
Posts: 0 Brooks
This is amazing! OMG!
Posted: 08:13 PM on April 14, 2010
Posts: 0 Mike D.
“Swing and a long drive, watch this baby, OUTTA HERE! Home run Chase…Utley…and now the Phils are leading 7-6. Chase Utley, YOU ARE THE MAN!”
I can almost hear it…
Posted: 08:14 PM on April 14, 2010
Posts: 0 Brooks
Chase, for the second game in a row!
Posted: 08:14 PM on April 14, 2010
Posts: 0 NJ
We could do worse than giving Figueroa a chance to start a few games…
Posted: 08:14 PM on April 14, 2010
Posts: 0 Natinals Manager Ackbar
“Our pitchers can’t repel lineup power of that magnitute!”
Posted: 08:17 PM on April 14, 2010
Posts: 0 Pat Gallen
This is just insane. I can’t even keep up with this game.
Posted: 08:18 PM on April 14, 2010
Posts: 0 Jamie's Babies
Hahahaha Polanco is batting .51.5
Posted: 08:19 PM on April 14, 2010
Posts: 0 Manny
Well, this means more money spent at the ballpark = better chance of keeping our key players…
Just like someone said in the “bandwagon fans” post..
Posted: 08:20 PM on April 14, 2010
Posts: 0 Manny
BUY 10 BEERS! DO IT, WE NEED WERTH!
Posted: 08:20 PM on April 14, 2010
Posts: 0 GWFightinsFan
I’m a man and I’m not ashamed to admit it, I freakin LOVE Chase Utley
Posted: 08:21 PM on April 14, 2010
Posts: 0 Brooks
Pudge is a 38 year old catcher and he stole 2nd base.
wow..
Posted: 08:25 PM on April 14, 2010
Posts: 0 BurrGundy
We CAN NOT let a 40-year old catcher steal second base !!!! Even if it is Ivan the Great.
Posted: 08:25 PM on April 14, 2010
Posts: 0 Mike D.
So do I, GW.
Oh my God, Ackbar, we can’t stop them either. Oh, damn…
Posted: 08:27 PM on April 14, 2010
Posts: 0 NJ
Fig’s gonna give up some runs but at least he can somewhat locate his pitches enough to get through a few innings.
Posted: 08:32 PM on April 14, 2010
Posts: 0 Brooks
OK, hit and run… sorry
Posted: 08:33 PM on April 14, 2010
Posts: 0 NJ
before tonight Figueroa had 14 hits in 7 years… crazy
Posted: 08:36 PM on April 14, 2010
Posts: 0 Jim
Figs with a double!!! This team just wont die i love it. It reminds of the slugfests of 2007
Posted: 08:36 PM on April 14, 2010
Posts: 0 Jim
Polancos first k of the season couldnt have come at a worse time
Posted: 08:38 PM on April 14, 2010
Posts: 0 BurrGundy
At least Figuera throws strikes. I had no idea he could hit like this, or maybe it’s dumb luck.. Maybe he is using an old Eric Bruntlett bat?
Posted: 08:39 PM on April 14, 2010
Posts: 0 ChuckS
anyone else have a problem with the ump’s strike zone, or is it just me?
Posted: 08:42 PM on April 14, 2010
Posts: 0 NJ
my god is this what you call pitching? Giving up runs here and there but getting outs that aren’t 15 minutes apart…?
Posted: 08:46 PM on April 14, 2010
Posts: 0 Jamie's Babies
2-0 FLYERRRSSS
WOOOOOOOOO
—at least that is a positive :)
Posted: 08:55 PM on April 14, 2010
Posts: 0 Keegan
They’re running all over Chooch.
Posted: 08:59 PM on April 14, 2010
Posts: 0 Mike D.
Marquis? What the hell are the Natinals doing? This isn’t Game 7!
Posted: 09:01 PM on April 14, 2010
Posts: 0 j
is fig slow to the plate?
Posted: 09:01 PM on April 14, 2010
Posts: 0 diz
Yeah, I’m thinking for flyers over devils in five games.
Posted: 09:06 PM on April 14, 2010
Posts: 0 diz
shane with a two run homer!
Posted: 09:14 PM on April 14, 2010
Posts: 0 Keegan
There ye go, Shane!
Posted: 09:15 PM on April 14, 2010
Posts: 0 Mulvi
Ya know, Kyle Kendrick hasn’t been the same since he was traded to Japan.
Posted: 09:18 PM on April 14, 2010
Posts: 0 Nick
lets just go ahead and give halladay player of the week for the rest of the season.
Posted: 09:19 PM on April 14, 2010
Posts: 0 BurrGundy
I have been following the Phillies passionately for 50 plus years and this is (from 2007 until today) easily the most exciting team ever in Phillies uniforms. We are really lucky. Damn !!!
Posted: 09:21 PM on April 14, 2010
Posts: 0 BurrGundy
Decent outing for Figueroa. But he is s l o w to the plate and needs to hold runners better.
Posted: 09:24 PM on April 14, 2010
Posts: 0 Keegan
Anybody hear them say that Halladay was starting on Friday night now? I got tix for Saturday and I’m gonna be just a tad peeved if they moved him up…
Posted: 09:26 PM on April 14, 2010