Gameday: Phillies (1-0) at Nationals (0-1)
Posted by Pat Gallen, Wed, April 07, 2010 05:45 PM | Comments: 133
Gameday 2010, Posts
Philadelphia Phillies (1-0) at Washington Nationals (0-1)
Cole Hamels, LHP vs. Jason Marquis, RHP
Time: 7:05, Nationals Park
Weather: Clear/Warm, 80
TV: Comcast Network
Twitter: Phillies Nation
It’ll be hard to duplicate what happened on Opening Day, but the Phillies certainly will give it a shot tonight. After an off day that gave us time to reflect on the exceptional Roy Halladay performance, Cole Hamels will look to turn over a new leaf of his own.
Hamels will look to put 2009 behind him as he steps to the rubber for the first time since the World Series a year ago. Everyone knows this season is a huge part of the maturation process for Cole. Can he put those demons behind him? Only time will tell. It is known, however, that the Phillies need him to be Doc’s right hand man in the rotation.
Jason Marquis is the Game 2 starter for the Nats. The 30-year old righty is 5-3 lifetime against the Phils, and is coming off of a 15-win season a year ago with the Rockies. As our own Corey Seidman eluded too yesterday, the Nats are putting a lot of pressure on Marquis to be their man main after giving him a hefty contract to come to D.C. He’s probably, at best, a number three starter, but that’s the pitching situation in Washington.
Offensively, the Phillies put on a show and gave Doc plenty of run support in their opening game. The surprise came from Placido Polanco who flexed his muscle early and often. His grand slam proves just how sweet it must be to hit behind Jimmy Rollins and in front of Chase Utley and Ryan Howard.
One guy to keep an eye on is Raul Ibanez. He slumped badly this spring, but did notch a hit and crossed the plate twice on Monday. Raul is 1-for-6 lifetime against Marquis, but overall has hit .386 lifetime against Nats pitching. Look for a quick breakout from Ibanez.
Today’s Lineup: Rollins (SS), Polanco (3B), Utley (2B), Howard (1B), Werth (RF), Ibanez (LF), Victorino (CF), Ruiz (C), Hamels (P).
Your Gameday Beer – Hoegaarden Witbeer
On what will be a very warm evening up and down the I-95 corridor, it’s best to drink something lighter and refreshing, without giving up taste. In comes Hoegaarden with its citrusy, light-bodied flavor that is infused with some coriander spice and hints of orange peel. The Wheat Beer is unfiltered, but it does not affect the taste. If you’re unfamiliar, it’s like Blue Moon, but in my opinion, slightly better. Enjoy. - By Pat
GO PHILLIES!
Posts: 0 Griffin
I just saw a stat that Marquis has a 3.50 ERA against the Phils since ’07.
I’m more excited for this game than for opening day because I want to see what Cole can do. I’m thinking positive.
Posted: 05:57 PM on April 7, 2010
Posts: 0 Chuck
I’ve had Hoegaarden….it’s good!
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Like I said in the other thread….
Hamels tonight: 6 IP, 3 earned runs, 7 Ks
Bullpen: no runs given up and Madson gets the save
Offense: 6 runs, either Raul or Werth goes yard
Go Phillies!! Just over an hour til game time. I’m pumped!!
Posted: 06:00 PM on April 7, 2010
Posts: 0 shipsass
Remember The Fightins, and all you bloggers please keep your WordPress installation patched and up to date!
Posted: 06:18 PM on April 7, 2010
Posts: 0 Larry
worry about what hamels will do agains the mets not the nats
Posted: 06:47 PM on April 7, 2010
Posts: 0 Keegan
First post of the ’10 season! Overslept the Opening Day, came in late to it, saw the replay and whoa boy! The doc is in!
All eyes on Cole to see what he can do and I’m thinking he’s got it. We shall see in a very short time!
Posted: 06:54 PM on April 7, 2010
Posts: 0 rob5000
Anyone know a stream I can pick this up on? In class FML!
Posted: 07:01 PM on April 7, 2010
Posts: 0 Keith
Go Phillies!!! :D
Posted: 07:06 PM on April 7, 2010
Posts: 0 Keegan
Yeah it’s not on Comcast Sportsnet or myPHL? Where the hell is it?
Posted: 07:07 PM on April 7, 2010
Posts: 0 Ed R.
Hoegaarden is the best. Love it. Had it right after I turned 21, my father took me to some pub in center city. I wish I remembered the name of the place.
Right now I am starting a 6 pack of Leinenkugel’s Summer Shandy. One of my all time favorite beers, available April – August(I believe)
Glad to see some new faces here on the game day thread at PN. Hoping to see some of the regulars soon.
Let’s do this King Cole. New year, new you.
Posted: 07:07 PM on April 7, 2010
Posts: 0 Ed R.
It’s on 856 for me which is TCNHD. I have Comcast Digital.
Posted: 07:08 PM on April 7, 2010
Posts: 0 Ed R.
Sacks jacked with the big fella coming up.
Posted: 07:12 PM on April 7, 2010
Posts: 0 Keegan
Howard to do some damage!
Posted: 07:12 PM on April 7, 2010
Posts: 0 Chuck
Unfortunately, we have Verizon Fios…..so no Comcast NETWORK availability for me. CSN has the stupid Sixers game. Who cares!!
Oh well, I’ve got radio coverage….it’s all good!!
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I’ll have to try the Leinenkugel Summer. The winter beer I had back in February was good.
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Well, we got one run out of the bases-loaded, no out situation at least.
Posted: 07:16 PM on April 7, 2010
Posts: 0 Jay
If Phillies fans ruined Opening Day for the Nationals. Who is ruining this game? The 30,000 Nationals fans that didn’t show up, maybe?
Posted: 07:16 PM on April 7, 2010
Posts: 0 Keegan
That’ll work, thanks for the help!
Posted: 07:19 PM on April 7, 2010
Posts: 0 Chuck
Two runs now!! Ok, I’ll take that.
Posted: 07:19 PM on April 7, 2010
Posts: 0 Ed R.
Chuck…Fireside Nut Brown, very good. Their version of blue moon “Sunset Wheat” is also very good.
@ Jay…well played.
Posted: 07:21 PM on April 7, 2010
Posts: 0 Ed R.
I’ll take 2 runs in the top of the first.
Posted: 07:22 PM on April 7, 2010
Posts: 0 Chuck
Thanks, Ed. Tonight, I’ve got Wolaver’s Oatmeal Stout. It comes in a mixed case with an India Pale Ale and a brown ale. Kind of pricey and I’ve only seen it sold by the case….but it’s worth it.
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Not a good start for Cole!! C’mon….bear down.
Posted: 07:26 PM on April 7, 2010
Posts: 0 WFC010
I am confident in Cole putting it together, even if it takes him a few innings to do it. Roy had a rough start on Monday also, so we’ll see what happens.
Posted: 07:29 PM on April 7, 2010
Posts: 0 WFC010
A strike out!
Well, i’ll take it for starters :)
C’mon Cole, prove the haters wrong!
Posted: 07:30 PM on April 7, 2010
Posts: 0 Chuck
Ok Ok. Good inning Cole.
Posted: 07:34 PM on April 7, 2010
Posts: 0 Ed R.
I have only ever had one Oatmeal Stout and it was pretty strong. Actually it was the only Stout I have ever had. It wasn’t bad, but it was strong.
Posted: 07:35 PM on April 7, 2010
Posts: 0 Brooks
Has anyone seen the curve or cutter that Cole has been working on this spring?
I dont believe it has made an appearance yet.
Posted: 07:37 PM on April 7, 2010
Posts: 0 WFC010
Chooch, my boy!
Don’t be striking out like that :(
Posted: 07:38 PM on April 7, 2010
Posts: 0 WFC010
C’mon Jimmy, let’s get some more offense Rollin(s)
Wow that pun was terrible :(
Posted: 07:40 PM on April 7, 2010
Posts: 0 Ed R.
It did not make an appearance in the first you are correct Brooks.
Way to hustle J-Roll.
Posted: 07:40 PM on April 7, 2010
Posts: 0 RashGordon18
Chuck:
Turn off the radio brother… Fios now has TCN now… channel 99 on mine.
Posted: 07:43 PM on April 7, 2010
Posts: 0 Keegan
According to Franzke, that second swinging strike on Willingham was a cutter. It was clocked at 86 while most of his changeups are 80-81 so I’d tend to think so?
Posted: 07:45 PM on April 7, 2010
Posts: 0 diz
My friend raves about hoegarden, will have to try it. I do enjoy blue moon.
I’m keeping up with the game via MLB gameday, pitch by pitch. I don’t have comcast. :/
Posted: 07:46 PM on April 7, 2010
Posts: 0 RashGordon18
Diz:
Not sure what provider you have but double check your channels. Comcast lost a lawsuit, they can no longer deny other providers access to TCN. I know FIOS has added it to their lineup but not sure about any others.
Posted: 07:48 PM on April 7, 2010
Posts: 0 Ed R.
Hoegaarden is fantastic but pricey. Totally worth it.
Posted: 07:51 PM on April 7, 2010
Posts: 0 Brooks
Good news is his fast ball has gotten to 92 – the bad news is we still dont see the curve or the cutter yet.
Note – Heyward (Bravos) hit an rbi double.
Posted: 07:53 PM on April 7, 2010
Posts: 0 Brooks
I’m looking at MLB and they are reporting his breaking ball to 86 mph. Could be!
Posted: 07:54 PM on April 7, 2010
Posts: 0 John
Anyone other out of are fans having trouble with gameday audio? The Philly & Wash link both are giving me the Nat broadcast. Though I must say, their play by play guy is pretty damn good!
Posted: 07:54 PM on April 7, 2010
Posts: 0 amazinsux
Note- Who gives a shi! about the Bravos?
Posted: 07:55 PM on April 7, 2010
Posts: 0 Ed R.
Just when Chipper is finally going to retire we have to deal with this Heyward kid.
Posted: 07:57 PM on April 7, 2010
Posts: 0 Ed R.
Way to groove one there Hamels.
Posted: 08:00 PM on April 7, 2010
Posts: 0 Brooks
Solo shot – sigh
Posted: 08:00 PM on April 7, 2010
Posts: 0 Mulvi
Calm down Cole!
Posted: 08:01 PM on April 7, 2010
Posts: 0 Brooks
Dang! A curve ball – a ball yes but it was a curve!!!
Posted: 08:03 PM on April 7, 2010
Posts: 0 Brooks
C’mon Dubee – Cole needs a hug
Posted: 08:04 PM on April 7, 2010
Posts: 0 Mulvi
At least it was just a single and not a homer.
Posted: 08:06 PM on April 7, 2010
Posts: 0 Chris
Is it just me or is the ump not calling the same
strike zone for both pitchers?
Posted: 08:08 PM on April 7, 2010
Posts: 0 diz
I have directv. I’ll check.
Cole was doing well, until that homerun came through. Thought he would keep it going, but he walks the next two batters. :(
Posted: 08:08 PM on April 7, 2010
Posts: 0 Brooks
Phew, nice play Poly
Posted: 08:09 PM on April 7, 2010
Posts: 0 Tavian
I hope Cole bounces back from this inning. He lost concentration and that is NOT good. We really need this guy.
Posted: 08:12 PM on April 7, 2010
Posts: 0 diz
Okay, I found a channel on directv that’s playing the game. But its apparently blacked out. Womp womp.
Posted: 08:12 PM on April 7, 2010
Posts: 0 Ed R.
Way to go Chooch.
Posted: 08:14 PM on April 7, 2010
Posts: 0 Mulvi
Way to go COLE! Getting them runs back!
Posted: 08:16 PM on April 7, 2010