Gameday: Mets (54-55) at Phillies (61-48)
Posted by Amanda Orr, Sat, August 07, 2010 06:06 PM | Comments: 124
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New York Mets (54-55) at Philadelphia Phillies (61-48) 
Johan Santana, LHP (8-6, 3.20 ERA) vs. Cole Hamels (7-7, 3.56 ERA)
Time: 7:05 p.m at Citizens Bank Park
TV:Comcast Sportsnet
Weather: Sunny, 83
Twitter: @philliesnation
A huge eighth inning rally helped lead the Phillies to a 7-5 victory over the New York Mets last night. Tonight, the ball will be handed to Cole Hamels, who can hopefully go deep into tonight’s game after a rocky bullpen performance yesterday. Hamels will be opposed by Johan Santana, who hasn’t had quite the year many expected, although still having a solid season.
In his career against the Mets, Cole Hamels has lacked support from his offense, falling 2-5, despite having an ERA in the threes. On the other hand, Santana has gotten run support, posting a 4-2 record with an ERA above four in games against the Phillies.
Placido Polanco has the best numbers against Santana throughout his career. He has a .386 average with a home run. David Wright has the best numbers against Hamels, having a .345 average against him.
The Phillies look to continue their hot steak, both at home and on the road. Even though this team is plagued with injuries, the replacement players are doing their part to help the team win. Good teams need non-star players to step it up in key situations.
Your Gameday Beer – Dogfish Head 60 Minute IPA
Dogfish Head’s 60 Minute IPA will do just fine. Not as powerful as its 90 or 120 minute older brothers, this IPA is hoppy but not overwhelming. It as a smooth, creamy and rich foundation with hints of citrus, pine and sweet malts. Eat some pizza with it today and get it delivered. – By Brian
Go Phillies!
Posts: 0 ChuckS
Greg Dobbs doesn’t belong on a big league roster
Posted: 09:44 PM on August 7, 2010
Posts: 0 ChuckS
With all the injuries this year why is this guy still healthy???
Posted: 09:45 PM on August 7, 2010
Posts: 0 ChuckS
shut up Wheeler
Posted: 09:48 PM on August 7, 2010
Posts: 0 ChuckS
that sucked
Posted: 09:49 PM on August 7, 2010
Posts: 0 Andrew from Waldorf
Look the Mets just won the world series
Hopefully this will let Jerry keep his job another month
Posted: 09:50 PM on August 7, 2010
Posts: 0 Andrew from Waldorf
I really dislike wheeler
we dont have to have him
why not schmidt? why not anyone?
Posted: 09:50 PM on August 7, 2010
Posts: 0 jeff
Sorry stick to my guns on this. PP should of never been bunting. Let him drive one into a hole. He is that good. Wasted at bat.
The homer to Frenchy is tough. Just roll the ball up there. He will swing. I feel we will not score off of RA tommorrow.
Posted: 09:50 PM on August 7, 2010
Posts: 0 Terri
that was pathetic. sucks to be Cole
Posted: 09:52 PM on August 7, 2010
Posts: 0 wxdavid
stop with the Chris wheeler bashing already
no one is impressed
Posted: 09:52 PM on August 7, 2010
Posts: 0 wxdavid
SINCE JUNE 13 COLE… has 1 decision…. 0 losses
and 7 no decisions
Posted: 09:52 PM on August 7, 2010
Posts: 0 Joeybagadonitz
Make Perez and Castillo disappear and I’ll see to it RA doesn’t pitch tomorrow.
Posted: 09:53 PM on August 7, 2010
Posts: 0 JAY-AKA-PHILLYBOY
2 BACK-WILL THE REAL ROY PLZ STAND UP!!!!!!!!
Posted: 09:53 PM on August 7, 2010
Posts: 0 gotahaloroundme
For the first time all season, I can honestly say that the offense was straight up cut down by a great pitcher. I fear that this could lead into tomorrow, though…
Posted: 09:55 PM on August 7, 2010
Posts: 0 Sam
Wheeler said that this was a good game. What team is he rooting for? What a moron
Posted: 09:55 PM on August 7, 2010
Posts: 0 Andrew from Waldorf
Wheeler is the worst
Let me know when I try to impress you
You cant win them all. If the Mets need the K mongo tomorrow he will be shaky if available at all.
Posted: 09:55 PM on August 7, 2010
Posts: 0 Andrew from Waldorf
wheeler was particularily horrible tongiht is all.
Posted: 09:56 PM on August 7, 2010
Posts: 0 jeff
stop bashing wheeler. this guy bleeds philly red. very good at viewing the game. just a good guy. i have met him. switch over to the yankee guys. listen to susan and sterling. then shoot yourself.
Posted: 09:57 PM on August 7, 2010
Posts: 0 NJ
I’m almost glad the Mets won because it wasn’t a terrible game for the Phils, our pitching was dealing and they had Johan doing what Johan does… If the Mets think winning that single game is so important to them then good luck to them, bring out the champagne now while we’ll save ours for October…
Posted: 09:58 PM on August 7, 2010
Posts: 0 jeremy
Matt Rizzotti’s having a good night in his 2nd AAA game with Lehigh Valley first 4 at bats he reached base, walk, hit by pitch, double, single, 2 rbi’s and for a guy that’s supposedly slow a stolen base.
Posted: 09:59 PM on August 7, 2010
Posts: 0 NJ
did anyone else see there’s an article up on the baseball america website praising the sustainability of the Phils and Yanks farms… Take that Keith Law!
Posted: 10:02 PM on August 7, 2010
Posts: 0 Ken
Sam, it was a good game. Less than 3 hours, well pitched, good defense.
I think you tip your cap to Santana tonight; our guy was very good too, aside from the one pitch to Franceour. No harm no foul, just keep winning series.
Posted: 10:03 PM on August 7, 2010
Posts: 0 Troutman
Jeff…Wheels is the most annoying announcer on TV. Period. He is absolutely unwatchable. Yes, he bleeds Red. But, his condescending approach is absolutely unbearable. He really thinks he is the God of baseball announcing and the rest of us are total idiots. Makes me miss Andy Musser…
Posted: 10:05 PM on August 7, 2010
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Posted: 11:04 PM on August 7, 2010
Posts: 0 Bart Shart
Crap. ANother tough luck loss for Cole.
Posted: 11:58 PM on August 7, 2010