Gameday: Brewers (62-72) at Phillies (77-58)
Posted by Brian Michael, Sat, September 04, 2010 06:15 PM | Comments: 0
2010 Gameday, Posts
Milwaukee Brewers (62-72) at Philadelphia Phillies (77-58)
Dave Bush (7-11, 4.71) vs. Roy Halladay (16-10, 2.27)
Time: 7:05 at Citizens Bank Park
TV: CSN
Weather: Clear, 55
Twitter: @philliesnation
The Phillies – backed by consistently excellent pitching – are rolling. With Cole Hamels tossing another jewel last night, Phillies ace Roy Halladay seeks to continue this trend tonight against the Brewers.
Of course Doc’s 16-10 record does not do him justice. In the pitching Triple Crown race, he’s one strikeout behind the league leader, 0.02 points behind the ERA leader and one win off the top spot. All that could change tonight with another dominant performance. For the Brewers, the nastiness that is Roy Halladay represent uncharted waters – the current Brew Crew has only 15 combined at bats against Doc. That surely favors the Phillies pitcher.
Dave Bush meanwhile will throw for Milwaukee. You may remember him as a character from one of the tales of the legendary Matt Stairs. Last year in Philly, Stairs broke up Bush’s no-hitter in the eighth inning with a long bomb to right.
We may see the recently recalled Greg Dobbs tonight as he is hitting .429 in 14 at bats against Bush with 2 homers, and 5 RBIs. Ryan Howard has similar numbers, so there’s hope he can continue his September breakout on this crisp fall-like evening. He and the rest of the lineup will need to after the bats went silent last night following the shootout in Denver.
Tonight’s “Schedule Watch” takes us to Miami, where Jair Jurrjens (6-4, 4.38) will be pitching for the Braves against the Marlins’ ace Josh Johnson (11-5, 2.28).
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GO PHILLIES!
Posts: 0 Andrew from waldorf
If memory serves me the Phils have lost the last 2 starts by Doc. Need to get him a win tonight and score with some crooked numbers.
With Josh Johnson pitching for the filet o fishes tongiht the Phillies may find themselves in first place in about 4 hours.
Not a sermon. Just a thought.
Posted: 06:18 PM on September 4, 2010
Posts: 0 Andrew from waldorf
Also I see san diego still hasnt won a game since we came to town.
Are they possibly gonna collapse out of the playoffs too?
Its odd. they hadnt lost 3 in a row in like a year and now this. The Cardinals are pretty unexplanable too.
Posted: 06:20 PM on September 4, 2010
Posts: 0 Andrew from waldorf
J. Rollins ss
P. Polanco 3b
C. Utley 2b
R. Howard 1b
J. Werth rf
R. Ibanez lf
S. Victorino cf
C. Ruiz c
R. Halladay p
Posted: 06:30 PM on September 4, 2010
Posts: 0 Chuck
I think the Phils came out flat offensively last night because of fatigue (3 games, 3 cities, 3 nights). Look for them to bounce back and give Roy #1 a win.
Gotta go about our business and not worry about what the other teams are doing. Keep applying pressure like a vice clamp.
Posted: 06:33 PM on September 4, 2010
Posts: 0 Chuck
I like Polly better in that 2 hole. I think he suited better for it.
Posted: 06:35 PM on September 4, 2010
Posts: 0 Manny
Also, GO JOSH JOHNSON!
Posted: 06:46 PM on September 4, 2010
Posts: 0 JAY-AKA-PHILLYBOY
WHATS UPPPPPPPP NATION!!!!!!!!!!!!!ARE YOU READY??????????????????LETS CHEER THIS TEAM TO WHERE THEY BELONG………FIRST PLACE BABY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted: 06:47 PM on September 4, 2010
Posts: 0 Manny
Why not let Dobbs play for Polanco to give him rest, and if he has such good numbers against their pitcher? And Francisco or Dom Brown… those guys should play a bit more?
Or is the double-header on Monday gonna be the ONLY time they play a full game? Gotta keep this team fresh!
Posted: 06:48 PM on September 4, 2010
Posts: 0 Andrew from waldorf
Anyone watching the Cardinals reds still?
Denys Reyes is the new closer for the all fatso team.
Posted: 06:49 PM on September 4, 2010
Posts: 0 Andrew from waldorf
Manny I think he wants defense for Roy who pitches strikes so there are alot of balls in play.
Dobbs is pretty poor defensively. But its refreshing to have someone calling for Greggy! He is back.
Posted: 06:50 PM on September 4, 2010
Posts: 0 Kate
Give ‘em hell, Doc!
Cole dealt last night and got the win. I’m willing to give the offense a break for last night considering the fact they all probably got a mere NAP between landing at PHL and then reporting to CBP for game one against the Brewers. Hopefully they all got some great sleeping time last night and the bats will give Doc a good cushion and give Lidge another day off.
Posted: 06:57 PM on September 4, 2010
Posts: 0 JAY-AKA-PHILLYBOY
HAVE A GOOD FEELING THAT THE “O” WILL BREAK OUT TONIGHT…….
Posted: 06:58 PM on September 4, 2010
Posts: 0 Andrew from waldorf
The Braves should be comfortable in florida playing in front of 800 fans in the stands. Will remind them of thier home games.
Marlins having a concert after the game. Fat Joe and Pittbull. LOL whoever that is. Still no fans in the stands. I suppose the ones coming for the concert will get there late. Ironic that fat joe threw out the first pitch and it isnt Blanton.
Posted: 07:05 PM on September 4, 2010
Posts: 0 bostonkate
Tonights gonna be a good one, I feel it in my bones!
Posted: 07:06 PM on September 4, 2010
Posts: 0 Andrew from waldorf
Direct TV not showing the Phillies feed. So I wont be able to whine about Wheeler. the Brewers announcers are pretty good. I like most of the laid back mid western announcers.
Posted: 07:10 PM on September 4, 2010
Posts: 0 Andrew from waldorf
right there
Polanco made that play on hart. Dobbs couldnt make it
Posted: 07:11 PM on September 4, 2010
Posts: 0 JAY-AKA-PHILLYBOY
THEY ARE RAPPERS ANDREW..LOL
Posted: 07:12 PM on September 4, 2010
Posts: 0 JAY-AKA-PHILLYBOY
3 UP 3 DOWN……
Posted: 07:13 PM on September 4, 2010
Posts: 0 JAY-AKA-PHILLYBOY
ANDREW-THE PADRES ARE FALLIN HARD……..
Posted: 07:15 PM on September 4, 2010
Posts: 0 jeff
does anyone here think oswalt is happy that he chose us instead of the cards?
Posted: 07:15 PM on September 4, 2010
Posts: 0 jeff
phillies will win 8-2
Posted: 07:16 PM on September 4, 2010
Posts: 0 matt
hey everyone lets go phils
Posted: 07:20 PM on September 4, 2010
Posts: 0 matt
or rich harden
Posted: 07:21 PM on September 4, 2010
Posts: 0 JAY-AKA-PHILLYBOY
JEFF WE SHOULD SCORE 8 ON THIS GUY…..
Posted: 07:21 PM on September 4, 2010
Posts: 0 matt
we should , but we also should have scored more on mr capuano
Posted: 07:23 PM on September 4, 2010
Posts: 0 Andrew from waldorf
Maybin lead off bunt for for Marlins with throwing error
runner on second no outs for
flounders
Posted: 07:24 PM on September 4, 2010
Posts: 0 jeff
whats up with doc giving up these homers. esp to this pig.
Posted: 07:25 PM on September 4, 2010
Posts: 0 Manny
I hate the fat vegetarian
Posted: 07:25 PM on September 4, 2010
Posts: 0 Andrew from waldorf
Last nights bats were for obvious reasons
I am concerned that continues today and tomorrow.
there is a double header on monday so almost everyone will need some time off at some point.
Posted: 07:25 PM on September 4, 2010
Posts: 0 JAY-AKA-PHILLYBOY
DID THAT BARELY GET OUT?
Posted: 07:25 PM on September 4, 2010
Posts: 0 Andrew from waldorf
I didnt know begans could be fat. I really didnt.
Brewers announcers talking about the park. It really is a myth that becomes fact to everyone. The media.
Posted: 07:26 PM on September 4, 2010
Posts: 0 jeff
fielder is a disgrace to athletes. he is a fat pig. when your that fat, yes you can hit homers. he cant run or field. pig.
Posted: 07:26 PM on September 4, 2010
Posts: 0 Andrew from waldorf
vegans not begans
Posted: 07:27 PM on September 4, 2010
Posts: 0 Andrew from waldorf
jeff your too much
Babe ruth was fat. He stole 23 bases one year. He and Prince both athletes. God given ability.
Posted: 07:28 PM on September 4, 2010
Posts: 0 JAY-AKA-PHILLYBOY
30+ PITCHES ALREADY FOR DOC……
Posted: 07:29 PM on September 4, 2010
Posts: 0 Bart Shart
I hope our bats are worthy of victory tonight. The starting pitching needs some support and lately, we have been at best inconsistent. Prince Fielder will hit homers against anyone. So will Ryan Howard.
Posted: 07:30 PM on September 4, 2010
Posts: 0 jeff
What is up with Doc…Last time out as well.
Posted: 07:30 PM on September 4, 2010
Posts: 0 Andrew from waldorf
Not good
I called this a trap series for a reason. Last night cole untrapped us all by himself. Tongiht could get tough.
HAVE to get the bats rolling vs a very mediocre Dave Bush.
Posted: 07:31 PM on September 4, 2010
Posts: 0 jeff
well there is the two i predicted. i said 8-2
this guy was looking to bunt. amazing.
Posted: 07:31 PM on September 4, 2010
Posts: 0 JAY-AKA-PHILLYBOY
W.T.F.=ARE YOU KIDDING ME????
Posted: 07:31 PM on September 4, 2010
Posts: 0 bostonkate
Shit this doesn’t look good for roy no. 1
Posted: 07:31 PM on September 4, 2010
Posts: 0 Andrew from waldorf
Doc throws strikes
sometimes players are going to swing and hit it in the sweet spot.
Even a guy with 4 homers.
solo homers BTW no walks before them to kill the team
Posted: 07:32 PM on September 4, 2010
Posts: 0 Andrew from waldorf
theres the walk
clears the pitcher
doc on 40 pitches
all not good
Posted: 07:33 PM on September 4, 2010
Posts: 0 Andrew from waldorf
theres Dave bush with the hit
that was a fluke hit
Posted: 07:34 PM on September 4, 2010
Posts: 0 JAY-AKA-PHILLYBOY
BATS NEED TO DO THERE JOB TONIGHT!!!!!
Posted: 07:34 PM on September 4, 2010
Posts: 0 Andrew from waldorf
31 pitches for roy in just the 2nd inning
hope herndon is ready
Posted: 07:36 PM on September 4, 2010
Posts: 0 jeff
strike 3
Posted: 07:36 PM on September 4, 2010
Posts: 0 JAY-AKA-PHILLYBOY
WOW THIS IS CRAZY!
Posted: 07:37 PM on September 4, 2010
Posts: 0 JAY-AKA-PHILLYBOY
I BET DOC IS PI&SED AT HIMSELF
Posted: 07:39 PM on September 4, 2010
Posts: 0 Andrew from waldorf
Looks like Braves about to go up 2-0
gotta love it
if it was easy it wouldnt be worth anything attaining it
Posted: 07:39 PM on September 4, 2010