NLCS Gameday: Giants at Phillies, Game 1
Posted by Pat Gallen, Sat, October 16, 2010 05:43 PM | Comments: 149
2010 Gameday, Posts
San Francisco Giants vs. Philadelphia Phillies
Tim Lincecum (1-0, 0.00 ERA) vs. Roy Halladay (1-0, 0.00 ERA)
Time: 7:57, Citizens Bank Park
Weather: Cloudy/Windy, 50
TV: FOX
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With this obnoxiously long layoff in between the NLDS and NLCS, we’ve had wayyyy too much time to break this series down. Really, there isn’t much left to say. You know the players, you know the situation, you know that the Phillies are on the cusp of history. Now, it’s time to play the game.
Playing the game for the Phillies is none other than Roy Halladay. All week it’s been Halladay & Lincecum, Lincecum & Halladay, and rightfully so. With three Cy Young’s between them already, and likely a fourth on the way, it all comes down to which one can keep the other team off the scoreboard. Halladay hasn’t given up a hit in the postseason, as you know, and honestly, with the way the Giants offense is built, I wouldn’t expect too many in this game, either.
Tim Lincecum, some said, had the better game in the NLDS. Sure he gave up two hits to Halladay’s one, but a few believed it a little more dominating. You’d be an idiot to believe that, however, Lincecum was about as good as it gets in Game 1 of round one without being perfect. The Phillies have had varying success against “The Freak” in the past, so it’s hard to tell what we’ll get here. You can’t really look back before 2010, because this Phillies team is very much different than past seasons. However, in April, the Phillies rallied against he and Brian Wilson for a 7-6, extra innings victory that proves he can be beaten if patience is used.
Patience. Can the Phillies use a little? Like Axl Rose said, all we need is just a little bit of it and the Phillies will need to heed his advice. Lincecum wants them to chase balls down and out of the zone, working off his low-to-mid 90′s fastball. The question is, can they. I wouldn’t expect too much in the way of offense here on either side. But it’ll come down to who puts together that one inning of a few hits. They’ll be hard to come by.
A few things to think about:
- The winner of Game 1 of the NLCS has advanced to the World Series 15 of the last 18 years. Only the 2006 Cardinals, 2005 Astros, and 1991 Braves were able to buck the trend.
- In the playoffs thus far, the Giants and Phillies pitching staffs have combined for a 1.04 ERA. Game 2 starter Roy Oswalt gave up the most earned runs in the opening round with three over five innings.
- With a series victory, the Phillies would become the first National League team ever to win six NLCS’s. Atlanta, St. Louis, Los Angeles, and Cincinnati have each won five.
- Over the last three postseasons, the Phillies are 7-0 in Game 1′s. Their last game one loss was against the Rockies in the 2007 NLDS.
- Roy Halladay has one three straight and seven of his last eight at home, including the no-hitter against the Reds.
- Tim Lincecum is 0-1 lifetime at CBP with a 3.66 ERA.
- Carlos Ruiz is a .345 lifetime hitter in the NLCS and has reached base safely in each of his last 23 postseason games. Chooch is red hot in October.
- Buster Posey led the NL in hits in round one with six. He, too, is on fire.
Game 1 Lineup: Victorino CF, Polanco 3B, Utley 2B, Howard 1B, Werth RF, Rollins SS, Ibanez LF, Ruiz C, Halladay P
Your gameday beer: Troegs Nugget Nectar
Poured a medium amber color with a thick white head that laces down the glass nicely. The aroma has an initial blast of citrus hops, grapefruit, pineapple, caramel malt, and floral sweetness. It was named one of the top beers in the world by Beer Advocate, whom I trust. It’s also a local beer (kinda) coming from Harrisburg, PA. It should be a nice beer to sip on for tonight’s game while you’re, hopefully, grilling steaks and asparagus on the grill. My mouth is watering for that. And a win. AND A WIN! -by Pat
Posts: 0 ChuckS
If Chooch gets on, hit for Roy?
Posted: 09:48 PM on October 16, 2010
Posts: 0 ChuckS
oh well, one more inning for Roy
Posted: 09:50 PM on October 16, 2010
Posts: 0 Ryan H.
jt has to be one of the worst phillies fans ever.
Posted: 09:51 PM on October 16, 2010
Posts: 0 jeff
Ryan Howard is the most overrated player in the history of the game with that contract. He is not clutch. Yes he gets hot and hits solo homers. His power numbers are going down. He strikes out almost every at bat. He is 125 million which we will regret. TERRIBLE
Posted: 09:53 PM on October 16, 2010
Posts: 0 JAY-AKA-PHILLYBOY
ITS ALL GOOD PHILLY-WE GOT THIS!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted: 09:54 PM on October 16, 2010
Posts: 0 ChuckS
I’d rather have Howard over Rollins
Posted: 09:54 PM on October 16, 2010
Posts: 0 PhillyMike
Wow, Werth’s hit was clutch. He stepped up big to get us back in the game. JRoll and Howard – are werthless so far.
Posted: 09:55 PM on October 16, 2010
Posts: 0 Jeff of Nova
Jeff…. seriously are you ever NOT Negative… I am sick and tired of hearing you complain and trash the Phillies! If you hate them that much stop watching. My God its almost as bad as Bravoman
Posted: 09:55 PM on October 16, 2010
Posts: 0 jt
Ryan can’t be watching the same game we are I’m watching the one were rollins has 1 hit this entire post season and howard has yet to have big hit ryan must be one of those bandwagon fans who know zero about the player
Posted: 09:59 PM on October 16, 2010
Posts: 0 JAY-AKA-PHILLYBOY
JEFF OF NOVA-IGNORE THE TROLL JEFF,HE IS NOT A PHILLIES FAN……
Posted: 10:01 PM on October 16, 2010
Posts: 0 jt
We can win this game if the pen can keep it that score brian wilson is beatable…
Posted: 10:04 PM on October 16, 2010
Posts: 0 Ryan H.
here’s what I know about Ryan Howard. Over a five year span he has the greatest power number in the history of baseball. yet you seem to think that isn’t good enough.
Posted: 10:04 PM on October 16, 2010
Posts: 0 Jeff of Nova
This team us full of streaking hitters always has been. Let not forget Rollins big hits last Postseason, Howard has been very clutch in the post season. THis year it has been our pitching now we need some more hitting, doesn’t mean those guys are not clutch just need to get out of their funk
Posted: 10:09 PM on October 16, 2010
Posts: 0 Bob
All the negative folks can stick it.
They dont call them the Fightin’s for nothing.
6 outs to play with, that is alot.
Anyone that thought this would be easy is kidding themselves.
Posted: 10:09 PM on October 16, 2010
Posts: 0 jeff
JAY CALL ME A TROLL AND WE MUST MEET. ANYWHERE YOU BRASICLD.
Posted: 10:09 PM on October 16, 2010
Posts: 0 Ryan H.
and oh yea; he’ also virtually single handedly carried this team into the playoffs on atleast 2 occasions. without the big piece, not only does this team never win a world series, they probably don’t even make the playoffs the last few years.
Posted: 10:10 PM on October 16, 2010
Posts: 0 biz
# Ryan H. Says:
October 16th, 2010 at 10:04 pm
here’s what I know about Ryan Howard. Over a five year span he has the greatest power number in the history of baseball. yet you seem to think that isn’t good enough.
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Rollins is a waste of a spot. He should be batting 10th. Vic should never bat lefty again. Those guys have failed to put a quality AB together tonight between the 2 of them.
Posted: 10:12 PM on October 16, 2010
Posts: 0 Bob
Howard is worth every cent he is paid and ONCE AGAIN we will see why before this journey is over
Posted: 10:14 PM on October 16, 2010
Posts: 0 Lefty
LOL- you guys are nuts!
It’s baseball jeff. If you can’t stand the heat get out of the kitchen.
Bravoturd- your team is a disgrace, get the f outta here.
We need to win 4 out of 7 games, not every game, but this one ain’t over yet.
Posted: 10:15 PM on October 16, 2010
Posts: 0 Ryan H.
do you think in the 1920′s and 30′s there were yankees fans complaining that Babe Ruth was overpaid and never came up big in the clutch? Phillies fans complaining about Howard might be just as ridiculous.
Posted: 10:17 PM on October 16, 2010
Posts: 0 Publius
feel free to show up sometime Ryan
Posted: 10:23 PM on October 16, 2010
Posts: 0 jeff
and Yes Ryan is so clutch. 3 more ks. A WASTE.
Posted: 10:24 PM on October 16, 2010
Posts: 0 biz
# Publius Says:
October 16th, 2010 at 10:23 pm
feel free to show up sometime Ryan
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Refresh my memory. Who picked him up when he led off the 2nd with a double?
Posted: 10:25 PM on October 16, 2010
Posts: 0 Publius
Ryan also has the most K’s of any Phillie, 2 in key situations
Posted: 10:26 PM on October 16, 2010
Posts: 0 Ryan H.
umm… didn’t he hit a double to lead off the second inning? nice selective memory you have there jeff. how come you are killing utley for not getting a hit?
Posted: 10:26 PM on October 16, 2010
Posts: 0 jt
When were paying howard big money we expect him to come through not strike out I like howard but he hasn’t been doing much for money he is making…
Posted: 10:26 PM on October 16, 2010
Posts: 0 Publius
well put jt
Posted: 10:27 PM on October 16, 2010
Posts: 0 Publius
ok Jimmy’s had a worse game than Ryan
Posted: 10:30 PM on October 16, 2010
Posts: 0 ChuckS
Jimmy needs to go
Posted: 10:30 PM on October 16, 2010
Posts: 0 Manny
SERIOUSLY WHY IS JIMMY BATTING 6TH?!??!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted: 10:31 PM on October 16, 2010
Posts: 0 Publius
Jimmy for the 8 hole
Posted: 10:31 PM on October 16, 2010
Posts: 0 Manny
Ok we still got Raul, Chooch, Gload in the bottom of the 9th…
Posted: 10:31 PM on October 16, 2010
Posts: 0 Ryan H.
I’d definitely bat Raul in front of Jimmy next time
Posted: 10:31 PM on October 16, 2010
Posts: 0 Jeff of Nova
Jimmy has not been himself since May.
Charlie is loyal he will not sit him
Posted: 10:32 PM on October 16, 2010
Posts: 0 jt
Why didn’t charlie pinch hit for rollins there?he’s pathetic and -’m not the only on here saying that ryan
Posted: 10:32 PM on October 16, 2010
Posts: 0 Ryan H.
you’re not the only one saying that. but that doesn’t make you any less wrong. he’s worth it to be in the lineup for his Defense alone.
Posted: 10:33 PM on October 16, 2010
Posts: 0 Terri
jimmy hasn’t been good since 2007…
Posted: 10:33 PM on October 16, 2010
Posts: 0 Publius
uuuuuh Ryan Howard has a -11.8 UZR, the dude is worse than average at 1B
Posted: 10:34 PM on October 16, 2010
Posts: 0 Jeff of Nova
Howard hits a career .275 with RISP…. explain to me how that sucks
Posted: 10:36 PM on October 16, 2010
Posts: 0 jt
J-roll defense is good but valdez defense is just as good either bat jimmy 8th or sit him raul and cooch would better hitting there…
Posted: 10:37 PM on October 16, 2010
Posts: 0 Jeff of Nova
Come on Lidge keep this a 1 run game
Posted: 10:37 PM on October 16, 2010
Posts: 0 Troutman
J-Blow needs to sit. He looks very feeble out there again tonight.
Posted: 10:40 PM on October 16, 2010
Posts: 0 Jeff of Nova
He is starting to look a little like 09 Lidge :(
Posted: 10:40 PM on October 16, 2010
Posts: 0 ChuckS
Coming into this game I had a terrible feeling that the Giants would win this series, tonight I think those feelings may have been confirmed.
Posted: 10:41 PM on October 16, 2010
Posts: 0 Manny
PHEEEEEEEEEEWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW
Posted: 10:45 PM on October 16, 2010
Posts: 0 Manny
CMON RAUUUUUUL CHOOOOOOCHHH AND GLOADDDDD(?)
Posted: 10:46 PM on October 16, 2010
Posts: 0 Ryan H.
let’s go boys. wilson blew one last series and looked shaky at the end of the 8th. I’m lookin for Gload to channel his inner Matt Stairs
Posted: 10:46 PM on October 16, 2010
Posts: 0 Jeff of Nova
Okay lets all say our prays and hope for some clutch hitting this inning.
Has to be Ibanez, Ruiz and I am sure it will be Gload unless they think Sweeney might be better??
Posted: 10:46 PM on October 16, 2010
Posts: 0 Ryan H.
why isn’t valdez running for chooch? makes no sense
Posted: 10:53 PM on October 16, 2010
Posts: 0 ChuckS
Well, the phils had a good run
Posted: 10:59 PM on October 16, 2010