Gameday: Phillies (34-22) vs. Pirates (26-29)
Posted by Pat Gallen, Fri, June 03, 2011 06:43 PM | Comments: 149
2011 Gameday, Posts
Philadelphia Phillies (34-21) at Pittsburgh Pirates (26-29)
Cole Hamels (7-2, 3.01 ERA) vs. Jeff Karstens (3-4, 3.58 ERA)
Time: 7:05 pm, PNC Park
Weather: Sunny, 70
TV: CSN
Twitter: Phillies Nation
Things didn’t end so well in Washington D.C. and it’s been kind of an up and down day today.
Yes, the Phillies are back to being a healthy squad once again. Their full lineup is together for the first time this season, now that Shane Victorino is back in the fold. The bad news is, John Mayberry was sent down to Lehigh Valley.
Many are up in arms about this move, but lets’ look at the positives. This is the lineup we were supposed to see. Keeping it in perspective, Mayberry was really the 25th guy. Lets just hope it doesn’t bite them in the ass when they are looking for right handed power late in the game.
Bold prediction: Complete Game shutout for Hamels tonight. Not sure why.
And look for the Phillies Nation crew scattered all over beautiful PNC Park. Like 4/9 of them are there.
PHILLIES LINEUP:
Rollins SS, Polanco 3B, Utley 2B, Howard 1B, Victorino CF, Ibanez LF, Brown RF, Ruiz C, Hamels P
Your Gameday Beer- STEEL RESERVE
Just do me a favor, if you actually go out and find this stuff, bring a towel, a few hundred dollars, have a taxi cab service ready to pick you up, and bring your weapon at home. This stuff is brutal. But hey, some people like that sort of thing. And this isn’t even a Pittsburgh-based brew. It’s actually made in Cali. Fooled ya. – By Pat
GO PHILLIES
Posts: 0 Andrew From Waldorf
Man I missed Wheels.
and his hair is perfect for day 5 of the road trip
Posted: 07:03 PM on June 3, 2011
Posts: 0 Andrew From Waldorf
This guy struck out 6 in relief Wheels says
LOL
Posted: 07:07 PM on June 3, 2011
Posts: 0 Andrew From Waldorf
Take one for the team
Thats why he is the reason the Phils win
Posted: 07:08 PM on June 3, 2011
Posts: 1237 Tracey
Hmn… I don’t like the way Howard was looking running to 2nd. I think that foot may be bothering him.
Posted: 07:12 PM on June 3, 2011
Posts: 1237 Tracey
WHEW! That was close…
Posted: 07:14 PM on June 3, 2011
Posts: 0 Andrew From Waldorf
I thought he looked gimpy too
but I wasnt going to mention it
Posted: 07:16 PM on June 3, 2011
Posts: 1237 Tracey
Oh, NICE play Chooch!
Posted: 07:25 PM on June 3, 2011
Posts: 1237 Tracey
Hamels has only 19 pitches so far. He looks fantastic.
Posted: 07:27 PM on June 3, 2011
Posts: 0 Andrew From Waldorf
Does a no hitter vs the Pirates count as major league?
Posted: 07:28 PM on June 3, 2011
Posts: 1237 Tracey
@Andrew: hey, we’re working on something more significant than a no-hitter. But I won’t jinx it by using the “p” word.
Hamels still has only 31 pitches.
Posted: 07:39 PM on June 3, 2011
Posts: 0 Andrew From Waldorf
Working on getting shut out by Skell Karstens
how many base runners has Hamels allowed so far?
Posted: 07:44 PM on June 3, 2011
Posts: 0 Andrew From Waldorf
16 outs to go
Posted: 07:48 PM on June 3, 2011
Posts: 0 brooks
A little offense would go a long way in this game or so it appears
Posted: 07:49 PM on June 3, 2011
Posts: 0 brooks
Is Hammels tipping 94 tonight? Excellent for him
Posted: 07:50 PM on June 3, 2011
Posts: 0 brooks
Pressure is off Tracey = )
Posted: 07:51 PM on June 3, 2011
Posts: 0 Andrew From Waldorf
@ Brooks you jinx you ended the perfect game
Posted: 07:52 PM on June 3, 2011
Posts: 0 Andrew From Waldorf
Pressures on the intact line up to score some runs
Posted: 07:54 PM on June 3, 2011
Posts: 1237 Tracey
I jinxed it by even thinking that it was perfect. :^D But I’ll settle for a win. Need to get some runs first.
Posted: 07:57 PM on June 3, 2011
Posts: 0 brooks
Quite the coinkydink eh?
Posted: 07:57 PM on June 3, 2011
Posts: 0 brooks
Even showing a little more patience at the plate would be helpful – good Lord what is the matter!
Posted: 08:00 PM on June 3, 2011
Posts: 0 brooks
Both pitchers are averaging 12 pitches per inning. Game is moving along fast.
Posted: 08:00 PM on June 3, 2011
Posts: 0 Andrew From Waldorf
I guess they just wont score this series
Posted: 08:01 PM on June 3, 2011
Posts: 1237 Tracey
Nicely done! Now lets score some runs!!
Posted: 08:04 PM on June 3, 2011
Posts: 0 Andrew From Waldorf
Brooks I could write another novel about Howard
But ill pass and just say Utley is killing me
Posted: 08:04 PM on June 3, 2011
Posts: 0 brooks
God Bless you Andrew!
Posted: 08:12 PM on June 3, 2011
Posts: 0 Andrew From Waldorf
I could always break out Harry Caray singing TMOTTBG
Posted: 08:05 PM on June 3, 2011
Posts: 0 Andrew From Waldorf
of course Cole has the best hit ball of the game
Posted: 08:07 PM on June 3, 2011
Posts: 1237 Tracey
woo hoo! two hits in a row!
Posted: 08:09 PM on June 3, 2011
Posts: 0 brooks
Wow, stringing hits together – just like the old days eh Andrew?
Posted: 08:09 PM on June 3, 2011
Posts: 0 Andrew From Waldorf
Al Simmons and Eddie Delahenty
Posted: 08:11 PM on June 3, 2011
Posts: 0 brooks
Cookie and Richie
Posted: 08:14 PM on June 3, 2011
Posts: 0 Andrew From Waldorf
Polanco up to bunt for runners on seconf and third one out
instead DP
come on chase I drafted you in round 7 and waited for this
Posted: 08:15 PM on June 3, 2011
Posts: 0 brooks
Chase, please show us something
Posted: 08:16 PM on June 3, 2011
Posts: 0 Andrew From Waldorf
i thought he was out
take it
now hit chase
Posted: 08:17 PM on June 3, 2011
Posts: 0 brooks
I dont remember when Jimmy last stole 2 bases in 1 game – give it up to Jimmy, so far he looks better this year than in 10 and 09.
Posted: 08:17 PM on June 3, 2011
Posts: 0 Andrew From Waldorf
Chase still gives good at bats
I just think hes a cripple now though
Posted: 08:19 PM on June 3, 2011
Posts: 0 brooks
He’s working it -
Posted: 08:19 PM on June 3, 2011
Posts: 0 Andrew From Waldorf
Remember Jimmy is in a contract year
just saying
Posted: 08:20 PM on June 3, 2011
Posts: 1237 Tracey
YES!!! Chase Utley, YOU ARE THE MAN!!!
Posted: 08:21 PM on June 3, 2011
Posts: 0 Andrew From Waldorf
I have to be negative or they wont get hits
Posted: 08:21 PM on June 3, 2011
Posts: 0 brooks
There we go! That was one great F*n at bat by Chase! Too cool and without Jimmy taking the base there is no run there. Sweetness!
Posted: 08:22 PM on June 3, 2011
Posts: 1237 Tracey
And we thank you for it, Andrew.
Posted: 08:22 PM on June 3, 2011
Posts: 0 Andrew From Waldorf
Have to make good on the bad call
good job
Posted: 08:22 PM on June 3, 2011
Posts: 0 Andrew From Waldorf
I guess I can go circa 2009 and call him Cole Shambles
just to get a shut down inning
Posted: 08:24 PM on June 3, 2011
Posts: 0 Andrew From Waldorf
do not walk cedano
oh man
Posted: 08:26 PM on June 3, 2011
Posts: 0 brooks
4 straight jeez – another DP in the makings, please?
Posted: 08:26 PM on June 3, 2011
Posts: 0 Andrew From Waldorf
ball 6
Posted: 08:27 PM on June 3, 2011
Posts: 0 Andrew From Waldorf
wow was some weak ass jose jose jose chant there
Posted: 08:28 PM on June 3, 2011
Posts: 1237 Tracey
aw, crap
Posted: 08:29 PM on June 3, 2011
Posts: 0 Andrew From Waldorf
that really hurt because it was all uneeded
Posted: 08:29 PM on June 3, 2011
Posts: 0 Andrew From Waldorf
Brooks
this is where i melt down
errors balks
wild pitches
passed balls
Posted: 08:31 PM on June 3, 2011