Gameday: Phillies (101-60) vs. Braves (89-72)
Posted by Pat Gallen, Wed, September 28, 2011 05:57 PM | Comments: 27
2011 Gameday, Analysis, News, Opinion, Posts
Philadelphia Phillies (101-60) at Atlanta Braves (89-72)
Joe Blanton (1-2, 5.03) vs Tim Hudson (16-10, 3.23)
Time: 7:10, Turner Field
TV:Comcast SportsNet
Weather: Partly Cloudy, 77
Media: Twitter and Facebook
Could we witness history tonight? The Phillies can set their franchise record with 102 wins in a sweep over the Braves. At the same time, they could severely injure Atlanta’s chances of making the postseason.
On the Phillies side, they’ll go with the full lineup tonight, except for Shane Victorino who has a stiff back, but it’s very mild. He could have played tonight, but Charlie Manuel wants to get John Mayberry some at-bats before the playoffs begin.
Over on the Braves side, things have to be TENSE. And that might be an understatement. You know what it means tonight; a win and a Cardinals loss and they’re in. A loss and a Cardinals win, they’re out. Both win or lose, they play a one game playoff in St. Louis. I’d expect Atlanta to come out guns blazing. They have a lot to lose tonight.
Enjoy the regular season finale, you all should be watching. This is a playoff game for the Braves and it’s a nice ending to what has been a magical season for the Phillies.
Lineup: Rollins SS, Utley 2B, Pence RF, Howard 1B, Maybery CF, Ibanez LF, Polanco 3B, Ruiz C, Blanton P
Your Gameday Beer – Guinness
It’s one of my favorite beers, so enjoy this as you sit back, relax, and watch playoff baseball unfold before your very eyes. No, the Phillies aren’t yet in the postseason, but this is a fun night nonetheless. It’s a damp, dreary night in Philly, so Guinness goes with the mood. And it’s so smooth for a darker beer, too. My mouth is watering, and not just over beer, but also over the baseball we’re going to see tonight involving the Braves, Cardinals, Red Sox, Rays, and even the DBacks and Brewers -Pat Gallen
GO PHILLIES!
Posts: 364 Morris Buttermaker
Ok guys. We got a game with the Braves tonight. And that only means one thing. Bad news for the Braves!
Posted: 07:20 PM on September 28, 2011
Posts: 0 Original Jeff
I agree with Mitch. Charlie is a pig to put hamels in the third. Takes him out of his routine. Terrible. U fat pig. Now he is out of his norm.
Posted: 08:11 PM on September 28, 2011
Posts: 0 charlie
Hamels you dumbass when will u learn to pitch. Its 0-2 waste a pitch u moron. That’s why he gives up these bags.
Posted: 08:15 PM on September 28, 2011
Posts: 0 Jeff
Please let Hamels go next season. hollywood is a girl.
Posted: 08:43 PM on September 28, 2011
Posts: 0 Don M
is this all the same dude posting above???
Hamels could either throw a bullpen-session today, or face live hitters, since its more benficial to face live hitters that is what they did.
I have to give props to “Original Jeff ” the Yankee Fan…for keeping his anti-Phillies act all year long.. good job
Posted: 09:13 PM on September 28, 2011
Posts: 0 Andrew from Waldorf
I havent respected the Braves in a long time. I didnt last year and I dont this. People go on and on about their young talent. I dont see it.
If they beat them so be it. Bring on the cardinals. Its probably for the best if the phils lose this.
But in a way id rather just win it. If the phils play their game they arent losing to anyone.
Posted: 10:04 PM on September 28, 2011
Posts: 1431 Pat Gallen
Wow 5 people for such a great game. Shame.
Posted: 10:04 PM on September 28, 2011
Posts: 0 Andrew from Waldorf
thats the 8th blown save for Kimbrell
I look for the Nats second next year in the east.
Posted: 10:08 PM on September 28, 2011
Posts: 0 Andrew from Waldorf
5 people in the stands or posting here? LOL
And it is a great game. Im monitoring the red sox orioles too should get that in
Posted: 10:09 PM on September 28, 2011
Posts: 1996 Brooks
Mini mart to the rescue?
Braves really need to win this one – Hello Andrew
Posted: 10:51 PM on September 28, 2011
Posts: 1996 Brooks
Will they let the O’s/Sox be rained out? So much riding on the outcome.
Posted: 10:53 PM on September 28, 2011
Posts: 0 Andrew from Waldorf
wow some no name jsut jacked a homer for Rays
down 7-0 in 8th scored 6 in 8th
then 2 outs 2 strikes dude homers
they are tied. WOWO this is by far the greatest sport
hi brooks have a drink i am buying
Posted: 10:55 PM on September 28, 2011
Posts: 364 Morris Buttermaker
One of the best Phillies games of the year.
One of the best nights of baseball I can ever remember. I don’t ever remember this many big games being played on the same night.
My wife has been sleeping on the couch for the past hour. She woke up when I started screaming about the Ray getting the game timed. She pointed at the TV and said, “What happened?” It was 7-0 when she fell asleep.
Posted: 10:55 PM on September 28, 2011
Posts: 0 Andrew from Waldorf
I was watching the Rays
WOWO
In a way i want phils to win this even if it hurts them some. It shows charachter.
Braves suck regardless
Posted: 10:56 PM on September 28, 2011
Posts: 1996 Brooks
Who do the Phils have left in the BP, aside from Herndon? I’m sure Cholly does not want to use Bastardo – at least I’m hoping so.
It appears this game is in the hands of Mr. Schwimer
Posted: 10:57 PM on September 28, 2011
Posts: 0 Andrew from Waldorf
Regarding the Orioles. They will get it in for sure have to.
And I wouldnt be suprised at all if the Orioles came back there.
Wish the phils would end So i can watch others.
Posted: 10:58 PM on September 28, 2011
Posts: 1996 Brooks
The Rays are playing awesome ball!
Posted: 10:59 PM on September 28, 2011
Posts: 0 Andrew from Waldorf
rays feed is the channel right next to the phils feed on the baseball package tongiht.
I had given up long before rays announcers are decent
unlike the yankee ones
Posted: 10:59 PM on September 28, 2011
Posts: 0 Andrew from Waldorf
Rays make it and I thnk they goto the WS
I thnk the Yankees are way more afraid of them the the sorry ass red sox
Posted: 11:00 PM on September 28, 2011
Posts: 0 Original Jeff
Howard broken arm. Oh well
Posted: 11:03 PM on September 28, 2011
Posts: 364 Morris Buttermaker
Things are looking great for the Cardinals. Worst case scenario is that the Braves wear out their bullpen, win the game, and then fly to St. Louis for a 4 o’clock start.
Posted: 11:04 PM on September 28, 2011
Posts: 0 Ralph
Could not stand listening to Braves announcers anymore on Sports South. This is a character building game no matter the outcome!! Great lead in for Phils into the playoffs. Everybody else in the house has gone to sleep, so I’m following the game on FB. The way things are going it may be Wilson Valdez in to pitch before its over!! Go Phils!!! Transplant to SC will follow you all the way to the Series Win over the Yankees!!!!
Posted: 11:11 PM on September 28, 2011
Posts: 1996 Brooks
I’m getting up at 4:30 -
Posted: 11:16 PM on September 28, 2011
Posts: 1996 Brooks
D Brown!
Posted: 11:22 PM on September 28, 2011
Posts: 364 Morris Buttermaker
In the past week and a half, I have seen Horrible Herndon strike out Albert Pujols and Chipper Jones- two guys I consider the best two hitters of the past 20 years.
Posted: 11:42 PM on September 28, 2011
Posts: 0 BART SHART
BYE BYE BRAVES !!!! GLAD TO SEE YOU GO. STICK THAT CHOP WHERE THE SUN DOES NOT SHINE.
Posted: 11:52 PM on September 28, 2011
Posts: 364 Morris Buttermaker
I was hoping for 2 playoff games tomorrow as well. But it sure feels sweet to end the Braves season.
Posted: 11:57 PM on September 28, 2011