VIDEO: Lee and Carpenter in Game 2 Battle of Aces
Posted by Pat Gallen, Sun, October 02, 2011 12:45 PM | Comments: 16
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Cliff looks to put the Phillies up 2-0 against the Cards ace. PHOTO AP
Cliff Lee is in a pretty cool situation. He’s been to the postseason three years running, but last year was quite different, having joined the Rangers midway through their season. As you get used to the playoff atmosphere, it becomes easier to deal with, says Lee.
“Obviously, the first time you really don’t know what to expect, and each time you kind of know what it’s going to be like somewhat. Yeah, it was differnt from the Phillies to the Rangers to back to the Phillies here. It was definitely fun each time. I hope this time we take it to the next step though.”
Lee says this team is as loose as possible, and the factors he spoke about play into that. This team is used to it, so it doesn’t faze them just “being here.” And Lee himself says he’s always been a pretty cool customer. “I’ve always been pretty loose, no matter what, really. We’re confident. We expect to win, and it’ s been that way from Spring Training until now, so there’s really no need to change.”
The importance of the games is quite obvious, and Lee understands that, even though they look at it as just another game. “It is more important, there’s no doubt about it. but the mood of the team and the attitude is still the same. I mean, we’ve been quiet, confident all year and backed it up. So I expect more of the same throughout the postseason.”
Sounds like a man, and a team, on a mission.
Chris Carpenter will take the mound for the Cardinals on just three days rest, something the 36-year-old has never done in what has turned out to be a fairly illustrious career. Tony LaRussa made the decision to go with “Carp” so that they could set up a Carpenter/Halladay matchup in Game 5, if needed.
Obviously, big game pitchers want the ball in big situations, and Carpenter is doing just that. The Cardinals could have gone with Jaime Garcia in Game 3, but wanted their horse being out there as much as possible.
Posts: 0 bostonkate
They say third time’s the charm. Maybe this is the year Cliff will finally get his ring!
Posted: 01:04 PM on October 2, 2011
Posts: 0 Ryan H
cliff lee looks to continue his legendary status in the post season tonight.
eagles game ain’t nothing but the phillies pregame show today. I absolutely love how much bigger and more important the phillies are now than the eagles. eagles totally on the back burner. this town is all about baseball!
Posted: 01:37 PM on October 2, 2011
Posts: 567 Brian Sr. of CO
The Eagles are like the Boston Red Sox. A group full of talented premadonna’s who simply cannot play like a team, and are going no where. Gillick started down the path of clubhouse unity. Maybe its just me, but it appeared to have worked. LOL. That why they honed in on Pence and not Beltran or Bourn.
Posted: 02:28 PM on October 2, 2011
Posts: 0 BART SHART
I have always loved baseball more than football, and I truly love football and basketball. I hope the Phils’ offense continues to produce and Cliff Lee gets a reasonable strike zone today. GOOOOOO PHILS !!!!
Posted: 01:40 PM on October 2, 2011
Posts: 0 Ryan H
I picture an early shower for Chris Carpenter tonight.
Posted: 01:53 PM on October 2, 2011
Posts: 567 Brian Sr. of CO
I sure hope you are right. The difficult part is Carpenter has owned the Phillies, at 5-0 with a darn nice ERA.
Posted: 02:31 PM on October 2, 2011
Posts: 0 bacardipr05
The sweet thing is no matter how the other club reserves their “Ace” rather it be 1st, 2nd etc. Or if they pitch their ace on short rest for the 3rd game theyll have to face one of our Four Aces.
Posted: 02:08 PM on October 2, 2011
Posts: 2524 Chuck A.
I would disagree that the Eagles are “totally on the back burner”. The Eagles fanbase is very strong and there’s plenty of coverage and interest on the radio, etc. I’m watching the game now and the stadium is packed and people are juiced.
And let’s not downplay Carpenter in this game just because he’s going on 3 days rest. While it’s the first time he’s done it and he’ll be in OUR park….he’s still a hell of a competitor and has done well against the Phillies.
Posted: 02:57 PM on October 2, 2011
Posts: 1051 Manny
I have a strong feeling that Clifton will have an epic at-bat tonight, quite possibly ending with a bomb.
Posted: 03:11 PM on October 2, 2011
Posts: 0 bostonkate
Awwww Brian…really with the BoSox comparison?
Posted: 03:18 PM on October 2, 2011
Posts: 3467 Lefty
Maclin carries a football like I carry a hot potato. I know, wrong board.
Cliff Lee is a rock star, put him under the bright lights and he’ll carry the show.
He needs help from the offense, this could be a nail biter.
Posted: 05:01 PM on October 2, 2011
Posts: 2524 Chuck A.
Who cares if it’s the wrong board….the Eagles SUCK right now. Andy Reid is a joke and needs to go!
Oh…..and GO PHILLIES!!!
Posted: 07:04 PM on October 2, 2011
Posts: 100 buffy08210
wrong board; this is the f’en postseason to paraphrase Chase.
Posted: 09:07 PM on October 2, 2011
Posts: 1932 Brooks
Every year its the same old story with the Eagles and every year, its dissappointment after dissappointment – I cant even watch them.
Phils on the other hand – they will go through their droughts offensively but its a nice long season – the rights tend to outweigh the wrongs – cannot afford to have a losing streak in the NFL.
Posted: 08:32 PM on October 2, 2011
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Posted: 09:05 PM on October 2, 2011
Posts: 100 buffy08210
lets hear some play by play, a double play against us never hurt less given the three spot.
Posted: 09:08 PM on October 2, 2011