Gameday: Phillies (41-51) at Dodgers (48-44)
Posted by Amanda Orr, Wed, July 18, 2012 02:00 PM | Comments: 57
2012 Gameday, Posts
Philadelphia Phillies (41-51) at Los Angeles Dodgers (48-44)
Cliff Lee (1-6, 3.92) vs. Clayton Kershaw (7-5, 2.84)
Time: 3:10 PM ET, Dodger Stadium
TV: CSN
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Media: Twitter and Facebook
The Phillies are going for the sweep this afternoon. It’s been awhile since they’ve whipped out the old broomsticks.
Clayton Kershaw continues to be one of the best young pitchers in the National League. As of Tuesday, Kershaw is tied for second in the National League in innings pitched. He is fourth in strikeouts.
The Phillies have seen Kershaw on several occasions. In seven starts against Philadelphia, the lefty is 0-4 with a 4.95 ERA. While Kershaw has struggled against the Phillies throughout his career, Lee has had success against the Dodgers, posting a 0.90 ERA in 30 innings against the Dodgers.
Lee is coming off a quality start against the Rockies, but he still received the loss. Lee’s 1-6 record doesn’t reflect his performance, although he has had several shaky outings.
On paper, Lee versus Kershaw should be a pitcher’s duel, but it could have the making of a high scoring game. The Phillies have smacked Kershaw around in the past, and Lee has struggled at times this year. However, if Lee and Kershaw pitch to their capabilities, a low scoring game is extremely likely.
Lineup: Rollins SS, Victorino CF, Utley 2B, Ruiz C, Pence RF, Wigginton 1B, Polanco 3B, Mayberry LF, Lee P.
Your gamenight beer: I’ve been needing one of these for a while: Coffee Bender. It’s a beer by Surly that – you guessed it – tastes just like alcoholic coffee. Who wouldn’t like this? Okay, besides non-coffee drinkers … For dinner, turn it upside down and make an omelet. Western. –By Tim
GO PHILLIES
Posts: 344 Morris Buttermaker
Ok guys. We got a game with the Dodgers today. And that only means one thing. Bad news for the Dodgers!
Posted: 03:29 PM on July 18, 2012
Posts: 1053 Manny
CHOOOOOOOOCH!
Is he human?
Posted: 04:00 PM on July 18, 2012
Posts: 0 Cs
Why does mayberry still start
Posted: 04:16 PM on July 18, 2012
Posts: 0 schmenkman
Because he’s much better than Pierre against lefties.
Posted: 04:48 PM on July 18, 2012
Posts: 344 Morris Buttermaker
My friend has a 4 foot tall dog. He has a 3 foot tall fence surrounding his yard. Over the past 8 years the dog has never once figured out that he can easily jump over the fence. That’s what I think about every time they show Mayberry “trying” to catch that homerun.
Posted: 04:24 PM on July 18, 2012
Posts: 104 Dave P
84 pitches through 7 innings, Lee is doing a great job.
Posted: 05:05 PM on July 18, 2012
Posts: 0 brooks
This I find pretty amazing. They are intentionally walking Utley to pitch to Choochie arguably one of the most feared batters in the league this year.
Posted: 06:11 PM on July 18, 2012
Posts: 0 psujoe
Crazy year. Screw the WC, Go for the Division, LOL.
Posted: 06:20 PM on July 18, 2012
Posts: 0 chuck schreiber
Really?? I think you meant go for the retooling for next year..Right
Posted: 09:20 PM on July 18, 2012
Posts: 0 Andrew From Waldorf
6 in a row?
And the next game is against Lincecum who has been stinking.
Schedule definately is way tougher the rest of the way.
Charlie with the great pen management. Like always :)
Posted: 06:25 PM on July 18, 2012
Posts: 1982 Tracey
@Brooks: That’s exactly what I was thinking when I heard it on the radio! I mean, seriously, Chooch is a better hitter than Utley in any situation, and he’s especially good in the clutch!
But seriously guys… let’s not blow this…
Posted: 06:27 PM on July 18, 2012
Posts: 1982 Tracey
Yuck. Terribly played.
Posted: 06:34 PM on July 18, 2012
Posts: 0 Andrew From Waldorf
Utoh
Abreaboo
Walking utley was baisc righty lefty stuff
Glad they did it though as needed that run
Posted: 06:34 PM on July 18, 2012
Posts: 0 Andrew From Waldorf
WOW
Nice jjob letting a 70 year steal a base in this situation
Posted: 06:36 PM on July 18, 2012
Posts: 1982 Tracey
Ruh roh.
Posted: 06:37 PM on July 18, 2012
Posts: 0 Andrew From Waldorf
For the record my charlie managing the pen comment was before the start of the bottom of the 10th
this is not good
Posted: 06:38 PM on July 18, 2012
Posts: 0 brooks
I went for a dinner break and look what I walk into.. holy crap Papelbum
Posted: 06:40 PM on July 18, 2012
Posts: 1982 Tracey
CRAP CRAP CRAP CRAP CRAP
Posted: 06:43 PM on July 18, 2012
Posts: 0 brooks
Stinking SOB
Posted: 06:43 PM on July 18, 2012
Posts: 0 Andrew From Waldorf
He was safe
This sucks.
Posted: 06:44 PM on July 18, 2012
Posts: 0 psujoe
paps is gased.
Posted: 06:45 PM on July 18, 2012
Posts: 0 Stuart
I cant watch the game but have been following the gamecast. what are these two infield singles that have happened?
Posted: 06:45 PM on July 18, 2012
Posts: 0 brooks
Paps, you make me gag buddy
Posted: 06:47 PM on July 18, 2012
Posts: 0 Andrew From Waldorf
Brooks who is left for the fightins in the pen?
I am missing Krautheimer tongiht this sucks!
Posted: 06:47 PM on July 18, 2012
Posts: 0 brooks
Here comes a 1 2 3
Pitiful Poly, Junior and maybe Fontenot as a PH?
Posted: 06:49 PM on July 18, 2012
Posts: 0 brooks
Looks like Freaky Deakey is available – last pitched on the 14th
Posted: 06:51 PM on July 18, 2012
Posts: 0 Jeff
Paps- overrrrrrrrated
Posted: 06:52 PM on July 18, 2012
Posts: 0 chuck schreiber
Please, do you even see the bullshit lucky inning. Get a replay of the inning and then make your comment
Posted: 09:22 PM on July 18, 2012
Posts: 0 brooks
What is Poly, 2 for his last 20?
Posted: 06:53 PM on July 18, 2012
Posts: 0 Andrew From Waldorf
the nly really crappy think Paplebum did waslet Abreau steal.
The other stuff was seeing eye hits and things.
Posted: 06:55 PM on July 18, 2012
Posts: 0 Andrew From Waldorf
Jimmy pop up will be trying to be the hero and hit it 900 feet
Posted: 06:57 PM on July 18, 2012
Posts: 0 brooks
Sigh
Posted: 07:02 PM on July 18, 2012
Posts: 0 brooks
Its Diekey time!
Posted: 07:02 PM on July 18, 2012
Posts: 0 Andrew From Waldorf
I guess Jose Mesa is not available tonight.
Nationals game starting.
Posted: 07:05 PM on July 18, 2012
Posts: 1934 Brooks
Diekmany does have decent velocity
Posted: 07:06 PM on July 18, 2012
Posts: 1934 Brooks
Louis Cruz is a .230 hitter.
Posted: 07:12 PM on July 18, 2012
Posts: 1982 Tracey
wow… flashback to last inning… came out better this time, though…
Posted: 07:13 PM on July 18, 2012
Posts: 1934 Brooks
first pitch swinging – thank you
Posted: 07:14 PM on July 18, 2012
Posts: 1934 Brooks
I love it
Posted: 07:20 PM on July 18, 2012
Posts: 1934 Brooks
Just a base knock, that’s all, just a base hit
Posted: 07:21 PM on July 18, 2012
Posts: 1982 Tracey
(sigh…)
Posted: 07:27 PM on July 18, 2012
Posts: 1934 Brooks
Comon Juan, you eat pitchers like J Wright for breakfast… spit them out by lunch – bleh
Posted: 07:27 PM on July 18, 2012
Posts: 1934 Brooks
I dont have much confidence in Diekey going more than 1 inning -
Posted: 07:31 PM on July 18, 2012
Posts: 0 Andrew From Waldorf
Its getting past my nap time.
Come on phililes.
Posted: 07:34 PM on July 18, 2012
Posts: 0 Andrew From Waldorf
And thats it.
Nap time
At least the games have been intersting lately.
Posted: 07:35 PM on July 18, 2012
Posts: 1982 Tracey
Bleh.
Posted: 07:35 PM on July 18, 2012
Posts: 1934 Brooks
And there you have it
Posted: 07:35 PM on July 18, 2012
Posts: 1934 Brooks
2 of 3 from the Dodgers, I’ll take it anytime.
Posted: 07:36 PM on July 18, 2012
Posts: 1982 Tracey
Yeah, they’re not looking deflated lately. They’re allowed to lose occasionally. I wasn’t expecting them go go 72-0 to finish off the season. 70-2 will be fine.
Posted: 07:36 PM on July 18, 2012
Posts: 0 Jeff
Brooks stop old man. With that 2 of 3 shit. We had a two run lead with
Our ovverated closer. Should of been a sweep. When you are
In last you need every game with leads you pig
Posted: 07:39 PM on July 18, 2012
Posts: 1934 Brooks
Awe jeffy honey need a hug?
Posted: 07:42 PM on July 18, 2012
Posts: 3476 Lefty
Wait, let me get a picture of you two!
Posted: 07:45 PM on July 18, 2012
Posts: 0 DavidE
Certainly a good road trip but the story of this season has been losing these extra inning games.Close play at 1st on Kemp’s hit.
Posted: 07:40 PM on July 18, 2012
Posts: 3476 Lefty
Tracey I’d even settle for 69-3.
Papelbon is making me sick. I get that he’s just going through a little mid season- whatever- right now, but I really don’t care for his style, even when he is on. That gunslinger act, or whatever it is he’s trying to do is when he peers in is wearing thin. It takes him forever to throw a pitch, and doesn’t keep the fielders engaged. I know he had a little bad luck there too, but when your fielders are falling asleep it doesn’t help.
Posted: 07:44 PM on July 18, 2012
Posts: 0 Ken Bland
“Papelbon is making me sick. I get that he’s just going through a little mid season- whatever- right now, but I really don’t care for his style, even when he is on. That gunslinger act, or whatever it is he’s trying to do is when he peers in is wearing thin. It takes him forever to throw a pitch, and doesn’t keep the fielders engaged. I know he had a little bad luck there too, but when your fielders are falling asleep it doesn’t help.”
If you were asked how to spell cat, and replied c-a-t, I wouldn’t agree with you more. That keeping fielders engaged observation is excellent insight.
The funny thing about Papelbon is I used to watch Al Hrabosky’s drill, and rather enjoy it. Papelbon’s was cool to a point with limited Red Sox viewing. But now? I look back on the Hrabosky enjoyment and just figure I’m more mature than almost 40 years ago. Geez, I’d hope so.
Posted: 08:01 AM on July 19, 2012
Posts: 2537 Chuck A.
Too bad you feel that way. You’ve got 4 more years after this one to watch it.
Posted: 08:13 AM on July 19, 2012
Posts: 515 \"Big Ed\" Delahanty
I was studying for an exam and only had access to game cast. I, like all of PN, wanted a sweep today. Quickly getting tired of the multi-personality Papelbon. Liking this surge of the Phils!
Posted: 11:32 PM on July 18, 2012