Gameday: Braves (63-46) at Phillies (49-60)
Posted by Amanda Orr, Tue, August 07, 2012 05:45 PM | Comments: 13
2012 Gameday, Posts
Atlanta Braves (63-46) vs. Philadelphia Phillies (49-60)
Mike Minor (6-7, 5.01) vs. Cole Hamels (11-6, 3.34)
Time: 7:05 PM, Citizens Bank Park
TV: CSN
Weather: Partly Cloudy, 88
Media: Twitter and Facebook
With last night’s 6-1 defeat, the Phillies have lost seven straight to Atlanta. Not only did they lose the game, but they lost their sell-out streak as well. It’s time for a new streak to begin: in both victories and attendance.
Cole Hamels hasn’t pitched that well in his last few starts. In his last three starts, he is 0-2 with a 5.03 ERA. Hamels is still having a great season, and it would be nice to see him go on a roll before the season comes to a close.
Drafted in 2009 out of Vanderbilt, Minor was considered to be a notable prospect in the Braves’ system. Although he is still young, he hasn’t panned out as well as the Braves had hoped — for now. Minor has yet to find his groove in the big leagues, with a career 4.88 ERA, but there is still time for him to improve as he has plenty of potential. He has been much better recently, posting a 1.45 ERA in his last three starts, and a 1.98 ERA during the entire month of June. His season stats might not be impressive, but he is in the midst of a hot streak.
Tonight’s matchup is interesting. Minor, who hasn’t kicked off his career as well as he would have liked, is riding a hot streak. On the other hand, Hamels’ career is worth $144 million, but he has been struggling as of late.
LINEUP: Rollins SS, Brown LF, Utley 2B, Howard 1B, Mayberry CF, Kratz C, Schierholtz RF, Frandsen 3B, Hamels P
GAMEDAY BEER: Sweetwater Blue
SweetWater Blue is a unique light-bodied ale with a hint of fresh blueberries. It begins with an appealing blueberry aroma and finishes as a surprisingly thirst-quenching ale. It’ll certainly be hard to find in the Philly region, but if you know of one of those crazy 6-pack stores that has EVERYTHING, look for this, or at least ask about it. It’s an Atlanta-based brewing company. And while I’m not particularly fond of fruity beer, a hint I don’t mind. Get out that chicken and the Sweet Baby Rays and make this a sweet night. -By Pat
GO PHILLIES
Posts: 0 Andrew from Waldorf
The Phillies announcers (propaganda machine) is getting to be about much.
Brown doesnt tag up correctly and its the first time in 4 years I hear the 2 clowns go on and on about something.
And then Howard and Utley literaly have never done anything wrong and if it wasnt for injury and bad luck the Phils would be in first.
It never seems to get better and now that they are a last place team its reached sickening levels.
Posted: 07:41 PM on August 7, 2012
Posts: 0 Ken Bland
Areonely here Andrew?
I stop by to scan the reactions to the rare lead, and rarer RyHo rip, and I see Andrew has the lone post.
My, oh, my.
Nothing to criticize, and the band stops playing.
The boys musta taken a cue from the sellout streak snapping, and figured posts are supposed to to drop like no ass seats.
Just teasin about nobody being negative, but I expected some comments with a 3 zip lead.
Figured I’d have a little fun with the quiet.
Posted: 08:18 PM on August 7, 2012
Posts: 0 Ryne Duren
i hear ya loud and clear my man! couldn’t have put it any better. i’m just happy cause i thought maybe i was just imagining this crap!
Posted: 10:47 PM on August 8, 2012
Posts: 1932 Brooks
We’re watching the game Ken
Posted: 08:24 PM on August 7, 2012
Posts: 1932 Brooks
Tis a good one too. I love when I am wrong.
Posted: 08:25 PM on August 7, 2012
Posts: 1932 Brooks
6 pitch inning, nice…
Posted: 08:36 PM on August 7, 2012
Posts: 1932 Brooks
more runs more runs more runs
Posted: 08:39 PM on August 7, 2012
Posts: 1932 Brooks
Good for Cole, I hope he makes it – this will be good for him
Posted: 09:18 PM on August 7, 2012
Posts: 1932 Brooks
Best game this year for Cole. First shutout since 2009, first complete game this year.
Posted: 09:26 PM on August 7, 2012
Posts: 508 \"Big Ed\" Delahanty
@ Ken: Sorry, I was in class.
+’s: Kratz continued his tear a la Chooch, Dom Brown looked good, Nate S. has continued to perform well (2-3), (insert Schmenkman with a stat telling me he will eventually bottom out. Just joking Schmenkman, your stat prowess is unparalleled.) Cole Hamels looked like a 140+ million pitcher tonight.
-’s: Ryan Howard. He hit a two run homer but struck out 3 times. Starting to resemble Pete Incavilgna.
Overall: I know it’s improbable but I’d love a run at the second wild card. Go Phils!
Posted: 10:07 PM on August 7, 2012
Posts: 0 chuck schreiber
Their can be a third wildcard and the P’s couldn’t make that either. Come on Big Ed, get real..
Posted: 11:39 PM on August 7, 2012
Posts: 0 chuck schreiber
Oops, there.
Posted: 11:40 PM on August 7, 2012
Posts: 508 \"Big Ed\" Delahanty
@Chuck S: that’s why I said I know it’s improbable. Lol. I just want to see them make an effort and play hard. Unlike the pathetic display for the first 2/3 of the season.
Posted: 09:38 AM on August 8, 2012