Gamenight: Phillies (39-26) At Marlins (34-29)
After a day off, the Phillies will try to lengthen their lead in the National League East with the first of three games against the Marlins in Miami. It’s a crucial series for both teams — the Marlins want to remain close to the Phils in the East; the Phils would love nothing more than to have a gigantic lead in the division.
Brett Myers will try to build off his specatcular performance against the Reds last week. For those who remember, Myers took a no-hitter into the seventh inning Wednesday night before losing it, and the game. Luckily Ricky Nolasco isn’t Edinson Volquez, but Nolasco did beat the Phillies this year (6.1 IP, 2 ER).
Shortstop Hanley Ramirez has been hot for the Fish. He has 15 hits and five home runs in his last 11 games.
Phillies: Brett Myers (3-7) 5.13 ERA
Marlins:
Gametime: 7:10 p.m. EST
Weather: 79, scattered storms
Lineup: Rollins, Victorino, Utley, Howard, Burrell, Jenkins, Dobbs, Coste, Myers
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Your gamenight beer: So today Snoop Dogg tells Jay-Z and Beyonce to make babies. Thanks, Snoop. In your honor, I recommend Doggie Style Classic Pale Ale by Flying Dog. It’s a simple American Pale Ale, robust and clean. Everybody sing it with me: “One, two, three and to the four, Snoop Doggy Dogg and Doctor Dre is at ya door.”
Go Phillies!
