Wednesday, October 17, 2007
Tuesday, October 16, 2007
FLYERS NEWS
More goals and more dazzling goaltending for the Flyers tonight as they defeated the struggling Atlanta Thrashers 4-0. Sami Kapanen, Jeff Carter, Mike Richards, and Randy Jones, scored the Flyer's goals on the night and Marty Biron pitched the shutout, with 31 saves on the night. The Game was scoreless through the 1st period as Thrasher goalie Johan Hedberg, looked as equally up to the task as Biron. Then in the 2nd period, the Flyers exploded for 3 goals, as Richards scored early in the period, and Kapanen and Carter scored seconds apart from each other with about 7 minutes to play in the period. Randy Jones added a 4th goal in the 3rd period, and just like that the Flyers got their 4th win of the season, to improve to 4-1. Considering they didn't get their 4th win last season until mid-November, I'd say the Orange and Black are back in business.
Monday, October 15, 2007
Sunday, October 14, 2007
EAGLES NEWS
Well, it wasn't pretty but the Eagles returned from their bye week with a victory over the Jets. Kevin Curtis streaked to a 75 year old touchdown reception early in the 1st quarter, for the only touchdown of the day for either team. Donovan Mcnabb also had a pretty good day, completing 22 of his 35 passes, for 278 yards and a touchdown, and Brian Westbrook chipped in with 120 yards rushing on 20 carries. As for the Eagles' defense it bent several times against the Jets offense allowing 267 total yards, but it never broke, as the Jets went all day long without getting the ball across the goal line, and that proved to be the difference. The Eagles led early 7-3 on curtis' touchdown, than after missing two field goals earlier, David Akers drilled a 22 yard field goal, to increase the lead to 10-3. The Jets Mike Nugent added a field goal of his own later in the period and it was 10-6 at the half. Two more Aker's field goals in the 3rd quarter upped the Eagles lead to 16-6. Midway through the 4th quarter Nugent converted another field goal for the Jets to cut the lead to 16-9. Then, with just over a minute to play Donovan Mcnabb was intercepted deep inside his own territory. The Jets drove down to a 4th and 1 from the Eagles' 4 yard line and seemed on their way to tieing up at 17. However, the Jets inexplicably went for the touchdown, instead of the firstdown and Sheldon Brown batted away Chad Pennington's attempt at a touchdown pass. The Eagles took over on downs from there, and a couple long runs by Westbrook later, and they had won 16-9. So the Eagles save their season for now, and improve to 2-3. If truly hope to turn things around, and reach the playoffs though, they'll have to play better, particularly in the red zone, than they did today.
FLYERS NEWS
The Flyers return to action on Tuesday against the Atlanta Thrashers as they continue their homestand.
Saturday, October 13, 2007
FLYERS NEWS
The good times keep on rolling for the orange and black. In their opener tonight against the Islanders, they took care of business quietly and efficiently. Jeff Carter, Jason Smith, and Sami Kappanen all scored for the Flyers on the night, and Martin Biron was dazzling in goal with 29 saves out of 30 shots faced, as the Flyers won 3-1. After a scoreless 1st period, Kapanen and Carter each scored goals in the 2nd period to put the Flyers up 2-0. A shorthanded Islander's goal cut the lead to 2-1 early in the 3rd period, but Biron held steady the rest of the way and then Smith scored on the Islander's empty net with less than a minute to play, to put it away for good. So the Flyers improve to 3-1, and seem to be firing on all cylinders right now. Who would have thunk it.
EAGLES NEWS
The Eagles return to action tomorrow, picking up right were they left off at the Meadowlands, but this time they'll be facing the Jets. With their offense, as mentioned, back intact, the Bird's should find tomorrow's game more to their liking then their last game against the Giants, in which they allowed a single game team record 12 sacks.
Friday, October 12, 2007
EAGLES NEWS
More good news for the Eagles. It has been confirmed that William Thomas, Brian Westbrook, L.J Smith, and Todd Heremans will return the Eagles' starting lineup on Sunday. So the Eagles offense will be back at full strength for the first time all season. However, Lito Sheppard is still listed as questionable for Sunday, and Brian Dawkins will not play play on sunday. So the Eagles defense' will remain shorthanded, but it's been okay thus far without Sheppard and Dawkins, and there's no reason it won't stay that way on Sunday against the lowly Jets.
Thursday, October 11, 2007
FLYERS NEWS
The Flyers return to action Saturday night in their home opener against those stinkin New York Islanders.
PHILLIES NEWS
More offseason intrigue for the Phils as Abraham Nunez and Rod Barajas had their contracts bought out by the Phils and thus won't return to the team next season. Barajas is no surprise, because he was nothing more than lameduck at the plate and behind it, remember all those times dropped the ball during plays at the plate in mid-season, probably costing the Phils a game or two. All can I say is thank God for Carlos Ruiz and Chris Coste. As for Nunez, he is somewhat of a surprise, given that he was the only 3rd baseman on the Phils roster who could play consistently good defense, but I guess the Phils have a lot of faith in Wes Helms and Greg Dobbs.
EAGLES NEWS
More encouraging news from practice as tackle William Thomas, the guy that Winston Justice was trying replace, when we he was massacred by the Giants Osi Umenyiera, in the Eagles last game, returned to the practice field and participated with the rest of his teammates. Justice can only hope that Thomas plays on Sunday.
Wednesday, October 10, 2007
PHILLIES NEWS
Well, the Phils have their manager for next season, and it's still Charlie Manuel who agreed with the Phils on a two year contract extension with a club option for 2010. With that extension the Phils can now up their payroll. So all they have do now is re-sign free agent to be, all-star centerfielder Aaron Rowand, and bring in some pitching help and we're in business for next season. That's right you heard it here first, Philadelphia Phillies, 2008 World Champions, book it.
FLYERS NEWS
Well no surprise here, as the Flyers did hold on to win, or I should say they won easily 8-2. 7 different Flyers scored the 8 goals, with Simon Gagne, Daniel Briere, Mike Knuble, Joffrey Lupul, and Jeff Carter accounting for the 1st 6, and Mike Richards adding the last 2 late in the 2nd period and late in the 3rd period. In fact Richards alone, had 4 points on the night, with two assists to go along with those goals. Briere also had 2 assists as well to go along with his one goal. Martin Biron also had another solid night, saving 25 of the 27 shots he faced. Basically, the game was effectively over after the Flyers exploded for 4 goals in the 1st period, causing Canucks goalie Roberto Luongo to get yanked from the game. After Vancouver cut the lead to 4-2 early in the 2nd, the Flyers pulled away for good with 3 late goals in the period to go up 7-2. Then Richards added a goal for good measure late in the 3rd period. Add it all up and you get a dominating team effort, an 8-2 win, and a 2-1 start to the season for the Flyers. Not bad for the reigning worst team in the NHL.
EAGLES NEWS
There were some encouraging signs at the Eagles practice today, as Brian Westbrook, L.J Smith, and Lito Sheppard all participated. Now does that mean they'll be playing come Sunday, who knows, but it does at least increase the likelihood of that happening.
Tuesday, October 09, 2007
Sunday, October 07, 2007
EAGLES NEWS
The Eagles are currently enjoying their bye week, well at least they would be if not for the debacle that was last sunday night's game against the Giants. Anyway, they return to action right where they left off, at the Meadowlands, next week against the J-E-T-S, Jets!. Although they have a lot to work on between now and then, with the way the Jets have played thus far this season, it is a game the Eagles should win and need to win.
FLYERS NEWS
The Flyers return to action Wednesday, in Vancouver against the Canucks. It should be a tough game for them.
Saturday, October 06, 2007
PHILLIES NEWS
With their backs to the wall, the Phils turned to veteran Jamie Moyer to keep their season alive. Moyer delivered with 6 strong innings of work ,while allowing just 1 run on 5 hits. Unfortunately the Phils didn't do much more themselves and trailed 1-0 heading into the 7th inning. There, Shane Victorino leadoff by clubbing a solo homer to tie it at 1, and suddenly they had life again. Tom Gordon kept the Rockies off the board in the 7th. and it looked as if J.C Romero would do the same in the bottom of the 8th. Then with two out and nobody on, Colorado put together 3 consecutive singles, with the final one by rookie pinch hitter, Jeff Baker, putting the Rockies ahead 2-1, and suddenly the Phils were just 3 outs from elimination. All season the Phils had faced adversity in one form or another, and they had overcome it time and time again. Surely, they could do so one last time, right? Well. not this time. as the Phils went down in order in the 9th to fall 2-1. So in their 1st playoff appearance in 14 years, the Phils were swept in the first round, not quite the way they were hoping to finish the season. Oh well, better luck next year guys.
FLYERS NEWS
The Flyers unbeaten streak to start the season is over before it even started. The Flyers fell to Edmonton tonight 5-3. As luck would have it, former Flyers Joni Pitkanen and Geoff Sanderson dealt the crushing blows to their old team tonight, well sort of. Sanderson scored two goals on the night, including an empty netter with under a minute that put it way for the Oilers. Pitkanen, well, he just got lucky. Jeff Carter, Daniel Briere, and Simon Gagne scored the Flyer's 3 goals. Initially it was a back and forth game. Edmonton lead 1-0 early in the 2nd period, then the Flyers tied it at 1-1. Minutes later Edmonton went back ahead 2-1, but the Flyers tied it again at 2. Then Daniel Briere found Gagne open in front of the net for a 3-2 Flyers lead, their only lead of night. It didn't last long as Sanderson scored to tied it at 3 with just 4.8 seconds left in the period. Then just a minute into 3rd period Pitkanen slapped at a puck behind the Flyer's net. In his haste to clear it, Mike Knuble, hustled back and accidentally tipped into his own goal. Since he was the last Oiler to touch it, Pitkanen was credited with the goal and Edmonton went ahead 4-3. Yes he was indeed very lucky. The Flyers never really recovered from Knuble's gaffe, but the dazzling goaltending of Martin Biron, with 29 saves, kept the Phils in it until there was under a minute to go. The Flyers then pulled him from the game in an effort to get the equalizer, but it was for naught and Sanderson scored on the empty net to put it away at 5-3. So the Flyers are now 1-1, which is still, better than they were last year, so they'll just have to regroup and win the next one.
Friday, October 05, 2007
PHILLIES NEWS
As mentioned the Phils take on the Rockies in game 3 of the their NLDS, tomorrow night in Colorado. The Phils must win, or their season is over.
FLYERS NEWS
The Flyers return to action tomorrow night against the Oliers in Edmonton. Hopefully, they will continue to play well.
Thursday, October 04, 2007
PHILLIES NEWS
Well, the Phils are up against it now. As mentioned Kyle Kendrick got the start today and he pitched well for a little while, but only after allowing back to back homers in the 1st inning. Still, Kendrick was effective enough through 3 innings, for the Phils to take an early 3-2 lead, on a solo homer by Jimmy Rollins, and a 2 RBI triple by who else? Rollins. Rollins heroics would not be enough though, as Kendrick wound up walking the bases loaded in the 4th and was yanked from the game having completed only 3 and 2/3rds innings of work while allowing 5 hits, and eventually 5 runs. Kyle Lohse replaced Kendrick, looking to get out of the jam with a quick strikeout of Kaz Matsui, but instead he erroneously jerked his last to pitch to Matsui down and in to his wheel house, and Matsui responded by slamming a grandslam for a 6-3 Rockies lead. The Phils never recovered from this crushing moment, as the rest of the Bullpen allowed a combined 4 runs on 6 hits. Thus, although the Phils tried to rally back with a solo homer by Ryan Howard in the 5th, and a fielder's choice hit into by Rollins, that led to a 5th run. it was all for naught. These runs unfortunately, only cut the final score down to 10-5, instead of a laughable 10-3, as Rollins' effort, knocking in 4 of the 5 Phils runs, went for naught as well. So the Phils now trail 2 games to none and its all up to veteran Jamie Moyer to win game 3 and keep the series going.
FLYERS NEWS
The Flyers began their regular season today in Calgary against the Flames. Initially, it appeared that the Flyers would romp to victory, as new Flyer Daniel Briere and Mike Knuble comined for a pair of goals in the 1st period, as the Flyers led 2-0 through 1 period. Despite 24 saves by Martion Biron, the Flames rallied back with goal a each in the 2nd and 3rd periods, by Damon Lankgow. Then first time in a long time, fortune smiled on the Flyers, as Daniel Briere scored his 2nd goal of the night, with a minute and 48 seconds remaining in the 3rd period, for 3-2 Flyers lead. Biron and the much improved Flyers' defense, kept Calgary out of the net the rest of the way and just like that Orange and Black had opened its season with a 3-2. Thus, the Flyers are clearly already better than they were last season and are headed on the right back. Also the Phils debacle early today, this game was a welcome site for me and probably for some other Philly sports fans out there. So let's go Flyers.
Wednesday, October 03, 2007
PHILLIES NEWS
A loss is not the way, you want to start your first playoff series in 14 years, but that's exactly what happened to the Phils. Cole Hamels got the start this afternoon and pitched well, except for a fateful 2nd inning in which he allowed 3 runs on 3 hits. However, after that he did not allow another hit and wound up striking out 7 in 7 strong innings of work. Meanwhile, Pat Burrell and Aaron Rowand(the Phils only position player with playoff experience) proved themselves october-worthy, with back to back solo homers in the 5th inning to cut the lead t0 3-2. However, Jimmy Rollins, Chase Utley and Ryan Howard didn't look so worthy, going 0 for 3, and 0 for 4 respectively. Then Tom Gordon allowed a solo homer off the bat of Matt Holiday in the 8th inning and that was about all she wrote. Although Brett Myers and J.C Romero shutdown Colorado in the 8th and 9th innings, the Phils weren't able to score in either inning as well and fell 4-2 in game 1 of the NLDS. Tomorrow, rookie sensation Kyle Kendrick gets the start and the chance to help the phils even the series at a game apiece before it shifts to Colorado for game 3.
Tuesday, October 02, 2007
PHILLIES NEWS
The Phils begin their playoff run tomorrow at the Bank against the wild card champion Colorado Rockies. The Rockies are coming in red hot having 14 of their last 15 games to force last night's one game playoff and win the wildcard. So it's going to be an interesting series and I can't wait for it to start.
FLYERS NEWS
last year the Flyers were about as bad as you can get. They finished the season not just with worst record in the Atlantic division, or he Eastern Conference, but in the entire NHL. With some key offseason additions, including defenseman Jason Smith ,who replaces Peter Forsberg as team captain, and Kimmo Timmonen, and winger Daniel Briere, the Flyers should be better this year, after all, how could they possibly be any worse. Anyway on Thursday the Flyers begin the 2007-2008 regular season, in Calgary against the Flames. They finished their preseason a few days ago with a record of 3-5, not bad considering they went winless in the preseason last year. They were able to consistently score goals in the preseason, but they also allowed far to many goals. So while, they'll be able to win the shootouts they couldn't last year, they won't be able to win any of the close ones, unless Martin Biron has a monster year. Thus, although they'll be better, they likely will still be no better than midde of the pack ,struggling to make the playoffs.
Monday, October 01, 2007
PHILLIES NEWS
The Phils begin their playoff run at the Bank on Wednesday, against either the Padres or the Rockies, who are currently battling in a one game playoff for the wildcard. Either way it will be a tough divison series for the Phils, and All I can say is good luck guys, and let's keep it going.
Sunday, September 30, 2007
PHILLIES NEWS
How sweet it is. After 14 years of frustration, and 162 games of edge of your seat ups, downs, and all around excitement, the Phils are finally back where they belong. Coming into today's game the Phils needed a win and a loss by the Mets to clinch the NL East division title, and their 1st playoff berth since 1993. The Marlins took care of New York early, as the Mets already trailed 7-0 in the 2nd inning, by the time the Phils took field at the Bank, so they knew by day's end that a win would give them the division. Veteran Jamie Moyer got the start today and delivered 5 and 1/3rd tough innings, allowing just 1 run on 5 hits ,while striking out 6. The Phils meanwhile, got off to a quick a start, as Jimmy Rollins leadoff with a single, stole second, stole 3rd, and scored on a line drive sac fly by Chase Utley, for a 1-0 Phils lead. Later Ryan Howard slapped a 2 run, bases loaded single in the 3rd inning for a 3-0 lead. Then after Washington had cut the lead to 3-1 in the 4th, Rollins came up big again with a 2 out triple(his 20th of the season, making him just the 4th, 20 homer-20 triple -20 double -20 steal guy in MLB history), following a sac fly by Tad Iguchi, to put the Phils up 5-1. Then Ryan Howard put it away for good in the 7th with a towering solo shot, to put the Phils up 6-1. As usual, Tom Gordon ,and J.C Romero combined to get the Phils to the 9th, where it came down to Brett Myers and 3 more outs. First, Dmitri Young struckout, then Austin Kearns flyed out, and finally Willy Mo Pena was called out on strikes, setting off a raucous celebration at the Bank. That's right the Phils, 7 games behind just weeks ago, have come all the way back to win the NL East, clinching their 1st playoff berth in 14 years, and helping the Mets to complete the greatest September collapse in MLB history. Yes, life is beautiful again.
EAGLES NEWS
How Bitter it is. Leave it to that stinkin city up north that never sleeps, to ruin what started out as such a great day. They say Sunday night is football night America, well someone forgot to tell the Eagles that. For a franchise that's suffered a lot of them over the years, this one ranks up there as one of the most embarrassing losses in Eagles history. If not for their final few drives, the Eagles offense would have nothing to show for themselves. As it is they wound up with only 190 yards of total offense, and a measely 3 points, on a 53 yard David Akers field goal. Donovan Mcnabb was sacked a whopping 12 times, and although he hit 15 of 31 passes for 138 yards, the Eagles as a team only gained 76 yards in the air. However, thanks to 114 yards rushing, 103 for Correll Buckhalter, the Eagles did actually pound to 16 1st downs, and won the time of possession battle, with 30 minutes and 26 seconds of possession time. Well, aside from the defense somehow holding New York to 212 yards, and only 16 points, mostly because of Giants mistakes, that's about all of the positives for the Eagles tonight. So what happened, well there were couple things that killed the Eagles. First, injuries hurt the Eagles, as William Thomas, Brian WestBrook, L.J Smith, and Brian Dawkins all sat the night out. Okay, so Dawkins and Smith weren't missed all that much, but other two, well, the Eagles were lost without them. Thomas' replacement, Winston Justice, was overmatched all night long, allowing Osi Umenyiora to sack Mcnabb 6 times. Perhaps, with Thomas in the game, and Westbrook bouncing around all over the field, Mcnabb would have had the time and the target he needed to spread the field against the Giants. 2nd, the Eagles' inability to provide Justice with some help blocking Umenyiora. It was pretty clear even in the 1st half, that Justice, in his first pro start, wouldn't be able to stop Umenyiora on his own, but Andy Reid, was either unwilling, or unable to realize that this was the case. Perhaps, if Justice had a tight-end blocking with them, he could've protected Mcnabb. Finally, Mcnabb's sudden lack of escapability, ruined virtually all of the Eagles' drives. The old elusive Mcnabb, could easily have scrambled away from the Giants pressure and made some things happen, but this Mcnabb jus wasn't fast enough to slip away. Time after time, he stepped up under the pressure, seemingly a tackle from escape, only to slip up at the last moment, for a sack, just before he could fire the ball down field. If only he could've stayed on his feet a little longer, he could've gotten his recievers open down field. This became pretty clear towards the end of the game, as when he finally eluded the rush for the 1st time, he found Reggie Brown wide open in the endzone for a TD. Of course he had stepped over the line of scrimmage just before throwing the ball and the play was called back, kind of microcosm for the entire game, which also featured 15 Eagles penalties for a 132 yards.
Saturday, September 29, 2007
PHILLIES NEWS
The Phils sure know how to make things dramatic. Adam Eaton, got the start today, and well, he was on a short lease, got into jams in each of the first 3 innings, and was lifted from the game early in the 3rd inning, after allowing 1 run on 5 hits. The bullpen did a solid job, allowing just 3 more runs on 6 hits. However, the Phils just couldn't get themselves going. Aaron Rowand and Ryan Howard finally got the Phils on the board with solo homers in the 7th and 8th innings respectively, but it was too little too late. Chad Cordero sent the Phils down in order in the 9th, as they took the tough 4-2 loss, to drop to 88-73 overall. So the Phils are now back in a tie with Mets for 1st in the NL East, and remain 1 game behind the Padres in the wildcard. Thus, life sucks again.
Friday, September 28, 2007
PHILLIES NEWS
The Phils are a team of destiny now, that is their own destiny, for they now control it after tonight. Cole Hamels got the start tonight as the Phils began their final series of the season, a 3 gamer versus the Nationals at the bank. Hamels rebounded from the early exit in his last start, to go 8 shutout innings, allowing overmatched Washington, just 6 hits, while striking out 13. Meanwhile, the Phils needed 5 innings to get going, but once they did, they never looked back. In the bottom of the 5th, Greg Dobbs singled, Carlos Ruiz, was hit by a pitch, Cole Hamels bunted them over, and the man who would be MVP, Jimmy Rollins, slapped a single to score both. One out later, Chase Utely slammed a double to score Rollins, and finish the scoring in the 5th. Then in the 7th, Ryan Howard crushed a 2 run homer to put it away for good as the Phils led 6-0. Hamels then bowed out after the 8th, and Clay Condrey came in to pitch the 9th, and afer hitting Austin Kearns with a pitch, he retired the side, for a 6-0 Phils win. So the Phils improve to 88-72, and with the Mets losing again, are now 1 game up in the NL East with the 2 to play. Thus, life remains beautiful.
Thursday, September 27, 2007
PHILLIES NEWS
The Phils continued their playoff push today, as they finished off their series with the Braves. Rookie sensation Kyle Kendrick got the start today and as usual he delivered, allowing just 3 runs on 6 hits in 6 strong innings of work. Meanwhile, the Phils used Braves errors to jump out to an early lead in the 1st inning. Jimmy Rollins leadoff with a single and shane Victorino bunted and reached base and Rollins scored on a throwing error by John Smoltz. Chase Utley then reached base and Victorino scored on a throwing error by Mark Texeira. Finally,Ryan Howard stepped up and crushed a 2 run homer, and just like that the Phils lead 4-0. Later in the 3rd inning Pat Burrell slammed a 2 run homer of his own to put the Phils up 6-0. By the time Atlanta finally got on the board against Kendrick, with 3 runs in the 6th, it was too late. Tom Gordon shut them down in the 7th, and J.C Romero did likewise in the 8th. Finally, Brett Myers came in to close it out in the 9th, and after allowing a leadoff homer to Jeff Francoeur, and one out single to Matt Diaz, he retired the side for a 6-4 Phils win. So the Phils improve to 87-72 overall, now tied with the Mets for first in the NL East, and still 1 game behind the Padres in the wildcard. Thus, life remains beautiful.
Wednesday, September 26, 2007
PHILLIES NEWS
It was a big night tonight for the Phils. They had lost 2 in a row coming in , and a 3rd loss might be fatal to their playoff chances. Kyle Lohse got the start tonight, and delivered 7 strong innings of work, allowing just 2 runs on 6 hits, while striking out 5. Meanwhile, the Phils jumped out to an early lead and never looked back. Jimmy Rollins tripled and scored on a two out single by Ryan Howard in the 1st. Chase Utley was hit by pitch, moved up to second on a fielder's choice, and scored on a Chipper Jones throwing error, and Greg Dobbs slapped a 2 out, 2 run single in the 3rd inning. Finally, with the Phils clinging to a 4-2 lead, Shane Victorino slammed a pinch solo homer to leadoff the 7th inning. Tom Gordon, and J.C Romero combined to blank the Braves in the 8th inning, and Brett Myers closed them out in the 9th for a 5-2 Phils win. So the Phils improve to 86-72 overall, now just 1 game behind the Mets in the NL East, and as of now .5 games behind the Padres(they currently lead the Giants 10-2, in the 7th inning) in the wildcard. Thus, life is beautiful once again.
Tuesday, September 25, 2007
PHILLIES NEWS
It is the time of the season, in which the Phils can no longer afford to lose, and yet today they did just that. Veteran Jamie Moyer got the start today and pitched well, but didn't get the calls from umpire C.B Buckner and wound up walking 3 batters , while allowing 6 runs on 6 hits, in just 5 and 1/3rd innings of work. The Phils meanwhile, used the longball to rally back, as Jimmy Rollins leadoff the bottom of the 1st inning(his 30th of the season, making him the 2nd Phil, after Bobby Abreu, to join the 30 steals-30 homer club), with a solo homer, Ryan Howard crushed a 2 run homer, and Jayson Werth slammed a solo homer in the 4th inning, and Chase Utley slapped a solo shot in the 7th inning. With the homers, the Phils went up momentarily, 5-4, through 5 innings. Then the bullpen collapsed, as Geoff Geary and Tom Gordon both allowed 2 runs, and the Phils fell 10-6, to drop to 85-72 overall, still just 2 games behind the Mets in the NL East, and as of now .5 games behind the Padres(currently they trail San Fran 4-0, in the 7th) in the wildcard. Thus, once again life sucks.
Monday, September 24, 2007
PHILLIES NEWS
The Phils got the day off today, but tomorrow they return home to the bank to begin a 3 game series with the Braves, followed by another 3 game set at the bank against the Nationals. So what happens in these final 6 games of the season will yet again determine the Phils postseason fate.
Sunday, September 23, 2007
PHILLIES NEWS
It was a tough day for the Phils. They went in to today's game looking to complete a 4 game sweep of the Nationals but their inability to use key members of their bullpen cost them. Cole Hamels got the start ,and went 5 strong innings, allowing just 1 run on 2 hits, while striking out 6. Earlier in the season, Hamels might have stayed in the game longer, but since he's just coming off an injury, Charlie Manuel would not let him play on. Meanwhile, after Pat Burrell had tied it at 1 in the 5th, with a two out single, the Phils took the lead in the 6th, on a one out single by Carlos Ruiz. Unfortunately, the Phils bullpen then had to takeover and they could not hold the lead. Antonio Alfonseca allowed Washington to go ahead 3-2 in he bottom of the 6th, but Geoff Geary and Kyle Lohse(yes that one, the Phils #5 starter) combined to push the game into the 8th, with the Nats still only ahead by 1. However, apparently, neither J.C Romero, nor Tom Gordon, were available to pitch the 8th, so instead little used Kane Davis, came into pitch the 8th, and he couldn't keep the Nats lead at 1, as he allowed 2 runs for a 5-2 Nats lead. Thus, when Aaron Rowand knocked in a run in the top of the 9th, it was meaningless, and the Phils still lost 5-3, to drop to 85-71 overall. The Padres lost today as well, so the Phils remain .5 games behind in the wildcard race, but are now 2.5 games behind the Mets in the NL East. Thus, life sucks once again.
EAGLES NEWS
What a difference a week makes. On Monday, the Eagles offense struggled managing only 4 field goals against the lowly Redskins. Today, was a different story. Mcnabb removed his knee brace, and completed 26-21 passes for 381 yards ,and 4 touchdowns, for a near perfect 158.3 passer rating. Kevin Curtis caught 11 of those passes for 221 yards, and 3 touchdowns. Brian Westbrook was simply untouchable, with 110 rushing yards ,and 2 touchdowns, and 111 receiving yards, for a career high 221 total yards from scrimmage. In all the Eagles racked up 536 yards and 56 points, in a 56-21 blowout over the Detroit Lions. By the way, the Eagles defense, played pretty well too, with 9 sacks, including 3 by Trent Cole, and 2 by Juqua Thomas. Also even without the injured Brian Dawkins, the Eagles safeties together resembled Dawkins by himself, as Sean Considine intercepted a Jon Kitna pass in the endzone at the end of the 1st half, and Quintin Mikell sacked Kitna for a 12 yard loss earlier in the 2nd quarter. So, all in all it was total team effort, and it was exactly what the Eagles needed, as they improve to 1-2 overall.
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