The Phils finished off their 3 game set with the Ranger's this evening. the veteran Jamie Moyer got the start and pitched well, allowing just 3 runs on 7 hits in 5 and 2/3rd's innings of work, just good enough to keep the Phils in it to the end. Unfortunately, the Phil's bats betrayed them yet again. Now onto the game. In the bottom of the first Ian Kinsler tripled and scored on a fielder's choice for a 1-0 Ranger's lead. In the bottom of the 2nd, Chris Davis slammed a solo homer for a 2-0 lead. In the bottom of the 3rd, Micheal Young doubled and scored on a single by Josh Hamilton for a 3-0 lead. In the top of the 6th, Chase Utley doubled and scored on a single by Ryan Howard to cut the lead to 3-1. In the bottom of the 8th, Marlon Byrd doubled and scored on a Ramon Vazquez single, and Max Ramirez was hit by a pitch and later scored on a fielder's choice for a 5-1 Ranger's lead. Finally, in the top of the 9th, the Phils went down in order to finish off the 5-1 Ranger's win, and drop to 44-39 overall, now, but remain 1 game up in the NL East.
Sunday, June 29, 2008
FLYERS NEWS
A lot has happened to the Flyer's this offseason since the night of the NHL draft back on June 20. On that night the Flyers were supposed to have the 27th pick in the first round, instead they traded it to Washington for young defenseman Steve Eminger and the 84th pick of the draft. They sent R.J Umberger and their 4th round selection to the Columbus Blue Jackets for the 19th overall pick, which they used to select Swiss defenseman Luca Sbisa. Already a canadian junior league(WHL) star, Sbisa, a smart offensive minded defenseman, with 33 points and 63 penalty minutes last season, Sbisa could be ready to contribute to the Orange and Black within a year, which is good since he is exactly what the Flyer's needed. Also Umberger, a restricted free agent would have been hard for the Flyer's to re sign, and his absence gives the Flyer's the cap room to go after a free agent defenseman if they so choose. Next with their 3rd round pick from Columbus the Flyer's selected yet another defenseman, Marc-Andre Burton, who is big, strong, and unfortunately a slow skater, but still a solid selection. Later in the 3rd round they selected goalie Jacob Deserres, who should be a solid backup someday. Later in the 6th round, they selected fighting forward, Zac Rinaldo, who recorded 191 penalty minutes in Canadian junior league play last season. Finally in the 7th round they grabbed swedish goaltender, Joacim Eriksson who could be pretty good someday, or not who knows. The Flyer's weren't done yet, following the draft. On Tuesday the 24th, they added more defense, trading Triston Grant and their seventh round pick in the 2009 draft to Nashville for defenseman Janne Niskala who led all Nashville AHL defenseman with 44 points(19 goals, 25 assists) last season. On Friday the 27th they re-upped Jeff Carter, who had been a restricted free agent to the tune of 3 years and $15 million, well deserved for a player who had a big part in the Flyer's magical run to the conference finals this past season. Finally today they signed Eminger whom they acquired in the draft night trade to a one year deal, as GM Paul Holmgren really seems to think Emminger is a perfect fit for the Flyers. Hopefully, he is right
Saturday, June 28, 2008
PHILLIES NEWS
Tonight the Phils continued their series with the Rangers, with the second of a 3 game set. In a desperate need of a win the Phils turned to staff ace Cole Hamels to stop the bleeding. While allowing just 4 runs on 6 hits in 7 tough innings of work, Hamels was able to do just that. Now onto the game. In the bottom of the first, Micheal Young slammed a 2 run homer for a 2-0 Ranger's lead. In the top of the 2nd, Jayson Werth slapped a 2 run single and Pedro Feliz scored on a wild pitch for a 3-2 Phils' lead. In the top of the 3rd, Chase Utley slugged a solo homer, and Ryan Howard crushed a 2 run homer for a 6-2 Phils' lead. In the bottom of the 5th, Jarod Saltalamacchia doubled in a run and scored on a single by Ian Kinsler to cut the lead to 5-4. In the top of the 6th, Jimmy Rollins tripled in a run for a 7-4 Phils' lead. In the top of the 7th, Utley doubled in another run for an 8-4 Phils' lead. In the bottom of the 8th the Rangers scored a couple of cheap 2 out runs on a single and a bases loaded walk to cut the lead to 8-6. Finally in the bottom of the 9th, Brad Lidge put the Rangers down for the count, striking out the side after allowing a couple hits. So the Phils improve to 44-38 overall, and move back to 2 games up in the NL East.
Friday, June 27, 2008
PHILLIES NEWS
After a tough series with the A's the Phils continued on their road trip to Texas for a 3 game set with the Rangers. Brett Myers got the start tonight and struggled mightily allowing 5 runs on 5 hits in just 2 innings of work, not the way to help your team win. Now onto the game. In the bottom of the 1st, Ian Kinsler slammed a solo homer for a 1-0 Ranger's lead. In the top of the 3rd, Eric Bruntlett walked and scored on a fielder's choice, and Pedro Feliz slugged a grand slam for a 5-1 Phils' lead. In the bottom of the 3rd, Joe Hamilton singled in a run, Dave Murphy forced in a run with a bases loaded walk, Hamilton scored on a fielder's choice, and Chris Davis crushed a 2 run homer for a 6-5 Ranger's lead. In the top of the 4th, Chris Coste hit a solo shot to knot it up at 6. In the bottom of the 5th, Milton Bradley slapped another solo shot for a 7-6 Ranger's lead. In the bottom of the 8th, Kinsler walked, stole second, and scored on a sac fly by Hamilton for an 8-6 Ranger's lead. Finally in the top of the 9th, the Phils made one final stand, as Jayson Werth led off with a homer to cut the lead to 8-7, and a double by Pat "the Bat" Burrell and a single by Ryan Howard put two runners on with two out for Greg Dobbs. Unfortunately Dobbs grounded out to end it in an 8-7 Ranger's win, so the Phils drop to 43-38 overall but remain 1st in the NL East by just 1 game now.
Thursday, June 26, 2008
PHILLIES NEWS
The Phils finished off their 3 game set with the A's this afternoon. Unfortunately, they ran into a buzz saw in Rich Harden who blanked them on just 2 hits while striking out 11. They were simply no match for Harden's smoke. Now onto the game. In the bottom of the first, Ryan Sweeney doubled in a run and scored on a single by Jack Cust for a 2-0 A's lead. In the bottom of the 6th, Carlos Gonzalez slammed a solo homer for a 3-0 A's lead. In the bottom of the 8th, Jack Hanahan doubled in a run and scored on a throwing error by the "Flyin Hawaiian" Shane Victorino for a 5-0 A's lead. Finally in the top of the 9th, Alan Embree put the Phils down after allowing Pat "the Bat " Burrell, yes Pat the Bat, to slap a 2 out triple. So the Phils struggles continue as they drop to 43-37 overall, but remain 2 games up in the NL East.
SIXERS NEWS
Tonight was a big night for the Sixers, as they took part in the 2008 NBA draft, their first under GM Ed Stefanski. With the 16th pick of the first round they selected Florid forward Mareese Speights. At 6-11 and the 4th leading rebounder in the SEC last season Speights gives them size, which is what they needed, but he also packs more potential than immediately translatable skills. So don't expect him to come right in and help the Sixers right away. However, the potential is there for him to be a great scorer and rebounder. He just needs to improve his toughness and competitive fire and then maybe, just maybe he'll reach that potential. Now the Sixers did not have a second round pick and did not execute any trades, so this selection quickly ended their night. Given that this is guy they wanted all along, it couldn't have been too bad of night, all be it a quick one.
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
PHILLIES NEWS
Tonight the Phils continued their series with the A's with the second of a three game set. Kyle Kendrick got the start and again looking to help end the Phils skid at last, he produced his best performance of the season thus far allowing 0 runs on 4 hits in 8 masterful innings of work. Now onto the game. In the top of the first, Pat "the Bat" Burrell slapped a sac fly for a 1-0 Phil's lead. In the top of the 4th, Burrell singled and scored on a triple by Pedro Feliz, and Chris Coste slapped another sac fly for a 3-0 Phil's lead. In the top of the 6th, The "Flyin Hawaiian" Shane Victorino singled on a bunt and scored on another single by Chris Coste for a 4-0 Phil's lead. Finally in the bottom of the 9th, J.C Romero, who blew it yesterday came in and closed out the A's relatively uneventfully, after issuing a two out walk. So the Phils finally end their skid and move to 43-36 overall, now 2 games up in the NL East.
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
PHILLIES NEWS
Tonight the Phils traveled out to Oakland to begin a 3 game set with the A's. The veteran Jamie Moyer got the start tonight as he looked to end the Phils recent skid with a masterful performance, allowing just 3 runs on 5 hits in 6 and 2/3rd innings of work, more than good enough for the Phils to get a win. However, the Phils recent silent bats still had a chance to get in the way. Now onto the game. In the top of the 4th, Pat "the Bat" Burrell slammed a solo homer for a 1-0 Phils' lead. In the bottom of the 7th, Emil Brown Slugged a 3 run homer for a 3-1 A's lead. In the top of the 8th, the "Flyin Hawaiian" Shane Victorino singled, stole second, and scored on a single by Ryan Howard to cut the lead to 3-2. In the bottom of the 8th, Jack Cust crushed a solo homer for a 5-2 A's lead. Finally Huston Street put the Phils down in order in the 9th. So the Phils skid balloons to 6 games. However, by the grace of God the Phils remain 1st in the NL East by 1 game.
Monday, June 23, 2008
Sunday, June 22, 2008
PHILLIES NEWS
The Phils finished off their series with the Angels this afternoon looking to avoid the embarrassing sweep. Cole Hamels took the mound looking to end the Phils 4 game skid. He pitched well, allowing just 3 runs on 6 hits in 7 innings of work. However, the Phils bats again came out slow and again a late rally would determine the day. Now onto the game. In the top of the 2nd, Vlad Guerrero singled and scored on a single by Gary Matthews Jr, and Casey Kotchman slammed a 2 run homer for a 3-0 Angel's lead. In the bottom of the 3rd, Ryan Howard slapped an RBI single to cut the lead to 3-1. In the bottom of the 7th, Jimmy Rollins doubled in a run to cut the lead to 3-2. Finally in the bottom of the 9th, the Phils had one final to chance to tie it up or take the lead, as So Taguchi stepped to the plate with two on and two out. Unfortunately, Taguchi could only foul out to end the game and the Phils dropped their 5th in a row to fall to 42-35 overall, now just .5 games up in the NL East.
Saturday, June 21, 2008
PHILLIES NEWS
The Phils continued their series with the Angels tonight. Brett Myers got the and start and sadly continued his up and down season, allowing 4 run on 6 hits in 7 and 2/3rd's innings of work. Meanwhile, the Phils bat's got off to another slow start until a late rally brought them back, but would it be enough. Now onto the game. In the top of the 4th, Vlad Guerrero slugged a solo homer for a 1-0 Angel's lead. In the top of the 7th, Vlad did it again for a 2-0 Angel's lead. In the bottom of the 7th, Jayson Werth slammed a solo homer and Pedro Feliz doubled in a second run to tie it at 2. In the bottom of the inning, Eric Aybar crushed a 2 run homer for a 4-2 Angel's lead. In the top of the 9th, the Angel's put it away for good as Gary Matthews Jr, was hit by a pitch, stole second and scored on a fielder's choice and Chone Figgins singled in another run, for a 6-2 lead. From there the Phils had no recourse and dropped their 4th in a row to fall to 43-34 overall, now just 1.5 games up in the NL East.
Friday, June 20, 2008
PHILLIES NEWS
After a tough series with the Red Sox the Phils welcomed old nemesis Vladimir Guerrero and the Angels to the Bank for a 3 game weekend set. Adam Eaton got the start and was roughed up badly allowing 6 runs on 12 hits in just 5 innings of work. Meanwhile Ervin Santana dazzled the Phils bats allowing just 1 run on 2 hits in 7 innings of work while striking out 9. Now onto the game. In the top of the 1st Vlad slammed a 2 run homer for a 2-0 Angel's lead. In the top of the 2nd, Garret Anderson slapped an RBI single for a 3-0 lead. In the top of the 6th, Vlad singled, Casey Kotchman singled and Howie Kendrick doubled to knock in 3 runs for a 6-0 Angel's lead. In the bottom of the 6th, Jimmy Rollins reached base on a fielding error, stole second, moved to third on another error and scored on a sac fly by Chase Utley to cut the lead to 6-1. In the top of the 8th, Jeff Mathis doubled in a run for a 7-1 Angel's lead, providing the final margin of victory in an Angels' romp. So the Phils drop to 42-33 overall but remain 2.5 games up in the NL East.
Thursday, June 19, 2008
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
PHILLIES NEWS
The Phils finished off their 3 game set with the Red Sox this afternoon with a business person special. Kyle Kendrick got the start and got roughed up, allowing 6 runs on 6 hits in just 3 innings of work, Never the way to help your team get a win. Now onto the game. In the top of the first, J.D Drew slammed a 3 run homer and Mike Lowell slugged a solo homer for a 4-0 Red Sox lead. In the bottom of the first, Ryan Howard slapped an RBI single to cut the lead to 4-1. In the top of the 3rd, Brian Moss slapped a bases loaded single, knocking in two runs for a 6-1 Red Sox lead. In the top of the 4th, Dustin Pedroia doubled and scored on a single by Drew for a 7-1 Red Sox lead. In the bottom of the 5th, Greg Dobbs singled and scored on a fielder's choice to cut the lead to 7-2. In the bottom of the 7th, Pedro Feliz singled in a couple runs to cut the lead to 7-4. However, from there the Red Sox bullpen blanked the Phils again as Jonathan Papelbon set them down in order in the 9th, to close out a 7-4 Red Sox win. So the Phils drop to 42-32 overall and but remain 2.5 games up in the NL East.
FLYERS NEWS
The Flyers excecuted a funky little trade today, sending Vinny Prospal back to the Tampa Bay Lightning for a 7th round pick in this year's draft and a conditional pick in next year's draft. Apparently prospal did not want to return to the Orange and Black next season. His heart was simply elsewhere says GM Paul Holmgren. Go figure. Who wouldn't want to be in Philly.
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
PHILLIES NEWS
The Phils continued their interleague series with the Red Sox tonight. The veteran Jamie Moyer got the start, and pitched well, allowing just 2 runs on 4 hits in 5 innings of work. However, the Red Sox, Jon Lester bested him blanking the Phils on 6 hits in 7 brilliant innings of work. Now onto the game. In the top of the 2nd, Coco Crisp slammed a 2 run homer for a 2-0 Red Sox lead. In the top of the 6th, Crisp singled, stole second, stole third, and scored on a double by Julio Lugo for a 3-0 Red Sox lead. From there the shutout continued until Jonathan Papelbon struck out the side in the bottom of 9th inning to close out the 3-0 Red Sox win. So the Phils drop to 42-31 overall and now lead the NL East by just 2.5 games.
Monday, June 16, 2008
PHILLIES NEWS
After consecutive tough losses to the Cardinals, the Phils returned to the Bank tonight and welcomed the Boston Red Sox to town for an intriguing 3 game interleague series. Cole Hamels got the start tonight and tossed another gem allowing just 2 runs on 7 hits in 7 innings of work. Meanwhile, Ryan Howard launched 2 homers to pace the Phils. Now onto the game. In the bottom of the 1st, Jimmy Rollins slammed a solo homer and Howard slugged a 2 run homer for a 3-0 Phils' lead. In the bottom of the 3rd, Howard crushed a solo homer for a 4-0 Phils' lead. In the top of the 5th, Dustin Pedroia and J.D Drew lined back to back homers to cut the lead to 4-2. In the bottom of the 6th, JRoll slapped a 2 out single, and scored on a fielder's choice, and Howard tripled in a 4th run, to put the Phils up for good 8-2. Finally, in the top of the 9th, Chad Durbin put away the Sox and the Phils had won 8-2 to improve to 42-30 overall. However, they remain 3 games up in the NL East.
Sunday, June 15, 2008
PHILLIES NEWS
The Phils finished off their 3 game set with the Cardinals this afternoon in thrilling fashion. Brett Myers got the start, and had yet another off day, but managed to tough out 6 innings of work while allowing 6 runs on 8 hits, just good enough to keep the Phils in it until the end. Now onto the game. In the top of the first, Jimmy Rollins singled, stole second, and scored on a double by Ryan Howard. In the bottom of the first Ryan Ludwick and Rick Ankiel slapped back to back RBI doubles for a 2-1 Cards' lead. In the bottom of the 3rd, Skip Shumaker slammed a solo homer and Troy Glaus slugged a 2 run shot for a 5-1 Cards' lead. In the top of the 5th, Ryan Howard and Pat "the Bat" Burrell lined back to back RBI singles to cut the lead 5-4. In the bottom of the 6th, Ankiel tripled and scored on a fielding error by Howard for a 6-4 Cards' lead. In the top of the 8th, back to back bases loaded walks by Howard and Burrell knotted it up at 6. Finally, in the bottom of the 10th with 2 out, Ankiel reached base on a throwing error by Chase Utley, moved to second on a single by Glaus, and scored on yet another error, this time by Tom "Flash" Gordon as he failed to field Utley's throw to first on another routine ground ball. So the Phils fall 7-6 and drop to 41-30 overall and now lead the NL East by 3 games. What a way to lose. a game and a series
Saturday, June 14, 2008
PHILLIES NEWS
The Phils continued their 3 game set with the Cardinals this afternoon. Adam Eaton got the start and pitched well again, but the Phils couldn't back him up with 20 more runs. So although he allowed just 3 runs on 9 hits in 6 and 2/3rd innings of work it was for naught. Now onto the game. In the bottom of the 1st, Adam Kennedy slammed a 2 run homer for a 2-0 Cards' lead. In the bottom of the 3rd, Ryan Ludwick slapped an RBI single for a 3-0 Cards' lead. In the top of the 4th, Pat "the Bat" Burrell crushed a 2 run homer to cut the lead to 3-2. From there try as they might in the final 5 innings the Phils could not find a way to tie it up and at last succumbed to old mate Ryan Franklin for a 1-2-3 9th inning to finish off a 3-2 loss. So the Phils drop to 41-29 overall but still lead the NL East by 4 games.
Friday, June 13, 2008
PHILLIES NEWS
After salvaging the final game of their 3 game set with the Marlins, the Phils continued their road trip and traveled to St. Louis for a 3 game set with the Cardinals. Kyle Kendrick got the start tonight and pitched well, allowing 2 runs on 8 hits in 7 innings of work. Meanwhile, the Phils bats, finally free of the Florida haze, heated up in a big way pounding out 20 runs on 21 hits. Now onto the game. In the top of the first, Chase Utley, Ryan Howard, and Pat "the Bat" Burrell combined for back-back-back dingers for a 3-0 Phils' lead. In the top of the 2nd, Carlos Ruiz slapped an RBI double for a 4-0 Phils' lead. In the bottom of the 3rd, Skip Schumaker slammed a solo homer to cut the lead to 4-1. In the top of the 4th, Utley slapped a bases loaded single for 2 runs, Howard followed with a single for another run, Geoff Jenkins' sac fly brought in another run, Carlos Ruiz doubled in 2 more runs, Kendrick himself singled in a run(his second hit of the inning) and finally Shane Victorino doubled in another run for a 13-1 Phils' lead. In the top of the 5th, Pedro Feliz doubled in a run for a 14-1 Phils' lead. In the top of the 6th, Howard slammed a 3 run homer for a 17-1 Phils' lead. In the bottom of the 6th, Troy Glaus singled in a run to cut the lead to 17-2. In the top of the 8th, Jenkins lined a 2 run double and Ruiz followed with an RBI single for a 20-2 Phils' lead. Finally from there Rudy Seanez and Clay Condrey combined to put the Cards out of their misery, as the Phils improve to 41-28 overall and move to 4 games up in the NL East.
Thursday, June 12, 2008
PHILLIES NEWS
The Phils finished their 3 game set with the Florida Marlins tonight. The veteran Jamie Moyer got the start tonight and produced his best effort of the season thus far allowing 0 runs on 2 hits in 8 sparkling innings of work. Not bad for an old guy. Now onto the game. In the top of the 6th, the "Flyin Hawaiian" Shane Victorino and Jimmy Rollins each scored on a wild pitch by Marlins' starter Scott Olsen. In the top of the 8th, Jayson Werth slapped a 2 out RBI single for a 3-0 Phils' lead. Finally, Brad Lidge came on, in the bottom of the 9th, and closed out the Marlins after allowing a cheap single to end a 3-0 Phils' win. So the Phils improve to 40-38 overall and move back to 3 games up in the NL East.
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
PHILLIES NEWS
The Phils continued their 3 game set with the Florida Marlins tonight. Cole Hamels got the start and pitched well, allowing just 2 runs on 3 hits ,while striking out 13 in 8 innings of work. Meanwhile, Andrew Miller, cut the down the Phils' bats for just 1 run on 4 hits in 7 innings of work. So again it came down to the wire. Now onto the game. In the bottom of the first Jorge Cantu slammed a solo homer for a 1-0 Marlins' lead. In the top of the 7th, the "Flyin Hawaiian" doubled and scored on a single by Chase Utley to cut the lead to 2-1. In the bottom of the 7th, Jorge Cantu struck again with another solo homer for a 2-1 Marlins' lead. In the top of the 9th, Eric Bruntlett, pinch running for Greg Dobbs stole 3rd, and scored on a fielder's choice to knot it up at 2. Finally, in the bottom of the inning, Dan Uggla broke the Phils' hearts stroking a grand slam off Flash Gordon, who just didn't have it tonight for a 6-2 Marlins' win. So now the Phils drop to 39-28 overall and lead the NL East by just 1.5 games.
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
PHILLIES NEWS
Fresh off a thrilling sweep of the Braves in Atlanta the Phils traveled to Florida tonight to begin a key 3 game set with Marlins. Brett Myers got the start tonight and just wasn't on his game, as he allowed 5 runs on 7 hits in just 5 and 1/3rd innings of work. Meanwhile, Ricky Nolasco once again gave the Phils' bats fits and it would come down to a late rally to see who would prevail on this night. Now onto the game. In the bottom of the 1st Hanley Ramirez slammed a solo homer and Jorge Cantu slugged a 2 run homer for a 3-0 Marlins' lead. In the top of the 5th, Jimmy Rollins crushed a 2 run homer to cut the lead to 3-2. In the bottom of the 5th, Mike Jacobs slugged a 2 run homer for a 5-2 Marlins' lead. In the top of the 6th, Greg Dobbs slapped a 2 out RBI single to cut the lead to 5-3. In the top of the 8th, Pat "the Bat" Burrell slammed a solo homer to cut the lead to 5-4. Finally in the top of the 9th, Jayson Werth led off with a single, and moved to second on a bunt, but try as they might the Phils could not get him across the plate to tie it up and the Marlins hung on to win 5-4. So the Phils drop to 39-27 overall and now lead the NL East by just 2.5 games.
Monday, June 09, 2008
Sunday, June 08, 2008
PHILLIES NEWS
The Phils finished off their 3 game set in Atlanta this afternoon, as they looked to complete the sweep. Adam Eaton got the start today and pitched fairly well ,holding the Braves to just 3 runs on 8 hits in 6 innings of work ,while pitching out of several jams. Meanwhile, some more late heroics would tell the tale for the Phils' lineup. Now onto the game. In the top of the first, Ryan Howard doubled in one run, and Chase Utley scored a second run on a fielder's choice for a 2-0 Phils' lead. In the bottom of the first, Mark Texeira slammed a 2 run homer to knot it up at 2. In the top of the 3rd, Howard doubled in another run for a 3-2 Phils' lead. In the bottom of the 4th, Omar Infante led off with a single and managed to make it all the way around the base paths on a couple of singles and a ground out to knot it up at 3. It stayed that way until the top of the 9th, where the "Flyin Hawaiian" Shane Victorino singled in one run and Ryan Howard slapped his 3rd double of the day for 2 more runs to put the Phils ahead to stay 6-3. Finally, in the bottom of the inning Brad Lidge put the Braves down in order to close out the 6-3 win. So the Phils improve to 39-26 overall and remain 3.5 games up in the NL East.
Saturday, June 07, 2008
PHILLIES NEWS
The Phils continued their 3 game set with the Braves tonight. Kyle Kendrick got the star tonight and pitched well, allowing just 2 runs on 4 hits in 5 and 1/3rd innings of work. Meanwhile the Phils' bats were again quiet early in the game, leaving Kendrick with little more than a no decision to show for his efforts. Now onto the game. In the top of the 5th, Carlos Ruiz slammed a solo homer for a 1-0 Phils' lead. In the top of the 6th, Pat Burrell crushed a solo homer for a 2-0 Phils' lead. In the bottom of the 6th, Chipper Jones slugged a 2 run homer to knot it up at 2. In the top of the 8th, Chase Utley tripled in a run and scored on a singly by Ryan Howard for a 4-2 Phils' lead. In the top of the 9th, Jimmy Rollins provided some insurance with a two run homer, that pushed lead to 6-2 Phils. Finally in the bottom of the inning Brad Lidge set the Braves down in order to close out a 6-2 Phils win. So the Phils improve to 38-26 overall and remain 3.5 games up in the NL East.
FLYERS NEWS
The Flyer's made their first move of the offseason today, trading Ryan Potulny to the Oiler's for defenseman Danny Syvret. This is purely a need filling move, as the Flyers needed some depth on defense and Syvret should give them that.
EAGLES NEWS
The Eagles have now acquired another fullback in Luke Lawton, from Indianapolis for a conditional pick in next year's draft. With the addition of Lawton the Birds now have 4 fullbacks on the roster. It should be an interesting spring and summer to see which one makes the team.
Friday, June 06, 2008
PHILLIES NEWS
Fresh off a commanding series win over the Reds, the Phils traveled down to Atlanta for a key 3 game set with the Braves. The veteran Jamie Moyer got the start and pitched well allowing just 2 runs on 5 hits in 5 and 1/3rd innings of work. Meanwhile Tim Hudson dazzled the Phils to the tune of just one run on 5 hits in 7 and 2/3rds innings, but would it be enough to inch Atlanta closer to the top of the NL East, only a thrilling finish would tell. Now onto the game. In the top of the 1st, the "Flying Hawaiian" Shane Victorino tripled and scored on a fielder's choice for a 1-0 Phils' lead. In the bottom of the 6th, Brian Mcann slammed a 2 run homer for a 2-1 Braves' lead. For a while, it looked like that would hold up but with two out and 2 runner's on base in the top of the 9th, Chris Coste hit a weak pop up, that seemed to signal the end of the game, but Kelly Johnson dropped it just inside fair territory and Eric Bruntlett, pinch running for Pat Burrell, scored from second to knot it up at 2. In the bottom of the inning, Tom Gordon managed to pitch out of a similar jam, setting the stage for some late Victorino heroics. In the top of the 10th, Victorino tripled again to knock in one run and then scored on a single by Chase Utley for a 4-2 Phils' lead. Then in came Brad Lidge to close it out in the bottom of the inning. There with two on and two out, Yunel Escobar slapped what appeared to be a game tying single, but Victorino gunned down Gregor Blanco, representing the tying run, at the plate with a perfect throw, and stretching tag by Coste to end a thrilling 4-3 Phils win. So the Phils improve to 37-26 overall and move to 3.5 games up in the NL East.
Thursday, June 05, 2008
PHILLIES NEWS
The Phils finished off their 4 game set with the Reds tonight. Cole Hamels got the start tonight and tossed a masterful 3 hit shutout, an exceptional performance considering how much he struggled in his last two outings. Now onto the game. In the bottom of the 3rd, Carlos Ruiz singled and scored on an error for a 1-0 Phils' lead. In the bottom of the 5th, Pedro Feliz singled and scored on a pair of errors, and the "Flyin Hawaiian" Shane Victorino followed with an RBI single for a 3-0 Phils' lead. In the bottom of the 6th, Geoff Jenkins slammed a solo homer for a 4-0 Phils' lead. In the bottom of the 7th, Ryan Howard slapped an RBI single for a 5-0 Phils' lead. Finally from there Hamels closed it out for his second complete game shutout of the season thus far, as the Phils improved to 36-26 overall and remained in first in the NL East by 2.5 games.
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