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Thursday, August 14, 2008
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
PHILLIES NEWS
The Phils continued what has been a disappointing trip to L.A tonight. Joe Blanton got the start tonight as he looked to salvage a game for the Phils. He pitched well enough to keep the Phils ahead early, limiting the Dodgers to just 4 runs on 9 hits through 5. Meanwhile, the Phils put up 6 quick runs in the first 2 innings for the early lead. Now onto the game. In the top of the 1st, Ryan Howard and Greg Dobbs each slammed 2 run homers for a 4-0 Phil's lead. In the bottom of the 1st, a bases loaded walk of James Loney cut the lead to 4-1. In the top of the 2nd, Jayson Werth slugged a 2 run homer for a 6-1 lead. In the bottom of the 3rd, Manny Ramirez crushed a 2 run homer to cut the lead to 6-3. In the bottom of the 4th, Andre Eithier smashed a solo shot to cut the lead to 6-4. In the bottom of the 8th, Jeff Kent doubled in a pair of run to knot it up at 6. Finally in the bottom of the 9th, with one out Nomar Garciaparra broke the Phil's heart's again with a solo shot to walk off with the 7-6 win. So the Phils drop to 64-56 overall and are now tied a top the NL East with the hated Mets.
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
PHILLIES NEWS
The Phils continued their west coast swing in L.A tonight. Cole Hamels got the start, so there was a good chance the Phils would get back on track after a tough loss last night, and early it certainly looked like they would, as Hamels allowed just 2 runs on 5 hits through 7 innings. Meanwhile, the Phils pushed across a run each in the first 3 innings for the early lead. Now onto the game. In the top of the 1st, Chase Utley slammed his 30th homerun of the season for a 1-0 Phil's lead. In the bottom of the 1st, Casey Blake singled in a run to knot it up at 1. In the top of the 2nd, Hamels himself beat out an infield single, allowing a run to score for a 2-1 lead. In the top of the 3rd, Jimmy Rollins doubled, stole third, and scored on a sac fly by Pat "the Bat" Burrell for a 3-1 lead. In the bottom of the 6th, Manny Ramirez singled in a run to cut the lead to 3-2. In the bottom of the 8th, a Casey Blake sac fly tied it at 3. Finally in the bottom of the 9th, Andre Eithier broke the Phils' hearts with a one out game winning single for a 4-3 Dodger win. So the Phils drop to 64-55 overall, and now lead the NL East by just 1 game.
Monday, August 11, 2008
PHILLIES NEWS
After taking 2 of 3 from the Pirates, the Phils began a west coast swing in L.A against the Dodgers. Kyle Kendrick got the start and was roughed up a bit allowing 7 runs on 9 hits in just 3 and 1/3rd innings of work. Meanwhile, the Phils got off to another slow start, but as usual rallied late to make things interesting. Now onto the game. In the bottom of the 3rd, the Dodgers loaded the bases, before Manny Ramirez and James Loney put together consecutive singles for 4 runs, and Casey Blake slammed a 2 run homer for a 6-0 Dodger lead. In the top of the 4th, the "Flyin Hawaiian" Shane Victorino singled and scored on a fielder's choice to cut the lead to 6-1. In the bottom of the 3rd, Jeff Kent singled in a run for a 7-1 lead. In the top of the 6th, Jimmy Rollins scored on a fielder's choice to cut the lead to 7-2. In the top of the 7th, Geoff Jenkins singled in 1 run and scored another on a triple by JRoll to cut the lead to 7-4. In the bottom of the 8th, James Loney doubled in a run for an 8-4 lead. Finally in the top of the 9th, the Phils loaded the bases with two outs for Chase Utley. Utley delivered, blooping a single for 2 runs, cutting the lead to 8-6, unfortunately, Ryan Howard followed with a ground out to end it in an 8-6 Dodger win. So the Phils drop to 64-54 overall, but remain 2 games up in the NL East.
Sunday, August 10, 2008
PHILLIES NEWS
The Phils finished off their weekend series with the Pirates late this afternoon after a long rain delay at the onset. Jamie Moyer got the start and pitched well allowing just 3 runs on 7 hits in 6 innings of work. Meanwhile, the Phils got off to a slow start with just 2 runs through the first 6 innings, and needed a late rally just to get back into the game, but would it be enough? Now onto the game. In the top of the 2nd, Doug Mientkiewicz doubled in a run for a 1-0 Pirate's lead. In the bottom of the 3rd, Carlos Ruiz walked and scored after a pair fielding errors, and Jimmy Rollins slapped a sac fly for a 2nd run to put the Phils up 2-1. In the top of the 6th, ex-Phil Jason Micheals hurt his old team with a 2 run double to put the Buckos back up 3-2. In the bottom of the 7th, Greg Dobbs knocked in one run with a pinch double ,and Chase Utley followed a couple batters later, with a 2 run homer for a 5-3 Phil's lead. In the bottom of the 8th, Jayson Werth walked and later scored on a passed ball for a 6-3 lead. Finally in the top of the 9th, Ryan Madson retired the Pirates in order to close out the 6-3 Phil's win. So the Phils improve to 64-53 overall and are now 2 games up in the NL East.
Saturday, August 09, 2008
PHILLIES NEWS
After an embarrassing 12 inning shutout loss to the lowly Pittsburgh Pirates last night, the Phils came into tonight looking to rebound. Brett Myers got the start and produced yet another masterful performance allowing just 1 run on 5 hits in 7 and 2/3rd's innings of work. Meanwhile, the Phils bat's supported Myer's supreme effort on this night with 4 runs on 10 hits. Now onto the game. In the bottom of the first, Jimmy Rollins, tripled and scored on a double by the "Flying Hawaiian" Shane Victorino who then scored on a single by Ryan Howard for a 2-0 Phil's lead. In the top of the 4th, Nate Mclouth doubled in a run to cut the lead to 2-1. In the bottom of the 7th, Victorino singled in a run for a 3-1 lead. In the bottom of the 8th, Greg Dobbs singled in a run for a 4-1 lead. Finally in the top of the 9th, after a allowing a run on a wild pitch and a single, Chad Durbin closed it out for the Phils to finish off the 4-2 win. So the Phils improve to 63-53 overall and remain 1 game up in the NL East.
EAGLES NEWS
The Eagles and disgruntled running back Brian Westbrook have come to terms on a new 6 year deal. The terms of the deal have not been disclosed, but apparently it is very complicated and enough to please Westbrook and keep him in Eagles' green for years to come.
Friday, August 08, 2008
PHILLIES NEWS
After a tough series, dropping 2 of 3 to the Marlins, the Phils welcomed the Pittsburgh Pirates to the bank for a 3 game weekend set. Joe Blanton got the start and pitched well, limiting the buckos' to 0 runs on just 1 hit through 7 innings of work. Sadly, the Phils could not give him any run support as the game dragged into extra innings still scoreless. Finally in the top of the 12th, Steven Pearce doubled in one run, and Freddy Sanchez singled in a 2nd run for a 2-0 Phil's lead. Finally, in the bottom of the 9th, with one out and two on, Chase Utley slapped what appeared to be the potential game tying double, but Brandon Moss made a diving catch, and doubled the "Flyin Hawaiian" Shane Victorino, off first as he had strayed to far off the bag. So the Phils fell 2-0 in 12 innings and drop to 62-53 overall, now just 1 game up in the NL East.
EAGLES NEWS
The Eagles took one step closer to beginning a new season today, as they opened the preseason in Pittsburgh against the Steelers. Ultimately, they lost 16-10, but since this is the preseason that's not really that important, so let's talk about what is. First Donovan Mcnabb and the first string offense looked good, as Mcnabb completed 9 passes for 97 yards and a touchdown in limited action and the rookie Desean Jackson caught 5 balls for 51 yards. Meanwhile, the the first string defense did not look so good, allowing the Steelers to go on an 80 yard 8 play drive, capped off by a 19 yd touchdown pass from Ben Roethlisberger to Santonio Holmes. So all in all it was an uneven preseason debut for the Birds, but no worries, they still have 3 preseason games left to figure things out.
Thursday, August 07, 2008
PHILLIES NEWS
The Phils finished off their 3 game set with the Marlins this afternoon. Cole Hamel's got the start and pitched well, allowing just 3 runs on 7 hits in 6 and 1/3rd innings of work. Unfortunately, the Phil's bat's were silenced by Chris Volstad through the first 6 innings on just 3 hits. Now onto the game. In the top of the 2nd, Matt Treanor singled in one run for a 1-0 Marlin's lead. In the top of the 6th, Josh Willingham doubled in a run for a 2-0 lead. In the top of the 7th, Cody Ross singled and scored on a fielder's choice for a 3-0 lead. From there on out the Phils had their chances to mount a comeback, but try as they might, they could not, as Kevin Gregg retired them relatively uneventfully to close out the 3-0 Marlin's win. So the Phils drop to 62-52 overall and back to just 1.5 games up on the Marlins in the NL East.
Wednesday, August 06, 2008
PHILLIES NEWS
The Phils continued their series with the Marlins tonight. Kyle Kendrick got the start and pitched well, allowing no runs on just 4 hits in 6 solid innings of work. Meanwhile, the Phils bat's produced 5 runs on 9 hits through the first 6 innings, but would the Fish be able to mount a comeback. Now onto the game. In the bottom of the first, Chase Utley doubled in a run for a 1-0 Phil's lead. In the bottom of the 2nd, Eric Bruntlett doubled in one run and Chris Coste scored on a fielder's choice for a 3-0 lead. In the bottom of the 3rd, Ryan Howard slammed a solo homer for a 4-0 lead. In the bottom of the 6th, Mike Cervenak, recently called up from the AAA Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs, made his first major league hit count, slapping an RBI single for a 5-0 lead. Thanks to 3 combined shutout innings by relievers Chad Durbin and Ryan Madson, there would be no comeback by the Fish. Finally in the top of the 9th, Madson retired the Marlins in order to close out the 5-0 Phil's win. So the Phils move to 62-51 overall and back to 2.5 games up in the NL East.
Tuesday, August 05, 2008
PHILLIES NEWS
Tonight the Phils returned to the bank to begin a key 3 game series with the Florida Marlins. The normally reliable Jamie Moyer, got the start and was touched up a bit, allowing 2 runs on 6 hits in just 5 innings of work. Meanwhile, the Phil's bats were held in check through the first 6 innings as Josh Johnson held the Phils scoreless on just 5 hits. Now onto the game. In the top of the 2nd, a bases loaded walk of Jeremy Hermida forced in a run for a 1-0 marlin's lead. In the top of the 4th, Hanley Ramirez scored on a fielder's choice for a 2-0 lead. In the top of the 7th, Alfredo Amezaga slapped a 2 run single for a 4-0 lead. In the bottom of the 7th, the "Flyin Hawaiian" slugged a 2 run homer, or did he? well, replays showed it was actually a foul ball, but none of the umps, so around the bases he went to cut the lead to 4-2. In the top of the 8th, Hermida singled in a run for a 5-2 lead. In the top of the 9th, Hanley Ramirez slapped a sac fly for one run, and Hermida singled with the bases loaded for two more, to put the fish up for good 8-2. Finally in the bottom of the 9th, after Carlos Ruiz led off with a walk, the phils went down in order to finish off the humiliating 8-2 loss. So the Phils drop to 61-51 overall and now lead the Marlins by just 1.5 games in the NL East.
Monday, August 04, 2008
SIXERS NEWS
The Sixers finally made it official today with one of their 2 high profile restricted free agents, signing Lou Williams to a 5 year $25 million deal. With kind of money table, you figure the Sixers must have some big plans for sweet Lou, but considering Andre Miller is still in town, it will still be miller time at the Wachovia center for at least another year, then perhaps Williams will become the starting PG, leading one of the most high-flying offensive attacks in the league. Until then though, he will be one hell of spark plug off the bench. So with Williams signed, that leaves only Andre Iguodala still left to come to terms with the Sixers on a new deal. If they can sign him as well, they'll be all set for next season and the years to come. In other Sixer's news, in the past few weeks the team also signed free agent guards Royal Ivey, a strong a backup pg, and Kareem Rush, a 3 point specialist, basically just some guys to add depth to the Sixer's roster, you know, just in case didn't sign. Fortunately, he has and so the Sixers now have more guards then they need, but that's a good problem to have so who cares.
Sunday, August 03, 2008
PHILLIES NEWS
The Phils finished off their series with the Cardinals tonight. Brett Myers got the start and produced another impressive effort allowing just 2 runs on 4 hits in 6 solid innings of work. Meanwhile the Phils were held to just 1 run through the first 6 innings by Todd Wellemeyer, so it would come down to a couple late rallies to decide the victor. Now onto the game. In the bottom of the 2nd, Ryan Ludwick doubled and scored on a single by Troy Glaus for a 1-0 Card's lead. In the bottom of the 4th, Ludwick slammed a solo homer for a 2-0 Card's lead. In the top of the 6th, Chase Utley slugged a solo homer to cut the lead to 2-1. In the top of the 8th, Pat "the Bat" Burrell slapped an RBI single and the "Flyin Hawaiian" Shane Victorino crushed a 3 run homer to put the Phils ahead 5-2. In the bottom of the 8th, a throwing error by Ryan Howard allowed the Cardinals to cut the lead to 5-3. In the bottom of the 9th, with Brad Lidge on the mound, Troy Glaus homered to cut the lead to 5-4. Then with one out, the Cardinals loaded the bases, but Lidge struck out the side to get out of it and finish off the 5-4 Phil's win. So the Phils move to 61-50 overall and now lead the NL East by 2.5 games over the Marlins, who come to town Tuesday for a big 3 game series.
Saturday, August 02, 2008
PHILLIES NEWS
The Phils continued their series with the Cardinals tonight. Joe Blanton got the start and pitched well, allowing just 1 run on 4 hits in 7 innings of work. Meanwhile, the Phil's bats were largely silenced by the Card's Braden Looper , who allowed just 2 runs on 3 hits in 7 innings of work. So it would come down to a pitcher's duel to decide the winner. Now onto the game. In the top of the 3rd, Greg Dobbs slammed a solo homer for a 1-0 Phil's lead. In the top of the 4th, Ryan Howard slugged a solo homer for a 2-0 lead. In the bottom of the 7th, Ryan Ludwick crushed a solo homer to cut the lead to 2-1. Finally in the bottom of the 9th, Brad Lidge came in and closed it out relatively uneventfully, for a 2-1 Phils' win. So the Phils improve to 60-50 overall and move to 1.5 games up in the NL East.
Friday, August 01, 2008
PHILLIES NEWS
After sweeping the Nationals in Washington the Phils continued on their road trip as they headed to St.Louis to begin a 3 game set with the Cardinals. Cole Hamels got the start tonight and was touched up a bit allowing 5 runs on 8 hits in 6 innings of work. Meanwhile, former Phil Kyle Lohse held the Phils' bats in check for 5 innings, so it would come down to a late rally to see if the Phils could pull out a victory. Now onto the game. In the bottom of the 3rd, Joe Mather slammed a 3 run homer and Yadier Molina slapped a sac fly for a 4-0 Cardinal's lead. In the bottom of the 5th, Ryan Ludwick slugged a solo homer for a 5-0 Cardinal's lead. In the top of the 6th, Chase Utley doubled in one run and Pat "the Bat" Burrell crushed a 2 run homer to cut the lead to 5-3. In the bottom of the 8th, Ludwick did it again, slamming a second solo homer for a 6-3 Cardinal's lead. Finally in the top of the 9th, the Phils managed to put runners on 2nd and 3rd with two out for the "Flyin Hawaiian" Shane Victorino, but sadly Victorino could not get the runners across the plate to knot it up, as he grounded out weakly to end it in a 6-3 Cardinal's win. So the Phils drop to 59-50 overall but remain 1 game up in the NL East.
Thursday, July 31, 2008
PHILLIES NEWS
The Phils finished off their series with the Nationals tonight as they looked for the sweep. Kyle Kendrick got the start and pitched well, allowing just 2 runs on 7 hits in 6 and 2/3rd's innings of work. Meanwhile, the Phils bat's continued to string together hits off the Nats with another 8 runs on 11 hits. Now onto the game. In the top of the 2nd, Jayson Werth slammed a solo homer, Eric Bruntlett scored on a fielder's choice and Carlos Ruiz scored on an error for a 3-0 Phil's lead. In the bottom of the 2nd, Kory Casto doubled and scored on a wild pitch to cut the lead to 3-1. In the bottom of the 3rd, Jesus Flores singled in a run to cut the lead to 3-2. In the top of the 4th, Jimmy Rollins slugged a 2 run homer for a 5-2 Phil's lead. In the top of the 6th, the "Flyin Hawaiian" Shane Victorino, Chase Utley, Ryan Howard, and Pat "the Bat" Burrell combined for 4 consecutive singles and 3 quick 2 out runs, for an 8-2 Phil's lead. Finally in the bottom of the 9th, After Rudy Seanez allowed a couple cheap runs, Chad Durbin came in and closed it out for an 8-4 Phil's win. So the Phils move to 59-49 overall, and 1 game up in the NL East.
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
PHILLIES NEWS
The Phils continued their series with the Nationals tonight. Jamie Moyer got the start and pitched well, allowing just 3 runs on 6 hits in 6 innings of work. Meanwhile, the Phil's bats finally seemed to come to life, spreading 8 runs on 12 hits over 9 solid innings. Now onto the game. In the top of the 1st, Pat "the Bat" Burrell slapped a 2 run single for a 2-0 Phil's lead. In the bottom of the 1st, Willie Harris slammed a solo homer, and Jesus Flores slugged a 2 run homer for a 3-2 Nat's lead. In the top of the 5th, Jimmy Rollins doubled in one, the "Flyin Hawaiian" Shane Victorino singled for 2 more runs and Chase Utley crushed a 2 run homer for a 7-3 Phil's lead. In the top of the 7th, Victorino lined a solo shot for an 8-3 lead. In the bottom of the 7th, Pete Orr scored on a fielder's choice, and Ryan Zimmeran slapped a ground rule double for a 2nd run to cut the lead to 7-5. Finally in the bottom of the 9th, after allowing a leadoff double for Ryan Langerhans, Brad Lidge retired the side to close out the 7-5 Phil's win. So the Phils move to 58-49 overall and back into first place in the NL East, .5 games ahead of the Mets.
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
PHILLIES NEWS
After getting back on track somewhat, with consecutive comeback wins over the Braves the Phils embarked on another road trip, traveling to Washington to begin a 3 game set with the Nationals. Brett Myers got the start and finally seemed to regain his form with 7 masterful innings, allowing just 1 run on 4 hits. Meanwhile, Chase Utley finally got his stroke back as well, slamming a 2 run homer to help Myer's cause. Now onto the game. In the top of the 3rd, Utley slammed his 2 run homer for a 2-0 Phil's lead. In the bottom of the 8th, Paul Lo Duca singled, and was replaced by pinch runner Christian Guzman who eventually scored on a fielder's choice to cut the lead to 2-1. Finally, in the bottom of the 9th, Brad Lidge came in and retired the Nationals in order to close out the 2-1 Phil's win. So the Phils improve to 57-49 overall, and remain .5 games out of first in the NL East
Monday, July 28, 2008
Sunday, July 27, 2008
PHILLIES NEWS
The Phils finished off their series with the Braves this afternoon and evening for that matter. The newly acquired Joe Blanton got his first start in front of the home crowd, but it was spoiled by a long rain delay that forced him out of the game after allowing 2 runs on 3 hits in just 2 innings. Meanwhile, following the rain delay , with both starters out of the game early, the two teams traded big innings again, just like yesterday and again it would come down to a battle of the bullpens. Now onto the game. In the top of the first, a single by Brian Mcann and a double by Mark Kotsay put the Braves up 2-0. Then the rains came. In the top of 4th following the rain delay, Kelly Johnson slammed a 2 run homer and Omar Infante slugged a solo homer for a 5-0 lead. In the bottom of the 4th. A 2 run homer by Chris Coste and a 3 run shot by the "Flyin Hawaiian" Shane Victorino brought the Phils all the way back and knotted it up at 5. In the bottom of the 5th, Pat "the Bat" Burrell crushed a solo homer for a 6-5 Phil's lead. In the bottom of the 6th, Victorino singled in one run, Ryan Howard slapped a 2 run single and finally Jayson slapped a 2 run shot for an 11-5 lead. In the bottom of the 7th Jimmy Rollins socked a solo shot for a 12-5 lead. However, just when it seemed over, the Braves mounted a rally in the top of the 8th, as Omar Infante doubled in one run, Ryan Madson walked in another run, and Martin Prado slapped a bases clearing double for 3 more runs, and suddenly the Phil's lead had been cut to 12-10. Finally in the top of the 9th, Brad Lidge came in and retired the Braves relatively uneventfully to close out the 12-10 win. So the Phils move to 56-49 overall and remain 2nd in the NL East 1 game behind the Mets, who travel to Florida tomorrow, while the Phils get the day off.
Saturday, July 26, 2008
PHILLIES NEWS
The Phils continued their series with the Braves this afternoon. With staff ace Cole Hamels on the mound they appeared destined to end their current 3 game losing streak, but Hamels was roughed up allowing 9 runs on 6 hits in just 3 and 2/3rd's innings of work. So just like that the Phils seemed destined to continue their losing streak unless they could put together a big rally. Now onto the game. In the bottom of the 2nd, Chris Coste slapped a 2 run single for a 2-0 Phil's lead. In the bottom of the 3rd, Chase Utley slapped a sac fly for a 3-0 lead. In the top of 4th, Omar Infante doubled with the bases loaded for a 2 runs, Jeff Franceour slapped a sac fly for a 3rd run, Mark Kotsay singled in a 4th run, an error by Hamels allowed a 5th run to score, Gregor Blanco bunt singled in a 6th run and finally, Mark Texeira slammed a 3 run homer for a total of 9 runs and a stunning 9 -3 Brave's lead. In the bottom 0f the 5th, Ryan Howard singled in 2 runs, Pat "the Bat" Burrell, sac flyed in a 3rd run, Chris Coste singled in a 4th run, and finally Greg Dobbs slugged a pinch 3 run homer, his Phils record tying 20th pinch hit of the season, for a total of 7 runs to complete an incredible comeback for a 10-9 Phil's lead. Finally in the top of the 9th, Brad Lidge came in and retired the Braves in order for his 23rd consecutive save, and a
10 -9 Phils win. So the Phils improve to 55-49 overall and move back to within 1 game of first in the NL East.
10 -9 Phils win. So the Phils improve to 55-49 overall and move back to within 1 game of first in the NL East.
Friday, July 25, 2008
PHILLIES NEWS
After yet another tough series, dropping 2 of 3 to the Mets, the Phils returned home to the friendly confines of the Bank for a 3 game set with the Atlanta Braves. Kyle Kendrick got the start and pitched well, allowing just one run on 7 hits in 6 innings of work. Meanwhile Jair Jurhjens silenced the Phils bat's holding them to 0 runs on 3 hits in 8 innings of work. Now onto the game. In the top of the 4th, Brian Mcann slammed a solo homer for a 1-0 Brave's lead. In the top of the 9th inning,with the Phils still trailing Brad Lidge finally caved against the pressure to keep it a 1-0 game, as Mark Texeira singled in one run, Brian Mcann slugged a grand slam for 4 more runs, Jeff Franceour doubled and scored on a double by Kelly Johnson, and Johnson scored on a fielder's choice for an 8-0 Brave's lead. Finally in the bottom of the 9th, the Phils got on the board as Ryan Howard crushed a 2 run homer, his 30th of the season, to cut the lead to 8-2, but it was too little too late for the Phils as they fell 8-2, dropping to 54-49 overall, now 2 games out of first in the NL East.
Thursday, July 24, 2008
PHILLIES NEWS
The Phils finished their series with the Mets this afternoon. The veteran Jamie Moyer got the start and produced yet another masterful performance, allowing just 1 run on 2 hits in 7 innings of work. Meanwhile, the Phils couldn't do much against the Met's Oliver Perez either with just 1 run through 8 innings. So again it would come down to a battle of the bullpens. Now onto the game. In the bottom of the 3rd, David Wright singled in a run for a 1-0 Met's lead. In the top of the 7th, Jayson Werth slugged a solo homer to knot it up at 1. In the bottom of the 8th, Carlos Delgado slapped a 2 run double for a 3-1 Met's lead. Finally in the top of the 9th, despite a two out single by Chris Coste, to give Jimmy Rollins a shot to be hero, after being benched for being late to the game, the Phils went down again at the hands of ex-Phil Billy Wagner, as Rollins grounded into a fielder's choice. So the Phils drop to 54-48 overall and down to 2nd place in the NL East, 1 game behind the hated Mets.
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
PHILLIES NEWS
The Phils continued their series with the Mets tonight. Brett Myers, back from a stint with the AAA Iron Pigs, got the start and well he didn't look too different, as he walked 5 while allowing 3 runs on 3 hits in just 5 innings of work. Meanwhile, the Phils managed to scatter 3 runs on 6 hits off the Met's John Maine, so it would come down to a battle of the bullpens. Now onto the game. In the top of the first, Myers walked in one run and allowed another to score on a fielder's choice for a 2-0 Met's lead. In the top of the 2nd, "the Flyin Hawaiian" Shane Victorino and Geoff Jenkins slammed back to back homers to knot it up at 2. In the bottom of the 3rd, Damian Easley singled in a run for a 3-2 Met's lead. In the top of the 5th, Jimmy Rollins doubled in a run to knot it up again at 3. In the bottom of the 6th, Jose Reyes slugged a 3 run homer for a 6-3 Met's lead. From there, the Phils scattered a few hits over the final innings but couldn't come up with another late rally. So they drop to 54-47 and back into a first place tie with the hated Mets.
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
PHILLIES NEWS
After a tough series in Florida, followed by a day off the Phils traveled to New York to begin a 3 game set with the team they came in tied for first with, the hated Mets. The new guy Joe Blanton got the start and pitched okay allowing 5 runs on 8 hits, but while eating up 6 innings. So he kept the Phils in it while they struggled to score against Johan Santana. Now onto the game. In the top of the first Jayson Werth slapped an RBI single for a 1-0 lead. In the bottom of the 3rd, David Wright doubled in one run, and Carlos Delgado slammed a 2 run homer for a 3-1 Met's lead. In the bottom of the 6th, Ramon Castro slugged a 2 run homer for a 5-1 lead. In the top of the 7th, the "Flyin Hawaiian" socked a solo homer to cut the lead to 5-2. Finally in the top of the 9th, Billy Wagner did not come in to close it out, as he was out with an injury. Instead Duaner Sanchez got the ball to close it, and well, thankfully it didn't work for the Mets. One run scored on an error, two more scored on a pinch double by So Taguchi, 2 more scored on a double by Jimmy Rollins, and finally Rollins scored on a fielder's choice for total of 6 runs, as the Mets went through 4 pitchers in a humiliating 9th inning. So finally in the bottom of the 9th, Brad Lidge came in and after allowing a run on a fielder's choice, converted his 22nd consecutive save for a huge 8-6 Phils win. So the Phils leap back into first place, all alone by 1 game over the Mets and the Marlins with their record at 54-46 overall.
Monday, July 21, 2008
EAGLES NEWS
It's that time of year again. That putrid sweaty smell, and the sound of clashing pads is in the air again. Yes the Eagles have opened training camp, which means the preseason and the regular season are just around the corner. At this point the Eagles have all but one of their draft picks, including WR/PR Desean Jackson signed to a 4 year deal yesterday, under contract. The lone exception is DT Trevor Laws, picked just before Jackson in the 2nd round. So the Eagles enter camp with just about a full roster, and the hope of a season much better than last year's 8-8 debacle. So here's to a great season of Eagle's football, say it with me now, E,A,G,L,E,S, Eagles!
Sunday, July 20, 2008
PHILLIES NEWS
The Phils finished off their weekend set with the Marlins this afternoon. Cole Hamels got the start and produced a masterful performance allowing just 2 runs on 4 hits in 8 innings of work. Meanwhile, the Phils bats again provided him with little support for the duration with Ryan Howard knocking in the Phils only runs. Now onto the game. In the top of the first Howard singled in a run for a 1-0 Phil's lead. In the top of the 3rd, Howard slapped an RBI double for a 2-0 Phil's lead. In the bottom of the 4th, Jeremy Hermida slugged a solo homer to cut the lead to 2-1. In the bottom of the 8th, Corey Ross broke the Phils' hearts with a solo shot to knot it up at 2. With that the game went into extra innings. The Phils had their shot in the top of the 11th, but Chris Coste struck out with men on 2nd and 3rd and 2 out to end the threat. So in the bottom of the 11th with the bases loaded and nobody out, Jorge Cantu laced a doubled off the wall in right field for a 3-2 Florida win. So the Phils drop to 53-46 overall and into a first place tie with the hated Mets, with Florida just .5 games back.
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