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Thursday, August 21, 2008
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
PHILLIES NEWS
The Phils continued their series with the Nationals tonight. Brett Myers got the start and tossed a complete game gem, allowing 0 runs on 9 hits. Meanwhile, the Phils bat's got off to another slow start, so they needed every one of those innings from the resurgent Myers. Now onto the game. In the bottom of 3rd, Chris Coste was hit by a pitch and scored on a pair of fielder's choices and an error for a 1-0 Phil's lead. In the bottom of the 5th, Greg Dobbs slammed a 2 run homer, and Jayson Werth doubled in another run a few batters later for a 4-0 lead. That would be all Myers would need as he tossed the complete game shutout, retiring the Nats, relatively uneventfully to close out the 4-0 win. So the Phils move to 68-58 overall, but remain 1.5 games behind the Mets in the NL East.
EAGLES NEWS
Bad news to report for the Birds today, as #1 wide receiver Kevin Curtis went down with what was diagnosed with a sports hernia, suffered in the Eagles last preseason game in Carolina. Unfortunately, Andy Reid seems to think it will keep Curtis out for a while, whatever that means. So that means Reggie Brown is now the #1 Receiver, yikes!
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
PHILLIES NEWS
After a tough west coast swing, the Phils returned home at last tonight for a series with the Nationals. Joe Blanton got the start and did not pitch his best game but he did enough to keep the Phils in it, allowing 4 runs on 8 hits in just 5 innings of work. Meanwhile, the Phil's bats got off to another slow start, and they would need some late game heroics to pull out a win. Now onto the game. In the top of the 1st, Willie Harris slammed a solo homer for a 1-0 Nat's lead. In the bottom of the 2nd, Ryan Howard, yes Ryan Howard scored on a sac fly to knot it at 1. In the top of the 4th, Jesus Flores singled in a run for a 2-1 Nat's lead. In the top of the 5th, Ryan Zimmeran tripled to knock in one run and then scored on a single by Ronnie Belliard for a 4-1 lead. In the bottom of the 5th, the "Flyin Hawaiian" Shane Victorino tripled and scored on an error for one run, and Geoff Jenkins slapped a pinch sac fly to knock in a 2nd run to cut the lead to 4-3. In the bottom of the 7th, Chris Coste slapped, you guessed it, a sac fly to knot it up at 4. In the bottom of the 8th, Jayson Werth slugged a solo homer for a 5-4 Phils' lead, their first of the night, and it would be all they would need. In the top of the 9th, Brad Lidge came in and the Nats went down in order, to close out the 5-4 Phil's win. So the Phils move to 67-58 and remain 1.5 games behind the Mets for 1st.
Monday, August 18, 2008
Sunday, August 17, 2008
PHILLIES NEWS
The finished off their series with the Padres tonight, looking to salvage a 2nd win in 3 days over San Diego. Ace, Cole Hamels got the start and tossed a masterful 8 innings, allowing just 1 run on 7 hits, just when his team needed it the most. Now onto the game. In the top of the first, Jimmy Rollins set the table, with an infield single, stolen base, and a run scored on a sac fly by Jayson Werth for a 1-0 Phil's lead. In the top of the 6th, Pat "the Bat" Burrell slammed a solo homer, for a 2-0 lead. Finally in the bottom of the 9th, Brad Lidge closed the door, retiring the Padres relatively uneventfully for a 2-0 Phils win. So the Phils move to 66-58 overall, but remain 2 games behind the hated Mets.
SIXERS NEWS
The Sixers are now complete and ready to go for next season, as today they re-signed Andre Iguodala to a 6 year $80 million deal, a healthy reward for the talented guard/forward who led the team back to the playoffs next season, but will now be option #2 behind new Sixer, Elton Brand.
PHILLIES NEWS
The Phils continued their series with the Padres tonight. Kyle Kendrick got the start and was roughed up a bit, allowing 6 runs on 6 hits in just 3 and 2/3rd's innings of work. Meanwhile, the Phils bats' got off to a good start, but Kendrick could not maintain the lead they built. Now onto the game. In the top of the 1st, Jayson Werth walked and scored on a fielder's choice, and the "Flyin Hawaiian" Shane Victorino singled in a run for a 2-0 Phil's lead. In the bottom of the 3rd, Brian Giles sac flyed in a run to cut the lead to 2-1. In the top of the 4th, Greg Dobbs slapped an RBI double for a 3-1 lead. In the bottom of the 4th, Kendrick lost his touch, as Chad Reineke singled in one run, Brian Giles slammed a bases clearing double for 3 runs, and Kevin Kouzmanoff singled in a 5th run for a 6-3 Padre's lead. In the bottom of the 8th, Jody Gerut doubled in a couple runs to cement an 8-3 Padre's win. So the Phils drop to 65-58 overall and 2 games back in the NL East.
Friday, August 15, 2008
PHILLIES NEWS
The Phils continued on their west coast trip to San Diego to begin a 3 game set with the Padres. In a battle of 40 somethings Jamie Moyer got the start for the Phils, against Greg Maddux. In the end Moyer outdueled maddux, holding the Padres scoreless through 7, on just 3 hits, while Maddux allowed a run on 5 hits through 7. So as always it would come down to the bullpen. Now onto the game. In the top of the 7th, Pat "the Bat" Burrell slammed a solo homer to put the Phils up 1-0. On this night that would be all the Phils needed, as Ryan Madson, J.C Romero, and Brad Lidge combined for 3 scoreless to finish off the 1-0 Phil's win. So the Phils move to 65-57 overall, but remain 1 game behind in the NL East.
Thursday, August 14, 2008
PHILLIES NEWS
The phils finished off a rough 4 game set in L.A tonight. Brett Myer's got the start and produced another solid outing, allowing just 3 runs on 5 hits in 7 innings of work. Unfortunately, his teammate could give him almost no run support, and so they would need to return the favor to the Dodgers with some late game heroics. Now onto the game. In the bottom of the 2nd, James Loney tripled and scored for a 1-0 Dodger's lead. In the bottom of the 6th, Matt Kemp slammed a solo homer for a 2-0 lead. In the top of the 7th, the Phils finally got on the board as Jayson Werth doubled and scored to cut the lead to 2-1. In the bottom of the 7th, Casey Blake singled in a run for a 3-1 lead, to drive the nail in the Phil's coffin. Finally in the top of the 9th, the Phils went down in order to finish the 3-1 loss and an embarrassing 4 game sweep at the hands of the Dodgers. So the Phils drop to 64-57 overall and out first in the NL East, 1 game behind the hated mets.
EAGLES NEWS
The Eagles continued their preseason today with a meaningless matchup against the Carolina Panthers. Early on Donovan Mcnabb passed for another 98 yards but zero scores, as the specials teams faltered. However, Kevin Kolb fired a long touchdown pass, and handed to Tony Hunt for two scores to rally the birds to a 24-13 win. So it was a great day for the Eagles reserves, not a good one for the starters, but hey at least they won.
FLYERS NEWS
After leading his team from last place the year before all the way to a surprising run to the eastern conference finals, the reward for head coach John Stevens today was a contract extension through 2011. Maybe between now and then he'll bring home a cup.
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.
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