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Wednesday, August 24, 2011
PHILLIES NEWS
Vance Worley was lights out, allowing just 1 run on 5 hits while striking out 9 in 7 innings. Meanwhile, John Mayberry Jr. and Shane Victorino both homered and Victorino added a triple as the pounded the Mets again 9-4.
Monday, August 22, 2011
PHILLIES NEWS
Cliff Lee tossed 7 scoreless innings, Hunter Pence and John Mayberry Jr. each slammed 2 run homers, Shane Victorino lined a 2 run triple, and Carlos Ruiz ripped a 2 run single as the Phils hammered the Mets 10-0 for their league best 14th shutout of the season. David Herndon rolled through the final scoreless innings for his 2nd successive scoreless outing,
Sunday, August 21, 2011
PHILLIES NEWS
Carlos Ruiz and Chase Utley both homered but once again the Phils bullpen couldn't close it out as the Phils fell to the Nationals 5-4 in 10 innings. Better luck next time I guess.
Saturday, August 20, 2011
PHILLIES NEWS
Roy Oswalt tossed 8 scoreless innings, Hunter Pence blasted a homer, Wilson Valdez lined a 2 run triple and Jimmy Rollins slapped a bases loaded single as the Phils rebounded from yesterday's loss with a 5-0 win over the Nationals.
Friday, August 19, 2011
PHILLIES NEWS
Kyle Kendrick was subbed in for Roy Oswalt(he'll start tomorrow) at last the minute and pitched well, allowing just 2 runs on 5 hits over 6 innings. Meanwhile, consecutive hits by Jimmy Rollins, John Mayberry Jr, Chase Utley, Ryan Howard, and Hunter Pence, and a 2 out single by Carlos Ruiz allowed the Phils to jump to a quick 4-0 lead in the 3rd inning. It was still 4-2 Phils heading into the 9th, but it wasn't to be as Ryan Madson blew just his 2nd save of the season and the Phils fell 8-4.
Thursday, August 18, 2011
PHILLIES NEWS
Vance Worley and David Herndon combined around a rain delay for 6 scoreless frames. Meanwhile, John Mayberry Jr. blasted a 2 run homer just before the delay in the 3rd inning. That coupled with Raul Ibanez RBI double in the 5th inning, was just enough for the Phils finish off the DBacks 4-1 for their 80th win of the season.
EAGLES NEWS
It was a rough night for the Eagles in their 2nd preseason game against the Steelers at Heinz Field. Mike Vick threw 3 interceptions and the Eagles defense, vaunted just a week ago, alloted the Steelers touchdowns of 80 and 96 yards. Even Desean Jackson wasn't that effective in his first game back, with just 2 catches for 8 yards. Things got so bad that the Eagles found themselves down 21-0 at the half. Still it wasn't all doom and gloom for Birds, as Mike Kalfka threw for 160 yards and 2 TDs in the second half to make the final score a respectable 24-14. Frankly I will not get to carried away by how sloppy the Birds were tonight. After all it is the preseason and you can only read so much into a preseason game.
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
PHILLIES NEWS
It was a rare treat for the Phils tonight as they racked up 9 runs on 12, with only one of those hits being a homer and 7 of 9 runs coming in their final 2 at bats. Cliff Lee was also in fine form allowing just 2 runs on 3 hits while striking out 7 in 7 innings. Jimmy Rollins got the homer out of the way early leading off the game with a solo shot. John Mayberry lined an RBI single in the 2nd inning to knot things up at 2 and then it looked like it would stay that way for a while. Instead good smart baseball and poor defense by the Diamondbacks took hold in the 7th and 8th innings. In the 7th Wilson Valdez ripped a 2 run double and scored on a sac fly to make it 5-2 Phils. In the 8th 3 straight hits and a Cody Ransom error led to 1 run. Then another DBack error loaded the bases for Brian Schneider who singled in a run. Later Jimmy Rollins hit a sac fly, Shane Victorino doubled and before you knew it the Phils lead 9-2. That was more than enough for Ryan Madson to nail down the Phils 79th win of the season.
PHILLIES NEWS
It was rough ending to the night for the Phils. Roy Halladay struck out 14 and allowed just 1 run through 8. Unfortunately he got unlucky in the 9th as the Diamondback scratched out a couple runs and the hung to win 3-2. Shane Victorino's 2 run jack in the 5th inning account for the Phils only runs of the night.
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
Monday, August 15, 2011
Top 10 Most Beloved Philly Sports Teams
It's been a couple years since I last unveiled a list and with no Phils for the 2nd straight day I thought it would be a good idea to do a list to pass the time. Love is defined as a feeling of warm personal attachment or deep affection. Here now our the 10 Philly sports teams who best provided their fans with those feelings.
#10. Andy Reid's Eagles 2001-present.
Love Factor(out of 10): 6
Reason(s) For Love: Won franchise' first ever out right NFC East title. Advanced to 4 straight NFC Championship games and 5 in 8 years. Advanced to franchise' 2nd ever Super Bowl and first in 24 years. Would be higher on the list if they had won, but poised to move up the list this season.
Impact: Restored football as the favored sport in town for the better part of a decade and Allowed city to dream of a Lombardi Trophy for the first time. Even now 3 years removed from their last playoff win they continue to sell out every game. They could change sports in the city forever with a super bowl win this year.
#9 Fo Fo Sixers (1983)
Love Factor: 6
Reason(s) for Love: The team that owed us one snagged Moses Malone in the offseason and finally delivered what would be the city's last championship for the next quarter century, with a resounding sweep of the Lakers in the Finals.
Impact: Briefly lifted Basketball to #1 sport in town. Unfortunately became the first victims of the Billy Penn curse with a shocking opening round playoff loss to the Nets in 1984.
#8 2010 Flyers.
Love Factor: 7
Reason(s) For Love: As a #8 seed, became only the 3rd NHL team to rally from 3-0 down to win a series, rallying from 3-0 down in game 7 to stun the Bruins in the Eastern conference semi-finals. Won franchise' first Eastern conference title in 13 years. Pushed the heavily favored Blackhawks to overtime of game 6 of the finals. Their loss in game 6 ranks amongst the city's most heartbreaking.
Impact: Renewed the Flyer's drive for the cup after a now 36 year drought. Sure it didn't work last season, but with new faces and perhaps a #1 goalie this year, the Cup may finally be theirs again.
#7 Vermeil's Eagles (1980-1981).
Love Factor: 7
Reason(s) For Love: Advanced to franchise' first Superbowl by defeating the hated Cowboys in the NFC championship game. No Eagles' head coach has ever been more one with the city than Dick Vermeil.
Impact: After nearly 20 straight years of losing the Eagles were finally winners again. Unfortunately it didn't last. Vermeil burned out just 2 years later and so did the Eagles. It was 13 years before the Birds finally won another playoff game, 21 before they finally returned to NFC title game and 24 before they returned to the Superbowl.
#6 Current Phillies(2007-Present)
Love Factor: 8
Reason(s) For Love: Exercised the demons of 64 by rallying from 7 games down in September to win the 07 NL East title. Exercised the demons of 'Black Friday' by downing the Dodgers in back to back NLCS. Delivered the city's first championship in 25 years with the 08 world title, vanquishing the Billy Penn curse at least partially. Gave Harry Kalas his first and sadly only opportunity to call the final out of the world series.
Impact: Baseball is king in Philly once again. Not even the Eagles can match their popularity at this point. Like the Yankees and Red Sox they now routinely sell out before the season even begins, have fans in every stadium, not just the Bank, and are always in the World Series picture. No Philly team has ever matched the sustained excellence of this team and they've got all the other teams in the city trying to match them now. Likely to move up this list in the coming years.
#5 Hextall's Heroes (1987 Flyers).
Love Factor: 8.5
Reason(s) For Love: Pushed Gretzky's Oilers to the 7th game of the Stanley Cup Finals. Since their last triumph in 1975, no other Flyer's team has come closer to winning the cup. Just had an eclectic mix of fan favorites in Rick Tocchet, Dave Poulin, Tim Kerr, Brian Propp, Mark Howe, and a crazy rookie goalie named Ron Hextall. J.J Daigneault's winning goal in game 6 of the finals produced arguably the loadest roar in spectrum history.
Impact: As it turned out this would be the Flyers last real shot at a cup until the mid-90s. In the 24 years since they have advanced to only 2 Stanley Cup Finals. Why you ask? In all those years they have yet to find another goalie as good as Hextall. Things might finally be different this season.
#4 2001 Sixers
Love Factor: 8.5
Reason(s) For Love: Survived 2 grueling 7 game series in a row to advance to franchise' first NBA finals in 18 years. Denied the hated Lakers of the first perfect postseason in NBA history with an overtime win in game 1 of the finals. No one is more Philly than then owner Pat Croce. Allen Iverson was the epitome of Philly, the fearless little guy who just keeps getting back up again.
Impact: Like Fo Fo, briefly turned Philly into a basketball town when it was thought to be impossible to do so. Unfortunately, the renaissance didn't last as Allen Iverson was traded away and Larry Brown resigned. So far the team has yet to recover from their departures.
#3 1980 Phillies
Love Factor: 9
Reason(s) For Love: After 97 years of frustration they finally won the franchise' first ever world title. Survived arguably the most dramatic NLCS in history just get to the world series. All 4 Phillys teams played for a championship in 1980 but only the Phils finished the deal. Tug McGraw, fearless and effervescent, might be the most beloved reliever in history. Pete Rose, "Charlie Hustle", was always endearing to the fans with his grit and determination.
Impact: Proved that even the losing-est franchise in pro sports could be a champion. The legendary figures from that team as well as the drive and will to win with which they played remain an inspiration to this day. Could have changed the course of the franchise if ownership had not completely mortgaged the future to win a 2nd title in 1983.
#2 Macho Row(1993 Phillies)
Love Factor: 9.5
Reason(s) For Love: This wonderful wacky bunch of throwbacks led us on the 162 game joyride of a lifetime. Had an incredible will to win no matter the circumstances. Not necessarily the most talented team but wanted it more than anyone else. Every fan in the city and in America for that matter had a player on the team they could relate to. Probably had more wild and wacky endings then any team ever. Won franchise's first NL Pennant in 10 years. Pushed the mighty Blue Jays (then defending champions) to 6 games in the world series. The walkoff homer by you know who is arguably the most heartbreaking moment in Philly sports history.
Impact: Proved that talent and good looks aren't everything. It's hard to imagine any team being better remembered for losing a world series than these guys. Always a one shot deal, the Phils were doomed to losing seasons for the remainder of the decade. Eventually you have to put real talent on the field if you expect to win. It was 8 years before they finally started doing so, resulting in a winning season in 2001, and then their first postseason berth in 14 years in 2007.
#1 The Broad Street Bullies(Flyers 1974-1975)
Love Factor: 10
Reason(s) For Love: Only Philly team in the modern era to win back to back titles. Won the Orange and Black's last Stanley Cup in 1975. Had an enigmatic cast of characters, with the likes of Rick Macleish, "the Rifle" Reggie Leach, Bernie Parent, Andre "Moose" Dupont, Bill Barber, Gary Dornhoeffer, and Dave Schultz. Won the way Philly would have wanted them to, either outscoring the opposition with skill and precision or if all else failed, kicking the crap out of them. Nearly won a 3rd straight Stanley Cup before losing to the Canadiens in the 1976 finals. Bobby Clarke was most the fearsome competitor ever to wear the Orange and Black along with the Captain's C. Simply put, they were our team, our champions, and they were loved like it.
Impact: Ushered in a championship era in Philly, with the Phils following suit in 1980, the Eagles reaching the super bowl in 1981, and the Sixers winning their 2nd championship in 1983. Before they got here most people in the city didn't know what a puck was, now you would be hard pressed to find anyone in the city who isn't at least a casual fan. Even now they remain beloved by those who saw them play. Most still live in the area and contribute in multiple ways. Some returned to the team after retirement, most notably Clarke himself as GM, and Barber as head coach. 36 years later their accomplishments still hang like a cloud over the current Flyers and they will continue to unless they win the cup this year.
#10. Andy Reid's Eagles 2001-present.
Love Factor(out of 10): 6
Reason(s) For Love: Won franchise' first ever out right NFC East title. Advanced to 4 straight NFC Championship games and 5 in 8 years. Advanced to franchise' 2nd ever Super Bowl and first in 24 years. Would be higher on the list if they had won, but poised to move up the list this season.
Impact: Restored football as the favored sport in town for the better part of a decade and Allowed city to dream of a Lombardi Trophy for the first time. Even now 3 years removed from their last playoff win they continue to sell out every game. They could change sports in the city forever with a super bowl win this year.
#9 Fo Fo Sixers (1983)
Love Factor: 6
Reason(s) for Love: The team that owed us one snagged Moses Malone in the offseason and finally delivered what would be the city's last championship for the next quarter century, with a resounding sweep of the Lakers in the Finals.
Impact: Briefly lifted Basketball to #1 sport in town. Unfortunately became the first victims of the Billy Penn curse with a shocking opening round playoff loss to the Nets in 1984.
#8 2010 Flyers.
Love Factor: 7
Reason(s) For Love: As a #8 seed, became only the 3rd NHL team to rally from 3-0 down to win a series, rallying from 3-0 down in game 7 to stun the Bruins in the Eastern conference semi-finals. Won franchise' first Eastern conference title in 13 years. Pushed the heavily favored Blackhawks to overtime of game 6 of the finals. Their loss in game 6 ranks amongst the city's most heartbreaking.
Impact: Renewed the Flyer's drive for the cup after a now 36 year drought. Sure it didn't work last season, but with new faces and perhaps a #1 goalie this year, the Cup may finally be theirs again.
#7 Vermeil's Eagles (1980-1981).
Love Factor: 7
Reason(s) For Love: Advanced to franchise' first Superbowl by defeating the hated Cowboys in the NFC championship game. No Eagles' head coach has ever been more one with the city than Dick Vermeil.
Impact: After nearly 20 straight years of losing the Eagles were finally winners again. Unfortunately it didn't last. Vermeil burned out just 2 years later and so did the Eagles. It was 13 years before the Birds finally won another playoff game, 21 before they finally returned to NFC title game and 24 before they returned to the Superbowl.
#6 Current Phillies(2007-Present)
Love Factor: 8
Reason(s) For Love: Exercised the demons of 64 by rallying from 7 games down in September to win the 07 NL East title. Exercised the demons of 'Black Friday' by downing the Dodgers in back to back NLCS. Delivered the city's first championship in 25 years with the 08 world title, vanquishing the Billy Penn curse at least partially. Gave Harry Kalas his first and sadly only opportunity to call the final out of the world series.
Impact: Baseball is king in Philly once again. Not even the Eagles can match their popularity at this point. Like the Yankees and Red Sox they now routinely sell out before the season even begins, have fans in every stadium, not just the Bank, and are always in the World Series picture. No Philly team has ever matched the sustained excellence of this team and they've got all the other teams in the city trying to match them now. Likely to move up this list in the coming years.
#5 Hextall's Heroes (1987 Flyers).
Love Factor: 8.5
Reason(s) For Love: Pushed Gretzky's Oilers to the 7th game of the Stanley Cup Finals. Since their last triumph in 1975, no other Flyer's team has come closer to winning the cup. Just had an eclectic mix of fan favorites in Rick Tocchet, Dave Poulin, Tim Kerr, Brian Propp, Mark Howe, and a crazy rookie goalie named Ron Hextall. J.J Daigneault's winning goal in game 6 of the finals produced arguably the loadest roar in spectrum history.
Impact: As it turned out this would be the Flyers last real shot at a cup until the mid-90s. In the 24 years since they have advanced to only 2 Stanley Cup Finals. Why you ask? In all those years they have yet to find another goalie as good as Hextall. Things might finally be different this season.
#4 2001 Sixers
Love Factor: 8.5
Reason(s) For Love: Survived 2 grueling 7 game series in a row to advance to franchise' first NBA finals in 18 years. Denied the hated Lakers of the first perfect postseason in NBA history with an overtime win in game 1 of the finals. No one is more Philly than then owner Pat Croce. Allen Iverson was the epitome of Philly, the fearless little guy who just keeps getting back up again.
Impact: Like Fo Fo, briefly turned Philly into a basketball town when it was thought to be impossible to do so. Unfortunately, the renaissance didn't last as Allen Iverson was traded away and Larry Brown resigned. So far the team has yet to recover from their departures.
#3 1980 Phillies
Love Factor: 9
Reason(s) For Love: After 97 years of frustration they finally won the franchise' first ever world title. Survived arguably the most dramatic NLCS in history just get to the world series. All 4 Phillys teams played for a championship in 1980 but only the Phils finished the deal. Tug McGraw, fearless and effervescent, might be the most beloved reliever in history. Pete Rose, "Charlie Hustle", was always endearing to the fans with his grit and determination.
Impact: Proved that even the losing-est franchise in pro sports could be a champion. The legendary figures from that team as well as the drive and will to win with which they played remain an inspiration to this day. Could have changed the course of the franchise if ownership had not completely mortgaged the future to win a 2nd title in 1983.
#2 Macho Row(1993 Phillies)
Love Factor: 9.5
Reason(s) For Love: This wonderful wacky bunch of throwbacks led us on the 162 game joyride of a lifetime. Had an incredible will to win no matter the circumstances. Not necessarily the most talented team but wanted it more than anyone else. Every fan in the city and in America for that matter had a player on the team they could relate to. Probably had more wild and wacky endings then any team ever. Won franchise's first NL Pennant in 10 years. Pushed the mighty Blue Jays (then defending champions) to 6 games in the world series. The walkoff homer by you know who is arguably the most heartbreaking moment in Philly sports history.
Impact: Proved that talent and good looks aren't everything. It's hard to imagine any team being better remembered for losing a world series than these guys. Always a one shot deal, the Phils were doomed to losing seasons for the remainder of the decade. Eventually you have to put real talent on the field if you expect to win. It was 8 years before they finally started doing so, resulting in a winning season in 2001, and then their first postseason berth in 14 years in 2007.
#1 The Broad Street Bullies(Flyers 1974-1975)
Love Factor: 10
Reason(s) For Love: Only Philly team in the modern era to win back to back titles. Won the Orange and Black's last Stanley Cup in 1975. Had an enigmatic cast of characters, with the likes of Rick Macleish, "the Rifle" Reggie Leach, Bernie Parent, Andre "Moose" Dupont, Bill Barber, Gary Dornhoeffer, and Dave Schultz. Won the way Philly would have wanted them to, either outscoring the opposition with skill and precision or if all else failed, kicking the crap out of them. Nearly won a 3rd straight Stanley Cup before losing to the Canadiens in the 1976 finals. Bobby Clarke was most the fearsome competitor ever to wear the Orange and Black along with the Captain's C. Simply put, they were our team, our champions, and they were loved like it.
Impact: Ushered in a championship era in Philly, with the Phils following suit in 1980, the Eagles reaching the super bowl in 1981, and the Sixers winning their 2nd championship in 1983. Before they got here most people in the city didn't know what a puck was, now you would be hard pressed to find anyone in the city who isn't at least a casual fan. Even now they remain beloved by those who saw them play. Most still live in the area and contribute in multiple ways. Some returned to the team after retirement, most notably Clarke himself as GM, and Barber as head coach. 36 years later their accomplishments still hang like a cloud over the current Flyers and they will continue to unless they win the cup this year.
Sunday, August 14, 2011
PHILLIES NEWS
The Phils and Nationals were washed out this afternoon and now will play a day night doubleheader on Sept 20 to make it up.
Saturday, August 13, 2011
PHILLIES NEWS
Roy Oswalt was much better in his second start back from the DL, allowing just 3 runs on 6 hits while striking out 5 in 7 innings. Meanwhile, poor defense doomed the Nationals as they committed 4 errors and allowed 8 unearned runs. Ryan Howard was in the middle of it all, slamming a 2 run homer in the 1st inning, lining an RBI single in the 3rd inning, beating out a fielder's choice to push across an unearned run in the 6th inning, and finally walking ahead of Hunter Pence's RBI single in the 8th inning. In all thanks to Howard and all those unearned runs the Phils rolled to a convincing 11-3 win.
Friday, August 12, 2011
PHILLIES NEWS
Cole Hamels was off his game tonight allowing 3 runs on 6 hits in just 5 innings while mustered just 6 hits of their own off Livan Hernandez in a 4-2 homestand opening loss to the Nationals.
Thursday, August 11, 2011
EAGLES NEWS
Mike Vick threw for 74 yards and a TD while the new and improved Eagles defense collected 2 turnover and 6 sacks as the Birds opened their preseason with a 13-6 win over the Baltimore Ravens
Wednesday, August 10, 2011
PHILLIES NEWS
Vance Worley did not have his best stuff this afternoon, allowing 6 runs on 7 hits as the Phils fell behind 6-0 through 3 innings. The Dodgers had not yet surrendered a lead that big this season, that is until n0w. Hunter Pence crushed a 2 run homer and Worley himself singled for a run to cut it to 6-3. In the 5th inning an error and a fielder's choice cut it to 6-5. Finally in the 6th, Chase Utley lined a 2 out 2 run single and Ryan Howard jacked a 2 out 2 run homer to put the Phils up for good 9-7. Later Ryan Madson would help them to hang on for a 9-8 win and a series sweep of the Dodgers.
EAGLES NEWS
The Eagles havesigned ex-Giant WR Steve Smith to a one year deal. He is still recovering from a torn ACL suffered last year but if he can get healthy before long he'll give the Eagles a formidable to receiving core. Plus the Giants n0w have one less weapon for their offense.
Tuesday, August 09, 2011
PHILLIES NEWS
Cliff Lee tossed 8 scoreless innings while striking out 10 and bashed a solo homer in the 7th inning to lead the Phils past the Dodgers again 2-1.
Monday, August 08, 2011
PHILLIES NEWS
Roy Halladay battled through 6 and 1/3rd innings, allowing just 1 run on 9 hits. Meanwhile the Phils quickly gave him a 3-0 lead on Ryan Howard's infield single in the 1st inning and Jimmy Rollins 2 run double in the 2nd inning. It was enough to put Doc in position for his 15th win. Later Howard added an RBI double in the 7th for a 4-1 lead. Then Micheal Stutes almost blew it in the 8th inning before Brad Lidge bailed him out. Finally Shane Victorino lined a solo homer to right in the 9th to seal a 5-3 series opening win over the Dodgers.
Sunday, August 07, 2011
PHILLIES NEWS
Once again Tim Lincecum was too much for the Phils on this afternoon, allowing just 1 run on 7 hits while striking out 5 in 7 and 2/3rd's innings to snap the Phils 9 game winning streak. Roy Oswalt was okay in his return from the DL, allowing 3 runs on 12 hits while striking out 4 in 6 innings. Lincecum was just a little bit better. Chase Utley's RBI single in the 3rd inning accounted for the Phils only run and at the time a 1-0 lead, but it wasn't enough as the Phils fell 3-1.
Saturday, August 06, 2011
PHILLIES NEWS
Cole Hamels was masterful this afternoon, allowing just 1 run on 7 hits while striking out 5 in a complete game 2-1 victory over the Giants. Both Phils runs came in the first inning with Hunter Pence lining an RBI single to right field, and Chase Utley scoring on an error by Pablo Sandoval and a passed ball by Eli Whiteside. The win is the Phils 9th in a row and 74th overall and moves them to a ridiculous 9.5 games up in the NL East. Not bad for the 1st week of August.
Friday, August 05, 2011
PHILLIES NEWS
Vance Worley shutdown the Giants again, allowing just 2 runs on 7 hits while striking out 6. Meanwhile, after trailing 1-0 for 3 innings the Phils exploded for 9 runs the rest of the way. Homers by John Mayberry Jr. and Shane Victorino plus a fielder's choice in the 4th inning helped the Phils charge ahead 4-1. Then in the 5th Placido Polanco ripped an RBI single for a 5-1 lead. Next in the 6th inning Brian Schneider and Jimmy Rollins both collected RBI singles, plating another 3 runs for an 8-2 lead and prompting Giants' reliever Ramon Ramirez to plunk Shane Victorino in the back which in turn triggered a benches clearing braw. Fortunately no one was hurt and nothing serious happened. The fired up Phils did a run in the 7th on a Hunter Pence solo shot, but that would end the fireworks for the night, as the Phils won easily 9-2.
Thursday, August 04, 2011
PHILLIES NEWS
Cliff Lee struck out 8 and allowed just 7 hits in a complete game shutout as the Phils opened their weekend set in San Fran with a 3-0 win. Hunter Pence and John Mayberry both slammed solo homers and Pence added a late RBI double to account for the runs. If only they were all this easy.
Wednesday, August 03, 2011
PHILLIES NEWS
Roy Halladay did not have his best stuff, allowing 5 runs on 8 hits while striking out 7 in 7 innings, but for once less than his best was good enough, as the Phils racked up 8 runs on 12 hits to power to victory. Ryan Howard provided most of the offense with a 2 run double to cap off a 4 run 2nd inning and a 2 run blast in the 6th inning that gave the Phils the lead for good at 8-6. Jimmy Rollins, Shane Victorino, and Hunter Pence also had an RBI each to round out the scoring. Of all people, Brad Lidge actually wound up getting the save, his first of the season thus far, with a perfect 9th inning. Ryan Madson would have closed it out but his wife just had baby so he was not available. Anyway the win was the 6th in a row and 71st of the season for the Phils who now head to San Fran for a key 4 game set.
EAGLES NEWS
It was a rough day at camp for the Birds as Trevor Laws went down with a knee injury and Mike Patterson suffered a seizure and had to be rushed to the hospital. That essentially left Antonio Dixon as the only DT on the field. So the later in the day the Birds signed veteran DTs Anthony Hargrove and Derek Landri to fill out the roster for now.
Tuesday, August 02, 2011
PHILLIES NEWS
Ryan Howard blasted 2 home runs and Kyle Kendrick tossed 8 scoreless innings while striking out a career high 7 to lead the Phils over the Rockies again 5-0. Hunter Pence also collected his first RBI as a Phil with an RBI double in the 1st, Raul Ibanez stayed hot singling and scoring in 4th inning on a sac fly by Brian Schneider, and Jimmy Rollins continued to lead the way with a walk and a run scored in the 1st inning. Aside from Kendrick, the only other pitcher used by the Phils in this one was David Herndon who threw a scoreless 9th inning to seal the 5-0 win. With the win the Phils now have 70 on the season and now lead the NL East by 8 games over the scuffling Braves.
EAGLES NEWS
The Eagles continued their busy offseason late this afternoon, signing RB Ronnie Brown, veteran OT Ryan Harris, and veteran S Jarrad Page. All three signings provide some depth that the Eagles needed, thanks to injuries and lack of experience at the respective positions.
Monday, August 01, 2011
PHILLIES NEWS
The Phils jetted out to Colorado to begin the month of August with a road trip. Tonight wasn't their best but in the end they showed again that their confidence is now at it's highest. Cole Hamels allowed just 2 runs on 6 hits while striking out 5 in 6 innings but that was only good enough for a no decision. That's because in those 6 innings the Phils managed 0 runs of their own. Finally in the 7th, Raul Ibanez ripped an RBI double to cut it to 2-1, but Colorado answered with a run in their half of the 7th and the Phils eventually found themselves down 3-1 with 2 outs and 1 on in the 9th. Up stepped John Mayberry Jr and boy did he deliver. After falling behind 1-2, he worked the count to 3-2, fouled 2 pitches and then sent Huston Street's 3rd 3-2 offering to the seats in the left to tie things at 3. Later in the 10th Shane Victorino led off with a solo bomb to put the Phils ahead 4-3. From there Ryan Madson picked up the save in the bottom of the 10th to move the Phils to 69-39 overall and 7 games up in the NL East. Not bad for August 1st.
EAGLES NEWS
The Eagles and 1st round pick Danny Watkins finally agreed today to a 4 year $7.937 million deal. With Watkins in tow the Birds now have all of their 2011 draft picks under contract. Which leaves getting Desean Jackson into camp, the business left for the Birds to attend this offseason. In other Birds news, the Broderick Bunkley trade to the Browns apparently fell apart, so the Eagles instead sent Bunkley to the Broncos for a 2013 draft pick.
Sunday, July 31, 2011
PHILLIES NEWS
The Phils continued their winning ways this afternoon. Vance Worley seemed to run out of gas towards the end of his outing, but did his job, allowing just 4 runs on 7 hits while striking out 7. Early on Raul Ibanez launched a solo homer in the 2nd inning and Jimmy Rollins ripped a 2 run single in the 5th inning for a 3-2 lead. That might have been enough to win but Worley fell off in 6th and the Phils found themselves down 5-3 heading into the 8th. There with 2 out and 1 on Ibanez crushed his 2nd homer of the day to tie things at 5 and effectively force extra innings. There in the 10th, Ibanez struck again with a 1 out double to score Hunter Pence for the 6-5 win. With the win the Phils move to 68-39 overall and 6 games up in the NL East.
EAGLES NEWS
The Eagles stayed busy signing veteran OL Evan Mathis, formerly of the Bengals. While not a headline grabbing move like everything else the Eagles have done this offseason, it is an important move for the Birds, that gives them the OL depth they needed, considering 1st round pick Danny Watkins hasn't been signed yet and Winston Justice is currently being held out of practice with a bum knee.
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