Blogging about the 5x NL East Champion Phillies
Mets 6, Phillies 3 WP – Jeremy Hefner (1-2, 5.60) LP – Joe Blanton (4-5, 5.05) SV – Frank Francisco (14) NEW YORK — Joe Blanton has found himself in a rough patch that has the Phillies even more worried about their starting rotation. While Roy Halladay and Vance Worley sit on the DL, the … Continue reading Blanton Roughed-Up Again; Phils Lose
Phillies 8, Mets 4 WP – Cole Hamels (8-1, 2.43) LP – Jon Niese (3-3, 4.55) NEW YORK — If Billy Beane was the general manager of the Phillies he would have been proud of Ty Wigginton’s game. Wigginton was on base five times, driving in three runs on an RBI double and single in … Continue reading Wigginton’s Big Day Knocks Off Former Team
PHI: 25-24, 5th in NL East; NYM: 27-21, 2nd in NL Central When: May 28-30 Where: Citi Field (New York, NY) Probable Pitchers Monday: Cole Hamels (7-1, 2.17) vs Jon Niese (3-2, 4.29) Tuesday: Joe Blanton (4-4, 4.55) vs Jeremy Hefner (0-2, 6.17) Wednesday: Cliff Lee (0-2, 2.82) vs Dillon Gee (4-3, 4.92) Broadcast Info Monday, … Continue reading Series Preview: at New York Mets
The Phillies are finding new and clever ways to lose games. A horrible 7th inning sparked a four-run come-back by the Mets, beating the Phillies 7-4 and guaranteeing another series loss for the Phillies. Joe Blanton and the Phillies completely blew the 7th inning in embarrassing fashion, spoiling a 4-1 lead. Blanton put two runners on before … Continue reading 7th Inning Meltdown Costs Phils
When a relief pitcher is put on ice for a week, it usually creates rust. That is exactly what happened to Jonathan Papelbon, who hadn’t thrown a pitch since last Tuesday. Papelbon surrenedered the game-winning three-run home run in the top of the 9th in the Mets 5-2 win on Monday. The home run was … Continue reading Mets Rookie Hits Game-Winning Shot off Papelbon
PHI: 14-15, 5th in NL East; NYM: 15-13, 3rd in NL East When: May 7-9 Where: Citizens Bank Park (Philadelphia, PA) Probable Pitchers Monday: Roy Halladay (3-2, 3.40) vs Jon Niese (2-1, 4.08) Tuesday: Joe Blanton (3-3, 2.83) vs Miguel Batista (0-1, 6.92) Wednesday: Cliff Lee (0-1, 1.96) vs Dillon Gee (2-2, 4.50) Broadcast Info Monday, … Continue reading Series Preview: vs New York Mets
The return of David Wright sparked the Mets offense in a big way. Their star third baseman had a three-hit day, including a solo home run in the first inning in the Mets 5-0 shut out win backed by starter Jon Niese. The left-handed Niese breezed through the Phillies order, pitching 6 2/3 shut out … Continue reading Mets Shut Out Phils
PHI: 3-3, 3rd in NL East; NYM: 4-2, 2nd in NL East When: April 13-15 Where: Citizens Bank Park (Philadelphia, PA) Probable Pitchers Friday: Cliff Lee (0-0, 1.50) vs. R.A. Dickey (1-0, 3.00) Saturday: Vance Worley (1-0, 1.50) vs Jon Niese (1-0, 4.50) Sunday: Cole Hamels (0-1, 5.06) vs. Mike Pelfrey (0-0, 4.76) Broadcast Info Friday, 7:05, … Continue reading Series Preview: vs New York Mets
The attempt the land Aramis Ramirez was a bust, leaving the Phillies to settle with Placido Polanco at third base. But in a new twist of developments, their hunt for a new third baseman may have warmed back up. According to a very reliable source close to The Philly Phans’ Kevin Kee, “David Wright may … Continue reading Wright could be Phillies 3B “very very soon”
The Phillies losing streak dropped to eight games, a feat they haven’t managed since the 2000 Phillies. Yea, this streak is on par with THAT era of Phillies baseball. The Mets jumped all over a five-run 3rd inning in which all five runs were unearned thanks to a Hunter Pence error and the Mets went … Continue reading Mets sweep in doubleheader
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