Blogging about the 5x NL East Champion Phillies
One run. It’s all Cliff Lee begged for on Wednesday and it’s all Vance Worley got tonight. That one lone run was again the difference maker in the outcome for the Phillies, this time resulting in a win. A first-inning run was all Worley needed as the Philies won, 2-0, in San Diego. It was … Continue reading Worley Finds Offense Worse Than His Own; Dominates
PHI: 5-7, 5th in NL East; SD: 3-10, 5th in NL West When: April 19-22 Where: PETCO Park (San Diego, CA) Probable Pitchers Thursday: Vance Worley (0-1, 3.75) vs Joe Wieland (0-1, 10.80) Friday: Cole Hamels (1-1, 3.65) vs Edinson Volquez (0-1, 4.24) Saturday: Roy Halladay (3-0, 1.17) vs Cory Luebke (1-1, 3.71) Sunday: Joe Blanton (1-2, … Continue reading Series Preview: at San Diego Padres
Expectations: San Francisco’s payroll may top $130 million in order to pay for Brian Wilson’s beard dye. Key Addition: OF Melky Cabrera (acquired from Kansas City) Key Loss: SP Jonathan Sanchez (traded to Kansas City) Projected Record: 93-69 Summary: The Giants are looking to get back on top of the National League after a disappointing … Continue reading Season Preview: NL West
Maybe the Phillies should trade for Chris Denorfia. The Padres’ outfielder plagued the Phillies during this four-game series and went two-for-five with an RBI and a run scored. In a very uncharacteristic start by Cliff Lee, Denorfia and the Padres were able to get the best of the Phillies. Lee only lasted four innings as … Continue reading Phils can’t overcome early deficit left by Lee
It was another scorcher in Philadelphia, but this time, thankfully not as hot as it was last week in Chicago. Coming off a poor outing mired by heat and a stomach ailment, Roy Halladay needed to bounce back on another hot day in Philadelphia. The right-hander made it to eight innings as the Phillies beat … Continue reading Explosive 3rd gives Doc support
One swing can change a game. It told the story in the 1st for the Phils. But like any good story, a turn of events occurred as one big swing for the Padres change the tone of the story. But when the going gets tough for the hero, it takes one mighty swing to bring … Continue reading Utley leads Phils over Padres
If there has been one consistency in Cole Hamels’ career, it’s his continued success against teams in the NL West, namely the San Diego Padres. Hamels cruised his way through eight innings, leading the Phils to a 3-1 win over the Padres to start their 10-game home stand and 20 games/20 days stretch. It was … Continue reading Hamels continues dominance against Padres
PHI: 61-36, 1st in NL East; SD: 44-55, 4th in NL Central When: July 22-25 Where: Citizens Bank Park (Philly, PA) Probable Pitchers Friday: Cole Hamels (11-5, 2.71) vs Corey Luebke (3-3, 2.57) Saturday: Kyle Kendrick (5-4, 3.34) vs Mat Latos (5-10, 4.02) Sunday: Roy Halladay (11-4, 2.57) vs Tim Stauffer (6-6, 2.83) Monday: Cliff … Continue reading Series Preview: vs San Diego Padres
Easter weekend wasn’t a bad time to get some cleaning done, especially if you’re the Phillies. The Phils grabbed their brooms and shut down the San Diego Padres 3-1 to cap off the four-game sweep in San Diego. Roy Halladay ran into a wall in the ninth, preventing him from getting the shut out. But … Continue reading Halladay Cleaning
Take your gold sombrero and stick it where the sun don’t shine. After being punched out four times, first baseman Ryan Howard hit a two-RBI double in the top of the eleventh to give the Phillies the 4-2 win, and their tenth straight win at Petco park to improve their record to 14-6. For Howard … Continue reading Redemption: After striking out four times, Howard comes up clutch in Phillies 4-2 win
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