Rollins Erases Error; Sparks Phillies 7th Straight Win

Phillies 3, Marlins 1 WP – Cliff Lee (5-7, 3.36) LP – Josh Johnson (8-12, 3.81) SV – Jonathan Papelbon (34) PHILADELPHIA — The month of September has been kind to Jimmy Rollins, and in turn, it’s been kind to the Phillies. The Fightins kept on fighting, battling against a seemingly unhittable Josh Johnson. They … Continue reading Rollins Erases Error; Sparks Phillies 7th Straight Win

Series Preview: vs Miami Marlins

PHI: 1-2, 3rd in NL East; MIA: 1-3, 4th in NL East When: April 9-12 Where: Citizens Bank Park (Philadelphia, PA) Probable Pitchers Monday: Cole Hamels (0-0, -.–) vs. Anibal Sanchez (0-0, -.–) Wednesday: Roy Halladay (1-0, 0.00) vs Josh Johnson (0-1, 4.50) Thursday: Joe Blanton (0-1, 13.50) vs. Mark Buehrle (0-1, 3.00) Broadcast Info Monday, 1:05, … Continue reading Series Preview: vs Miami Marlins

“Like a kid in the stands”

Buster Olney captured it perfectly with that little phrase. This is just in addition to my post earlier on tonight’s match-up between Roy Halladay and Josh Johnson. Last summer, during a series between the two teams in Philadelphia, both Johnson and Halladay were throwing bull pen sessions. Once Johnson got done his, he noticed Halladay … Continue reading “Like a kid in the stands”

A battle of epic proportions

There’s a true heavy-weight battle afoot in Miami. In the blue corner, the challenger. Weighing in 250 pounds and a towering 6’7,” Josh “One day I’ll be perfect” Johnson! And in the red corner, the Cy Young award winner. Weighing in at 230 pounds and measuring in at 6’6,” Mr. Perfect himself, Roy Halladay! Halladay … Continue reading A battle of epic proportions

Series Preview: at Florida Marlins

PHI: 22-11, 1st in NL East; FLA: 20-13, 2nd in NL East When: May 9-11 Where: Pick-A-Name Stadium (Miami, FL) Probable Pitchers Monday: Joe Blanton (0-1, 5.92) vs. Javier Vazquez (2-2, 6.39) Tuesday: Roy Halladay (5-1, 2.19) vs. Josh Johnson (3-1, 1.68) Wednesday: Cliff Lee (2-3, 3.69) vs Ricky Nolasco (3-0, 3.23) Broadcast Info Monday, … Continue reading Series Preview: at Florida Marlins

Series Preview: vs. Florida Marlins

PHI: 9-3, 1st in NL East; FLA: 7-5, 2nd in NL East When: April 15-17 Where: Citizens Bank Park (Philly, PA) Probable Pitchers (UPDATED 4/16) Friday: Roy Oswalt (2-0, 2.25) vs. Javier Vazquez (1-1, 8.64) Saturday: PPD Sunday: Cole Hamels (1-1, 5.59) vs. Anibal Sanchez (0-1, 6.97) Broadcast Info Friday, 7:05, CSN Saturday, 7:05, TCN Sunday, 1:35, … Continue reading Series Preview: vs. Florida Marlins