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Gamenight: Pirates (53-62) At Phillies (62-53)
Posted by Tim Malcolm, Sat, August 09, 2008 06:09 PM
After one of the season’s most horrid losses, the Phillies will desperately try and pick it up in game two against the Pirates. Two of baseball’s most curiously bad starters will face off: Brett Myers and Ian Snell. Myers has been effective of late.
Hitless: The Phillies haven’t scored a run since Wednesday. That RBI was from Mike Cervenak, which was his first RBI of his career.
Snell’s Bad: Unlike Paul Maholm, Ian Snell has had some trouble against the Phillies, with a career ERA of 4.50 against the good guys.
Phillies: Brett Myers (4-9) 5.34 ERA
Pirates: Ian Snell (4-8) 6.14 ERA
Gametime: 7:05 p.m. EST
Weather: 76, mostly cloudy
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Your gamenight beer: Tonight we need a Victory. Tonight we need a strong one. Tonight we’re going to the Philly area, to the Victory Brewing Company, with V-Twelve. It’s a potent beer, a Quadrupel, the Belgian style of strong beers. It goes good with anything glazed and flavorful. I say ribs. What it goes best with, however, is offense, which is what we need tonight, and how.
Go Phillies!
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August 9th, 2008 at 6:45 pm
Hopefully they find their bats tonight.
August 9th, 2008 at 6:58 pm
bad ass ufc card tonight
August 9th, 2008 at 7:02 pm
If we don’t beat Ian Snell tonight I might have to take a break from watching this team for a while.
August 9th, 2008 at 7:10 pm
nice start for myers
August 9th, 2008 at 7:11 pm
wow, i thought j-roll was the only person to swing at the 1st pitch of the game. guess not
August 9th, 2008 at 7:14 pm
About time Rollins hustles.
August 9th, 2008 at 7:14 pm
Replay shows J-Roll was didn’t really start running full speed until about 3/4 of the way up the first base line. He’s lucky he made it.
August 9th, 2008 at 7:17 pm
that’s disconcerting, you have to hustle to first no matter what…
August 9th, 2008 at 7:17 pm
Nice Vic, this is exactly what they needed to do. End this horrible streak quickly and now start beating up on this guy.
August 9th, 2008 at 7:17 pm
That’s what I’m talkin’ about. We need more than just one, though.
August 9th, 2008 at 7:19 pm
Utlety is a bum!
August 9th, 2008 at 7:20 pm
utley is playing so bad
August 9th, 2008 at 7:20 pm
Yea, that was probably the worst swing I’ve ever seen from Utley.
August 9th, 2008 at 7:21 pm
HOLY SHIT! TWO RUNS IN ONE INNING!
August 9th, 2008 at 7:21 pm
Ryan Howard, not a bum!
August 9th, 2008 at 7:21 pm
Poor Joe Blanton is probably on suicide watch in the dugout right now.
August 9th, 2008 at 7:23 pm
blanton actully has been a good addition
August 9th, 2008 at 7:24 pm
wow burrell seriously didnt know what the count was right there…..at least his heads in the game
August 9th, 2008 at 7:25 pm
A 3-run stroke from the “Natural” would be sweet right here…
August 9th, 2008 at 7:25 pm
Blanton’s a very effective pitcher when used in the right way. He’s no ace but he’s a bull and it takes a real beating to take him out.
August 9th, 2008 at 7:26 pm
the ump used a regular strike call it confuzed him
August 9th, 2008 at 7:27 pm
grand slam rocky come on man u can do it.
August 9th, 2008 at 7:29 pm
Coste needs to lay down a squeeze bunt here. Oh that’s right…he’s a shitty bunter. A bases clearing double will work then.
August 9th, 2008 at 7:30 pm
Tomas, how are you doing? Long time no see!
August 9th, 2008 at 7:30 pm
If they don’t beat this Snell guy.
August 9th, 2008 at 7:30 pm
great all so close
August 9th, 2008 at 7:31 pm
Holy shit. That would’ve been nice.
August 9th, 2008 at 7:31 pm
CHRIS COSTE YOU ARE THE MA……oh…..nevermind
August 9th, 2008 at 7:32 pm
He needed one more biscuit for breakfast.
August 9th, 2008 at 7:32 pm
Man, even Myers couldn’t blow a 6-0 spotting I wouldn’t think. Oh well, 2 is a nice start. I think they may have actually found their lumber, but we’re not out of the woods yet. I won’t start kissing anyone’s ass until I see more of it.
August 9th, 2008 at 7:32 pm
They should have clocked this guy. This is gonna be a long nite.
August 9th, 2008 at 7:32 pm
You gotta feel for Snell, he was meant to be to the Bucs what Kazmir has been to the Rays… Think we scouted him at one point.
August 9th, 2008 at 7:32 pm
chase utley u were the man now we need a new reprsenitive of the you are the man quote.
August 9th, 2008 at 7:33 pm
chase is still the man, have some faith
August 9th, 2008 at 7:34 pm
Phils win 6-1, Myers goes 7 IP, 5 H, 1 ER, 2 BB, 8 K’s.
August 9th, 2008 at 7:34 pm
no faith in chase later then the 7th inning on from innings 1-6 then i have faith in other guys
August 9th, 2008 at 7:35 pm
Myers is really locating that fastball beautifully tonight.
August 9th, 2008 at 7:36 pm
Would someone please put a sock in Wheeler.
August 9th, 2008 at 7:36 pm
nepa agree
August 9th, 2008 at 7:36 pm
right now but chase’ll come around, he plays the game right and it’ll pay off.
August 9th, 2008 at 7:45 pm
WOW! When your hitting the v-12, that means something is wrong! I’ve put away enough Yuengling to drown someone already today so I’m staying dry for the game. For now at least.
August 9th, 2008 at 7:54 pm
NJ, he’s a great ball player… but he may have been crushed by the pressure this year.
August 9th, 2008 at 7:56 pm
Pat Burrell how hitting under .270 and everything in the world feels right again.
August 9th, 2008 at 7:57 pm
Here we go again…bats quiet.
August 9th, 2008 at 7:58 pm
Chase Utley is a shell of his former self. He hit .330 (!) last year. It’s like he’s traded those sweet doubles for a longer homerun swing.
I never wanted Iverson up in clutch situations, and I sure as well don’t want Chase up in a tight spot.
August 9th, 2008 at 8:01 pm
Brett Myers looks like a straight up BAD ASS tonight… This is awesome!
August 9th, 2008 at 8:02 pm
I wouldn’t put Burrell in left on my slow pitch softball team.
August 9th, 2008 at 8:02 pm
Here comes head case Myers.
August 9th, 2008 at 8:02 pm
It’s all good Brett… hold it together.
August 9th, 2008 at 8:03 pm
“[J.P.] Ricciardi also had the best line of the day when asked about clutch hitting. He talked about how there are players who don’t panic in certain situations, who can ’slow the game down.’ He mentioned how David Ortiz and Manny Ramirez were like that and added, ‘I’ve known Manny since he was 15, and I don’t think he knows the game is on the line.’ The Boston crowd loved it.”
August 9th, 2008 at 8:14 pm
Jesus….who is this Jimmy Rollins guy?
August 9th, 2008 at 8:15 pm
Jimmy looks like he’s actually at the game tonite.
August 9th, 2008 at 8:15 pm
Crap, don’t walk Vic, Chase is on deck!
August 9th, 2008 at 8:18 pm
Seriously, what is wrong with Chase?
August 9th, 2008 at 8:18 pm
I think Chase has gotten some of that hair grease into his eyes.
August 9th, 2008 at 8:20 pm
I did notice he’s been doing something funny with his eyes.
August 9th, 2008 at 8:23 pm
All that base running activity has worn out Myers.
August 9th, 2008 at 8:27 pm
Word on the street is Utley is addicted to painkillers.
Maybe a season of hitting under .270 will remove some of the crazy expectations on him
August 9th, 2008 at 8:28 pm
Oh no, he’s getting that crazy look.
August 9th, 2008 at 8:30 pm
Who’s getting that crazy look? Myers? No, that’s not a look — he’s really crazy.
August 9th, 2008 at 8:32 pm
Oh, yeah, I know he’s crazy, but when he starts circling the mound like that he looks even crazier.
August 9th, 2008 at 8:34 pm
Did the Phillies and Angels swap personalities when they made us their bitch a month back?
August 9th, 2008 at 8:36 pm
This team will give hope for a better tomorrow to any opposing pitcher.
August 9th, 2008 at 8:38 pm
lol…okay. Hey everyone, let’s sing Wheels Happy Birthday on three!
August 9th, 2008 at 8:39 pm
Oxycotins? Must have gotten them from Charlie (the way he talks he’s got to be on something.)
August 9th, 2008 at 8:39 pm
screw that jamie
August 9th, 2008 at 8:39 pm
Crazy Myers does look like a completely different pitcher these last four starts, though.
August 9th, 2008 at 8:42 pm
Or maybe vicodin, wasn’t drama queen Brett Favre hooked on the vic?
August 9th, 2008 at 8:44 pm
if Cholly pinch hits for Myers here, he needs his clock cleaned.
August 9th, 2008 at 8:46 pm
Okay, I FINALLY found a comparison of “clutch” hitters using the best statistical parameters available.
http://www.fangraphs.com/leaders.aspx?pos=all&stats=bat&lg=all&qual=y&type=3&season=2008&month=0
August 9th, 2008 at 8:47 pm
As we suspected, Utley is the third worst clutch hitter in the league.
1. A-Rod -2.20
2. Mark Grudz -2.05
3. The Bum Utley -1.85
Tonight’s game will probably push him closer to the worst… Go Chase GO!
August 9th, 2008 at 8:53 pm
Myers could actually throw a complete game at his current pitch count. Think Colly will let him try if they’re leading 2-1 in the top of the 9th? I would if I were him – let him build a little more confidence and give your bullpen a night off.
August 9th, 2008 at 8:55 pm
Myers is a f’ing beast tonight
August 9th, 2008 at 8:56 pm
Rollins is an f’ing beat tonight
August 9th, 2008 at 8:56 pm
*beast
August 9th, 2008 at 8:59 pm
Among the 25 least clutch players in the league, our 2,3,4 hitters are all in the top 25!
WOWSERS MAGEE!
August 9th, 2008 at 8:59 pm
Now if we can get the Marlins to dispose of the Mets, we’ll be cooking with gas.
August 9th, 2008 at 9:01 pm
Vic needs to scamper his skinny ass to 2nd.
August 9th, 2008 at 9:02 pm
Utley is drunk
August 9th, 2008 at 9:02 pm
Is Utley’s wife a succubus? Can we confirm this?
August 9th, 2008 at 9:04 pm
it’s amazing. as fast as Vic is, he gets thrown out way too much.
August 9th, 2008 at 9:07 pm
Most definitely danny…with ulterior motives for PETA
August 9th, 2008 at 9:13 pm
utley is playing like shit
August 9th, 2008 at 9:15 pm
He isn’t too thrilled he got the hook
August 9th, 2008 at 9:16 pm
Brett deserved a shot and finishing this, I”m sorry.
August 9th, 2008 at 9:17 pm
myers is pitching like we knew he was capable of all season. it’s great to see. we don’t even need him to be this on his game the rest of the year (although that’d be great), but as long as he can keep from blowing up like he was earlier in the year then out pitching staff will be looking solid.
August 9th, 2008 at 9:17 pm
agreed he was throwing well.
August 9th, 2008 at 9:18 pm
Looks like Myers just got his ass chewed out.
August 9th, 2008 at 9:18 pm
Its good to see some fire in that dugout….even if it was between crazy brett and cholly
August 9th, 2008 at 9:19 pm
LOL Did you guys see Milt Thompson? The way this team is hitting, I woulda thought Milt was dead.
August 9th, 2008 at 9:19 pm
Dubee looked like a deer in headlights as well
August 9th, 2008 at 9:21 pm
the big question is, assuming we hold on and win this, does the Ashburn go to J-Roll’s 4-4 performance, or Brett’s stellar outing?
August 9th, 2008 at 9:21 pm
looks like myers might be off his meds, pitches better with a temper, but I feel bad for his wife.
August 9th, 2008 at 9:22 pm
I bet Myers wanted to wife-slap Charlie.
August 9th, 2008 at 9:22 pm
I saw the Brett Myers I wanted to see tonight! A very well pitched game and I liked his bad attitude after being pulled! I want Myers the badass not the pussy! The man has done well and I salute him tonight! GREAT GAME!
August 9th, 2008 at 9:22 pm
Dubee’s look was priceless.
August 9th, 2008 at 9:25 pm
yeah, his wife is going to get an ass beating tonight. good job, charlie.
August 9th, 2008 at 9:25 pm
9th inning…..time for Brad “Strobe Light” Lidge.
August 9th, 2008 at 9:29 pm
Nope, Brother Chad is coming out
August 9th, 2008 at 9:29 pm
There’s going to be some hair pulling in the Myers house tonight.
August 9th, 2008 at 9:31 pm
If I were her I’d pack a quick bag and take a little trip.
August 9th, 2008 at 9:33 pm
Yea, better safe then smacked around.
August 9th, 2008 at 9:35 pm
THE DEFENSIVE REPLACEMENT COMES THROUGH! I knew Charlie was a genius!
August 9th, 2008 at 9:35 pm
lol…I can’t believe we’re making fun of domestic abuse. it’s just wrong. now, where were we?
August 9th, 2008 at 9:37 pm
no joking around. Durbin fucks this up we’re in trouble. No mo defensive indifference shit.
August 9th, 2008 at 9:38 pm
oh no…..its jason michaels!
August 9th, 2008 at 9:39 pm
Jason Micheals is the veteran stud on this team.
August 9th, 2008 at 9:40 pm
Another convincing win the the Phightin’s. Glad to see Myers pitch well.
August 9th, 2008 at 9:42 pm
Sure was nice of JR to get there early enough to get some BP.
August 9th, 2008 at 9:43 pm
good for Myers. Is there a postgame show? I’d love to see charlie’s press conf.
August 9th, 2008 at 9:53 pm
too bad it’s not possible for both the mets and marlins to lose. oh well, it’s 8-6 mets in the bottom of the 8th, but they have “six run” Heilman warming up for the 9th, so it’s not over yet. I almost want the Mets to win, since I’m more concerned about the Marlins down the stretch.
August 9th, 2008 at 10:24 pm
We need to dump Myers! We could use a little more fire in the dugout, but not his disrespectful style. I saw the Pitt broadcast, did the Philly broadcast have some good footage?
August 9th, 2008 at 10:25 pm
Myers and ??? for Jake Peavy?
August 9th, 2008 at 10:25 pm
jamie if you care more about the marlins down the stretch then you my friend are an idiot. because heads up the mets have had our number this year.
August 9th, 2008 at 10:51 pm
justin – no they donot
the mutts are more erratic and inconsistent than phils..
August 9th, 2008 at 11:24 pm
Um, Cholly – Justin is absolutley correct. The Mets have kicked our collective asses this year. They are 9-4 against us. Wake up.
August 10th, 2008 at 12:19 am
I just want to take a moment to note that this blog had Burell putting up a possilble .320 40 120, MVP season…because he had lasik surgery.
How’s that coming along?