Gamenight: Brewers (83-66) At Phillies (82-67)

Posted by Tim Malcolm, Sun, September 14, 2008 06:09 PM

Headline: Phils set for biggest game of season
The Major Players: Brett Myers, Ryan Howard, Pat Burrell, Chad Durbin, JC Romero, Jeff Suppan, Prince Fielder, Ryan Braun
The Venue: Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia, Pa.
The Number: 1.5 games behind (Mets) NL East; 1 game behind (Brewers) Wild Card

The Phillies’ bats came alive late, and the good guys took care of business against the Brewers in the afternoon. Now it’s the nightcap, the big one, the chance to make huge noise. With a win, the Phils will be tied atop the NL Wild Card race and a game behind the Mets in the NL East race. Brett Myers has the ball.

Hiccup: Before Myers gave up four earned runs to the Marlins Wednesday, he had only surrendered five runs in the previous month of games.

Like Mike: No Brewer hitter is very successful against Myers, except Mike Cameron, who has two homers in 10 at bats against the righty.

Big Bat?: Hopefully Pat Burrell can carry his hitting into game two. It’s very possible — he has two homers and seven ribbies in 20 at bats against Jeff Suppan.

Savior Down: In his last full inning of work, JC Romero has given up three runs, two hits and two walks. Needless to say, he needs a couple big performances down the stretch.

Phillies: Brett Myers (9-11) 4.22 ERA
Brewers: Jeff Suppan (10-8) 4.63 ERA
Gametime: 7:35 p.m. EST
Weather: 84, partly cloudy
Lineup: Rollins/Werth/Utley/Howard/Burrell/Victorino/Feliz/Coste/Myers

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Your gamenight beer: Tonight the Phils can reach the summit of the Wild Card standings. With that, root for a clean sweep and drink Summit India Pale Ale. Good with some carbs — rice, pasta, something of that ilk. Really, at this point it’s all about the Ws. Let’s get one tonight, go into the final 12 with huge momentum, and take care of business.

Go Phillies!

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148 Responses to “Gamenight: Brewers (83-66) At Phillies (82-67)”

  1. R.Mac Says:
    September 14th, 2008 at 6:26 pm

    What are the odds Howard goes yard again?

  2. jeff Says:
    September 14th, 2008 at 6:43 pm

    Very very very good. I don’t see why teams pitch to him. I wouldn’t. 55 HR’s before the regular season is over.

  3. Evan Says:
    September 14th, 2008 at 6:58 pm

    I think Howard will go 4-4 with 4 HRs and 16 RBIs. He’s just on fire lately :)

  4. NEPA Says:
    September 14th, 2008 at 6:58 pm

    This is very similar to the chance the Phils had a week ago today. Had a chance to bring it even with the Mets and ended up blowing it and it’s taking another week to get back to where we were. Hopefully tonight they can finish the deal and get on top of the wild card.

  5. Evan Says:
    September 14th, 2008 at 7:01 pm

    Hamels couldn’t bring his A game last week and Meyers has looked almost unshakable. I’m not saying he’s a better pitcher overall, but he’s got his confidence and the Brewers have been asleep at the plate. Its different than going up against the Mets and getting beat by Delgado when he’s on a tear like last Sunday.

  6. SJ Mike Says:
    September 14th, 2008 at 7:02 pm

    Still a task at hand. Gotta step up and take charge.

  7. Richie Allen Says:
    September 14th, 2008 at 7:23 pm

    Go Phils..Its just like last year only better…
    Hope myers brings his “A” game ..
    Im surprised that they are starting Burrell in the nitecap…even though he had 2 hits..just surprised..Guess Charlie is going with his lucky lineup.

  8. Smith Says:
    September 14th, 2008 at 7:26 pm

    It’s sad, but I feel like losing this game would feel worse than if we lost 3 out of 4. They NEED to sweep to stay in these races. A loss will put them back to 3 in the loss column behind the Mets, and 2 against the Brewers, and time is running out.

  9. Evan Says:
    September 14th, 2008 at 7:28 pm

    Anyone know why the game is blocked out on MLB.tv?

  10. Mike Says:
    September 14th, 2008 at 7:30 pm

    Just hope that, if needed, Lidge is available to pitch tonight. He didn’t really need to close the last game.

  11. BREWERS FAN Says:
    September 14th, 2008 at 7:31 pm

    You Phuckers are going down and aren’t winning anything this year.

  12. SJ Mike Says:
    September 14th, 2008 at 7:35 pm

    Thank you for your intellectual insight…

  13. Evan Says:
    September 14th, 2008 at 7:36 pm

    I think Lidge will be available, he only threw 7 pitches.

  14. NEPA Says:
    September 14th, 2008 at 7:36 pm

    I didn’t even know the Brewers had fans.

  15. SJ Mike Says:
    September 14th, 2008 at 7:37 pm

    The rally towels have returned!

  16. NEPA Says:
    September 14th, 2008 at 7:38 pm

    Yea, why is this blacked out on MLB.tv? I’m all the way up in CT so the only time its blacked out is if they play Mets, Yankess or Red Sox.

  17. Eli Says:
    September 14th, 2008 at 7:43 pm

    any1 know where i can listen to this game for free on internet?

  18. EastFallowfield Says:
    September 14th, 2008 at 7:46 pm

    XM radio has the ESPN radio guys on, so if you get ESPN baseball on your radio that’s free.

  19. Eli Says:
    September 14th, 2008 at 7:52 pm

    eh i cant find anything…go howard tho

  20. SJ Mike Says:
    September 14th, 2008 at 7:52 pm

    Suppan keeps stretching his back or something. He might injured.

  21. R.Mac Says:
    September 14th, 2008 at 7:53 pm

    Sorry to be off topic but make sure you all turn on Sportscenter tonight and watch the highlights of the end of the Broncos-Chargers game. Craziest ending to a football game i have ever seen. The Chargers got robbed. Go Birds.

  22. Eli Says:
    September 14th, 2008 at 7:54 pm

    ya that game was insane. darren sproles, brandon marshall, cutler, worst call ever made. huge comeback. game of the day easily

  23. SJ Mike Says:
    September 14th, 2008 at 7:59 pm

    Haha, great job there Myers to get his first RBI!

  24. Tim Malcolm Says:
    September 14th, 2008 at 8:05 pm

    WOW!

  25. Rob Cowie Says:
    September 14th, 2008 at 8:06 pm

    That comeback shouldn’t of even happened. Refs need to let the play happen and swallow the whistle, that was definitly a fumble.

  26. Jamie Says:
    September 14th, 2008 at 8:09 pm

    Nice start. I’d like to see about 16 runs on the board for us by the end of the night. Oh, and less than 16 for the Brewers.

  27. Tim Malcolm Says:
    September 14th, 2008 at 8:10 pm

    Yeah, Chargers got jobbed. Then again though, I got to see that and the 49ers win and the end to Falcons/Bucs and Jets/Patriots all in a few minutes. Love Sunday Ticket.

  28. christopher Says:
    September 14th, 2008 at 8:11 pm

    myers might give vic and rollins a run for their money with speed like that!

  29. Manny Says:
    September 14th, 2008 at 8:18 pm

    Myers is looking solid!!

    I have MLB Extra Innings and can’t find the Phillies game :(

  30. Glenn Says:
    September 14th, 2008 at 8:21 pm

    http://www.myp2pforum.eu/mlb-baseball/27108-baseball-today-sept-14-a.html

    hola…. thats where i watch all my games down here in NC

  31. Brian Says:
    September 14th, 2008 at 8:23 pm

    Just like all Sunday night games its blacked out on extra innings and mlb tv except in local markets

  32. Brian Says:
    September 14th, 2008 at 8:25 pm

    I wish I had sunday ticket for nfl but I would have to give up csn in philly which isn’t on the dish….friggin comcast

  33. R.Mac Says:
    September 14th, 2008 at 8:26 pm

    Yea I love how CSN is on Verizon Fios but not Directv…..somebody explain that one to me.

  34. Glenn Says:
    September 14th, 2008 at 8:28 pm

    that p2p site is free too

  35. Georgie Says:
    September 14th, 2008 at 8:29 pm

    yeah, we have to carry cable just for csn.

  36. NEPA Says:
    September 14th, 2008 at 8:29 pm

    I’m listening on the radio, but the crowd seems to be going crazy, I wish I was able to watch.

  37. Tim Malcolm Says:
    September 14th, 2008 at 8:30 pm

    I’m doing gameday audio tonight. Great to hear the crowd, and Franzke is good.

  38. SJ Mike Says:
    September 14th, 2008 at 8:31 pm

    NEPA, the rally towels have also returned too. It is electric. Myers is dealing so far.

    Cubs up 1-0 in the 3rd, btw.

  39. Georgie Says:
    September 14th, 2008 at 8:32 pm

    Pat the bat!!!!

  40. Durbinator Says:
    September 14th, 2008 at 8:32 pm

    PAT THE BAT!

  41. SJ Mike Says:
    September 14th, 2008 at 8:36 pm

    McCarthy and Wheeler are having WAY too much fun with the dude who didn’t catch Burrell’s homerun.

  42. Eli Says:
    September 14th, 2008 at 8:36 pm

    god exists.

  43. SJ Mike Says:
    September 14th, 2008 at 8:39 pm

    Cubbies take a 3-0 lead over Houston now in the 3rd.

  44. Rob Cowie Says:
    September 14th, 2008 at 8:40 pm

    Its bs how we can’t get verizon fios in philly. I’d dump cable if it weren’t for csn. My cable is constantly fuzzy, frozen or not working. The comcast tech said I had the worst cable network connection he has seen in the 18 yrs of working with comcast.

  45. Ryk Says:
    September 14th, 2008 at 8:41 pm

    Eli, the only place I found where you can listen to the game is on MLB gameday audio. It’s $15 for an entire season and you can listen to any game from any team, and it’s archived, so if you wanted to go back and listen to Lester’s no-hitter, it’s there for you. That has been a God-send for me, as I now live in Canada and can’t watch a game that doesn’t include the Jays, unless it’s on FOX. Probably a waste of money this late in the season, but it’s nice to have. Go Phils!!

  46. Georgie Says:
    September 14th, 2008 at 8:42 pm

    I’m so used to satellite now that I hate to have to switch over to cable, and since getting HD, don’t even like to watch stuff not in HD.

  47. Manny Says:
    September 14th, 2008 at 8:45 pm

    Glenn, thank you very much for the link! I’m watching the game now online via TVAnts

  48. SJ Mike Says:
    September 14th, 2008 at 8:45 pm

    4-0 now Cubbies over Houston.

  49. SJ Mike Says:
    September 14th, 2008 at 8:47 pm

    5-0 now Cubbies.

  50. Whisky Priest Says:
    September 14th, 2008 at 8:48 pm

    We got some sweet luck on Coste getting to third and Myers coming in safe at home… damn those were both close!

    Listen to that crowd though: everyone is into it. Cheering for individual pitches, going nuts for every hit, booing meetings at the mound. Shit I love this city!

  51. NJ Says:
    September 14th, 2008 at 8:49 pm

    Series like this just make you wonder how the Phils struggled so much of the year… Vic’s become a much better all-around hitter the past couple of months, credit to Charlie putting him in a position to use his bat more than his legs.

  52. Manny Says:
    September 14th, 2008 at 8:51 pm

    This is why I love this team….

  53. NJ Says:
    September 14th, 2008 at 8:52 pm

    Because your a masochist?

  54. Georgie Says:
    September 14th, 2008 at 8:54 pm

    Wheels and TMac are just giddy tonite.

  55. christopher Says:
    September 14th, 2008 at 8:55 pm

    loving this effort from myers on 3 days rest

  56. NJ Says:
    September 14th, 2008 at 8:55 pm

    Myers continues to be lights out but what do you guys thinks going to happen with next season? He came on strong in the second half last year similarly to this year but it’s an awefully long off-season for someone with the kind of head Myers has on him to be away from the mound…

  57. Glenn Says:
    September 14th, 2008 at 8:56 pm

    manny.. no problem, didn’t want you guys to think it was a spam site. I moved to NC from philly a few months ago… Used slingbox but it was a pain in the ass. They usually post every game on that site so im happy

    -go phils!

  58. mikemike Says:
    September 14th, 2008 at 8:56 pm

    Nj Says please stop with the big words. I have to keep looking up those words you use and it stops me from posting .

  59. Manny Says:
    September 14th, 2008 at 8:56 pm

    No, NJ… because this team makes baseball more exciting, thrilling…

  60. NEPA Says:
    September 14th, 2008 at 8:57 pm

    Manny/Glenn, I downloaded the media player for the p2p site, but can’t get it to play the actual game. How’d you get it playing?

  61. Manny Says:
    September 14th, 2008 at 8:58 pm

    Yea Glenn, thanks again for the link. It works, people, and it’s free…

  62. Georgie Says:
    September 14th, 2008 at 8:59 pm

    NJ, I wonder about that long off-season for Myers too, I think he has a bit of ADD.

  63. NJ Says:
    September 14th, 2008 at 8:59 pm

    big words?

    I know Manny, every time I think I’m getting into the swing of getting excited the offense seems to go cold or there’s a bullpen implosion, beautiful thing when their on their game though… Go Phils!

  64. SJ Mike Says:
    September 14th, 2008 at 8:59 pm

    Georgie, I noticed Wheels and TMac being giddy also. They’re really close to “tee hee hee” giggling methinks.

  65. Manny Says:
    September 14th, 2008 at 9:00 pm

    NEPA, so you have TVAnts installed already, right? Open it. Now go to the link Glenn posted and just click on the “PS4/VP4 on Tvants, 200k (Phillies Feed)” link. That’s it…let me know if it doesn’t work

  66. EastFallowfield Says:
    September 14th, 2008 at 9:01 pm

    “I really believe that we haven’t played the way we’re capable of playing,” Pat Burrell said. “We’ve been pretty inconsistent all year, and to be in the situation we’re in we’re fortunate. I think there is better baseball still to be played.”

  67. Georgie Says:
    September 14th, 2008 at 9:02 pm

    SJ, I’ll bet they’re passing notes to each other.

  68. NEPA Says:
    September 14th, 2008 at 9:02 pm

    Is TVAnts the same thing as the VLC media player? That’s the only thing I installed.

  69. Glenn Says:
    September 14th, 2008 at 9:02 pm

    some of the links require different applications. Most times i use TVants. After you have the correct application installed just click on the link in the forum.

    Except for the stupid chinese banners, it seems to run pretty well.

  70. Glenn Says:
    September 14th, 2008 at 9:05 pm

    I believe that VLC is a media player just like KMP, or Windows Media

  71. SJ Mike Says:
    September 14th, 2008 at 9:05 pm

    Georgie, they’re one step away from playing truth or dare with Harry, Sarge, and LA.

  72. Manny Says:
    September 14th, 2008 at 9:06 pm

    NEPA you should try and download TVAnts. It’s quick and easy and straightforward.

    If not, then try this out:
    In VLC, go to “File” and open a network stream.
    * In the HTTP/HTTPS/FTP/MMS box, paste in “http://localhost:16900/1.asf”
    * Click on “OK”

    If that doesn’t work, then you’ll need to download TVAnts

  73. NJ Says:
    September 14th, 2008 at 9:06 pm

    anything for MAC?

  74. NEPA Says:
    September 14th, 2008 at 9:08 pm

    Yea, just tried downloading TVAnts but it was going to slow, could be my schools server.

  75. Georgie Says:
    September 14th, 2008 at 9:09 pm

    SJ, then they’re all going to a Hannah Montana concert.

  76. SJ Mike Says:
    September 14th, 2008 at 9:11 pm

    We better stop before we start getting just as weird….

  77. NEPA Says:
    September 14th, 2008 at 9:12 pm

    haha, i’ve been trying to get this video thing working and in the mean time missed all the comments about t.mac and wheels. very funny

  78. Manny Says:
    September 14th, 2008 at 9:12 pm

    NEPA, I downloaded it from this website:

    http://www.myp2p.eu/softwareitem.php?softwareid=4&part=software

    Scroll down and click the link next to “Myp2p Mirror 2″ under “Downloads”

    Download time was less than a minute

  79. Georgie Says:
    September 14th, 2008 at 9:13 pm

    I’m pretty sure we’re already there!

  80. SJ Mike Says:
    September 14th, 2008 at 9:14 pm

    NEPA, seriously, Wheels and TMac sound like they’re at a teenager’s slumber party. When Burrell hit his monster homerun, they spent 10 minutes talking about a guy in the upper deck who almost caught it. And then pulled out the red video pen and dissecting it as if it were a football play (X’s and O’s).

    They have a case of the giggles tonight.

  81. VAPennStater Says:
    September 14th, 2008 at 9:16 pm

    or a case of beer with it being a double header

  82. ataraxite Says:
    September 14th, 2008 at 9:17 pm

    Why is Brett Myers spitting out his water? Doesn’t he need to stay hydrated?

  83. Georgie Says:
    September 14th, 2008 at 9:17 pm

    If he drinks too much too fast he’ll hurl.

  84. Ryk Says:
    September 14th, 2008 at 9:18 pm

    Manny, you rock. I’ve been waiting for it to connect for almost 10 minutes until your little gem.

  85. Manny Says:
    September 14th, 2008 at 9:23 pm

    haha.. glad to help Ryk
    Make sure the application is on before clicking the link on the website Glenn posted . It takes 1-3 minutes for the video to buffer/play

  86. Manny Says:
    September 14th, 2008 at 9:25 pm

    It would be great to see Myers get a complete game

  87. Georgie Says:
    September 14th, 2008 at 9:26 pm

    Hats off to our 4 starters this series, they were awesome.

  88. NEPA Says:
    September 14th, 2008 at 9:26 pm

    Finally got it working, thanks a lot. The video quality is ok at best, but its better than nothing.

  89. Manny Says:
    September 14th, 2008 at 9:28 pm

    It’s also like 20 seconds delayed

  90. Ryk Says:
    September 14th, 2008 at 9:28 pm

    Nah, They should pull him. We may need him on another 3-days rest on Wednesday against the Braves. :) Happ, Eaton, or Kendrick? Ya gotta go with J.A for that one.

  91. Eli Says:
    September 14th, 2008 at 9:33 pm

    this website is awesome..thank you

  92. SJ Mike Says:
    September 14th, 2008 at 9:36 pm

    80 pitches with 1 out in the 8th? Wow.

  93. Manny Says:
    September 14th, 2008 at 9:38 pm

    Ryk, Wednesday is only 2-days rest for him.

  94. Manny Says:
    September 14th, 2008 at 9:40 pm

    Myers, the more he pitches, the better he gets

  95. christopher Says:
    September 14th, 2008 at 9:40 pm

    myers is throwing one of the best games of his career on 3 days rest, in a super high pressure situation, against a very good offense. insane.

  96. Jason Says:
    September 14th, 2008 at 9:40 pm

    So are we letting everyone who jumped off the bandwagon back on?

    Tim, you are included in that, despite the fact you will write some verbose non-apology saying how you were never off.

  97. Georgie Says:
    September 14th, 2008 at 9:41 pm

    He is unbelievable tonite, really pumped.

  98. SJ Mike Says:
    September 14th, 2008 at 9:42 pm

    How does the rotation line up after tonight?

  99. Ryk Says:
    September 14th, 2008 at 9:43 pm

    Yeah, I know, Manny. It was a joke, but then I realized it was 2 days after I posted. ah well.

  100. Ryk Says:
    September 14th, 2008 at 9:44 pm

    Nice! They’re gunna leave him out there for the 9th.

  101. PhillyGirlinMichigan Says:
    September 14th, 2008 at 9:46 pm

    Great Series! Glad MLB.tv changed its mind and is showing the game.

  102. NEPA Says:
    September 14th, 2008 at 9:48 pm

    Damn, how long ago did MLB.tv take the blackout off?

  103. PhillyGirlinMichigan Says:
    September 14th, 2008 at 9:49 pm

    I noticed it in the 6th that the TV icon had changed. Sorry, should have said something earlier.

  104. Georgie Says:
    September 14th, 2008 at 9:50 pm

    I guess Moyer will go Tues, but Hamels would be going on 3 days rest Wed.

  105. SJ Mike Says:
    September 14th, 2008 at 9:51 pm

    I’m guessing Happ may spot start on Wednesday.

  106. NEPA Says:
    September 14th, 2008 at 9:51 pm

    Ya, gotta throw Happ out there Wednesday. Kendrick has used up all of his chances and the idea of Eaton is laughable.

  107. Georgie Says:
    September 14th, 2008 at 9:51 pm

    Or Kendrick or Eaton-lol!

  108. Manny Says:
    September 14th, 2008 at 9:52 pm

    I love the towels, man….this is our push for the playoffs….

    I hope that sweeping this series will take care of all the naysayers who stopped believing in our team’s chances.

  109. Manny Says:
    September 14th, 2008 at 9:53 pm

    Probably it will be:
    Tuesday Moyer
    Wed Happ
    Thurs Hamels

  110. SJ Mike Says:
    September 14th, 2008 at 9:54 pm

    They just have to carry this into Atlanta and Florida. They put themsleves in a position to take the lead in both and they must capitalize and then maintain.

  111. Georgie Says:
    September 14th, 2008 at 9:54 pm

    Why do fans need props to go nuts? Just go crazy, no need to be uptight, it’s a ballgame.

  112. Tim Malcolm Says:
    September 14th, 2008 at 9:55 pm

    Wow Jason, I was never off. Never. Chill out, dude.

  113. Manny Says:
    September 14th, 2008 at 9:56 pm

    I had no idea the Mets lost today!!

  114. SJ Mike Says:
    September 14th, 2008 at 9:56 pm

    Hey, I went to the Friday game last year before they won the division. Hamels pitched 8 innings, 13ks and I got my rally towel.

    I loved my rally towel. It’s hanging on my wall, especially since I met Mitch Williams that night and he signed it!

  115. NEPA Says:
    September 14th, 2008 at 9:57 pm

    Wow, just unbelievable.

  116. Ryk Says:
    September 14th, 2008 at 9:57 pm

    The only thing that scares me about Atlanta is that they’re playing inspired baseball right now, no doubt loving the role of spoiler. But we’ve done well vs them this year. It helps that the Crew have the Cubbies next week too.

  117. Manny Says:
    September 14th, 2008 at 9:58 pm

    SJ Mike, I was there too… I was kinda drunk, I think we won 6-0 against the Nats and Hamels was amazing. I got my towel that day too, ha… and now I have it on my wall!!

  118. Geoff Says:
    September 14th, 2008 at 9:58 pm

    YES! outstanding stud performance by brett myers on 3 days rest.

  119. Eli Says:
    September 14th, 2008 at 9:59 pm

    wow, what a weekend. go birds tmrw

  120. Geoff Says:
    September 14th, 2008 at 9:59 pm

    the brewers hacked that lead like it was nothing, wow…

  121. Manny Says:
    September 14th, 2008 at 9:59 pm

    Myers: BRILLIANT!!

  122. christopher Says:
    September 14th, 2008 at 10:00 pm

    what an amazing win to cap off maybe what will end up the most important series of the season.

  123. Manny Says:
    September 14th, 2008 at 10:00 pm

    Hmmm..the Mets are coming to DC tomorrow…I may end up going to cheer the home team and watch the Mets lose!

  124. Georgie Says:
    September 14th, 2008 at 10:01 pm

    I want a rally towel!

  125. Brian Michael Says:
    September 14th, 2008 at 10:04 pm

    Yes, I may go to one of the Nats games this week too.

  126. SJ Mike Says:
    September 14th, 2008 at 10:04 pm

    Manny, it was quite an amazing game to go to! My girlfriend (who is not much of a sports fan) knew how big and important the series was, so insisted we go. So we stood in line and got standing room only tickets. Stood the whole game, met Mitch Williams, freakin’ amazing game!

    I love me some rally towels!

    Man, I’m excited again! Things looked very grim 4 days ago!

  127. Georgie Says:
    September 14th, 2008 at 10:07 pm

    Very cool of your girlfriend to do that SJ, I’ve been bugging my husband all season to take me to a game, but so far, no dice. He’s just pissed cause the O’s suck.

  128. Griffin Says:
    September 14th, 2008 at 10:09 pm

    What a weekend, props to the Phils. I doubted them and they made me look silly. Keep it up, Muts are choking!!!!

  129. SJ Mike Says:
    September 14th, 2008 at 10:10 pm

    Ha! My girlfriend is from North Jersey and obviously they are all Yankees, Mets, and Giants fans up there. She isn’t a fan of anything really. But I’m converted her into a Phillie fan. She roots for them, watches them now when she gets them up there. She actually yells at the TV when something goes wrong more then me!

    She loves going to the ballpark. She loves the Phanatic. The only thing she hates is rivalries and trash talking, because she’s obviously a NYC gal. So the only games she refuses to go to are Phils Vs. Mets games.

  130. Georgie Says:
    September 14th, 2008 at 10:11 pm

    Don M is going to rip all us naysayers a new one.

  131. Real Mets Fan Says:
    September 14th, 2008 at 10:15 pm

    congrats to you phillies for sweeping the brewers and helping yourselves and the mets with this sweep. (How the mets are now the wild card leaders by one game) The mets played the brewers last week and also swept then in a three game series. Put aside the mets phillies battle for a second and let me ask ALL phillie phans this question: How uninpresed were you with the brewers, and how many of you yhought to yourselves THIS TEAM SUCKS HOW THE HELL ARE THEY WINNING THE WILD CARD AT THIS POINT IN THE SEASON? As a mets fan as All mets fans we were not impressed. We all thought they sucked. Once again congrats. The mets and phillies in a NLCS championship series??? Awesome, bring it on.

  132. Ryk Says:
    September 14th, 2008 at 10:18 pm

    I can’t wait to hear what the Muts fans have to say when we get to the playoffs again. We were aparently lucky that the Muts choked last year, and I’m sure they’ll say the same about the Brewers collapse. They fail to notice the Phils record in September last year, and that this year, we have come up big when it mattered (ie: the sweep of the Brewers.) Yes, the Phils are definately fortunate that their opponents are giving them opportunities late in the season. but the Phils are taking advantage of them. That’s huge. that’s what makes them a playoff team.

  133. Manny Says:
    September 14th, 2008 at 10:19 pm

    It would be awesome to see Phillies-Mets in NLCS, Real Mets Fan…. but of course, with the Phillies winning the NL East first!

  134. NEPA Says:
    September 14th, 2008 at 10:20 pm

    No hitter for Zambrano.

  135. SJ Mike Says:
    September 14th, 2008 at 10:20 pm

    Real Mets Fan,

    I was thinking the same thing sorta about the Brewers. Although we missed Sabathia and Sheets was off his game, the Brewers just seemed to be playing jumpy and uptight. They’re not playing like playoff caliber teams (not that we are)….

    And I honestly think an NLCS between our two teams would be extremely exciting. It’ll be heartbreaking for whoever loses, but man would it be damn good baseball.

  136. Manny Says:
    September 14th, 2008 at 10:20 pm

    Zambrano and the Cubs just got a no-hitter… good luck Brewers!

  137. Manny Says:
    September 14th, 2008 at 10:21 pm

    A good NLCS between the Mets and Phillies could put the Yankees-Red Sox rivalry on its knees hehe

  138. Real Mets Fan Says:
    September 14th, 2008 at 10:23 pm

    Win division, win wild card.. Playoffs is playoffs. In the last 10 years correct me if I’m wrong. 5 world series champs via wild card. If the Phillies go to the Playoffs via wildcard would you care. If the Mets are in via the wildcard I won;t care

  139. Georgie Says:
    September 14th, 2008 at 10:23 pm

    Oh, btw, I was watching some of the St Louis Rams game today, and believe me, those fans know how to boo!

  140. Manny Says:
    September 14th, 2008 at 10:23 pm

    It’s always good to get the division title though… another flag in Citizens Bank park

  141. Geoff Says:
    September 14th, 2008 at 10:24 pm

    hes annoying like that. fans are fans, they get mad and flip out sometimes. having ppl that claim moral authority over us because they are lapdogs is annoying….

    im just happy they swept. brett myers was amazing tonight

  142. Richie Allen Says:
    September 14th, 2008 at 10:25 pm

    AHA….So it all comes down to this fact…..Never ….get down on the Phils,cause you never know…All we needed was a chance because deep down this is a pretty good team ….. Our pitching is holding us together.And weve been getting timely hitting.

    Its soon to be playoff time…. we still are not in yet,but after today ,you have to like our chances.

    GO PHILS

    .

  143. SJ Mike Says:
    September 14th, 2008 at 10:26 pm

    Real Mets Fan, I agree. I don’t care how you get into the playoffs because either way you’re in. From that point on, it is fair game.

    If the Phils and Mets were tied for both Wildcard and Division on the last day, I would honestly say have the division if it meant saving our pitchers for the playoffs so there is no 1 game playoff.

  144. Jason Says:
    September 14th, 2008 at 10:30 pm

    Haha Tim, just busting your balls.

    Go Phils.

  145. Geoff Says:
    September 14th, 2008 at 10:36 pm

    oh its on now…the brewers, say it with me, are a FRAUD!!!!! bigtime. its livening to know theyre fake as hell. outside sabathia and sheets theyve got NOTHING.

    i was there on saturday….manny parra turned in the single worst pitching performance ive EVER seen in person, hes horrible….

  146. Greg B Says:
    September 14th, 2008 at 10:36 pm

    Yes, I agree that a lot of fans on this site had mailed it in after the Nationals loss and the Marlins day game loss.
    What a difference 4 games can make. But I’m not overplaying our hand, because I agree that the Brewers were totally listless.
    The Braves and Marlins will certainly play better and we need a successful road trip.
    It is nice to see those last 6 games at home, it sounds as if the Phils are starting to feed off the crowd a little.

    Big days today from Blanton and Myers (7 and 9 IP) to rest our weary pen (especially Durbin and Romero) an extra day

  147. Ryan Says:
    September 14th, 2008 at 10:38 pm

    The Phils have crushed the Braves all year, so let’s hope that trend continues. Hopefully the Cubbies won’t clinch the division before the Mets come in, so they’ll have to pitch Zambrano and their good starters.

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    October 15th, 2008 at 7:41 pm

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