NLCS Game 2 : Dodgers At Phillies (1-0)

Posted by Tim Malcolm, Fri, October 10, 2008 02:15 PM


Game 2 : National League Championship Series
Phillies lead 1-0
Los Angeles Dodgers at Philadelphia Phillies
Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia

4:35 p.m. / 72, sunny
Chad Billingsley (16-10, 3.14 ERA) vs. Brett Myers (10-13, 4.55 ERA)

With a 1-0 lead in the NLCS, Brett Myers takes the mound for the Phillies against the Dodgers. The right-hander went seven strong against Milwaukee in game two of the NLDS, gaining the win over CC Sabathia.

Chad Billingsley will get the ball for Los Angeles. He was hit hard when he faced the Phils last, but is a hard-throwing righty with a devastating slider.

News & Notes

Seven Phillie hitters are .300 or better against Billingsley. Ryan Howard has a home run in six at bats against him. … Pat Burrell is 32 today. … The Phillies were 60-48 against right-handed starters in 2008. … The Phillies were 24-24 in day games in 2008, and 2-0 in the playoffs. … And in day games Myers was 2-4 with a 5.70 ERA. … Of Dodger starters, Matt Kemp is best against Myers, 4-for-10 with a home run. … Chase Utley’s home run last night was just his fourth since the Phillies played the Dodgers at Chavez Ravine.

The Lineup

Jimmy Rollins / SS
Shane Victorino / CF
Chase Utley / 2B
Ryan Howard / 1B
Pat Burrell / LF
Jayson Werth / RF
Greg Dobbs / 3B
Carlos Ruiz / C
Brett Myers / P

Your Gameday Beer

Tonight, we go back to Sierra Nevada Pale Ale. This earthy little brew is phenomenal. I love it. It’s bitter but beautiful in its taste. I’d eat a nice, fat cheeseburger and onion rings with it. Anything will do, really. Tonight it’s about Myers, getting the job done, setting up the offense for success, and giving the crowd a lot to yell about. Let’s get that 2-0 lead tonight and put the Dodgers on their backs. It’s the only way to live.

For The Gipper

Our thoughts and prayers go out to Charlie Manuel, who lost his mother today. He will manage the team today.

Go Phillies!

Related posts:

  1. NLCS Game 5 : Phillies (3-1) At Dodgers
  2. NLCS Game 4 : Phillies (2-1) At Dodgers
  3. NLCS Game 3 : Phillies (2-0) At Dodgers
  4. NLCS Game 1 : Dodgers At Phillies
  5. Phils Pound, Then Contain Dodgers For Game 2 Win

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194 Responses to “NLCS Game 2 : Dodgers At Phillies (1-0)”

  1. NEPA Says:
    October 10th, 2008 at 2:17 pm

    Love seeing Dobbs in there. What a hitter.

  2. Craig Says:
    October 10th, 2008 at 2:18 pm

    ESPN are reporting that Charlie Manuels mother passed away last night / today.

  3. dan Says:
    October 10th, 2008 at 2:23 pm

    Good move throwing another lefty in the mix. Kuo only threw 15 last night but I think there’s a good shot we’ll get to see Beimel tonight. Go Phils!!!

  4. Evan Says:
    October 10th, 2008 at 2:40 pm

    Dobbs is a good choice, they need the offense to score runs in a couple different innings.

  5. Gary B Says:
    October 10th, 2008 at 2:44 pm

    Great Gameday Brew…it doesn’t get much better than a Sierra Nevada Pale Ale. Unfortunately with the economy, I’ll be drinking Miller Lite cans!

    Myers has to go out and get’em tonight! Looking forward to it!

  6. Eamonn Says:
    October 10th, 2008 at 3:10 pm

    Aren’t the Phils 2-0 in day games in 2008? Games 1 and 4 vs. the Brewers…

  7. Tim Malcolm Says:
    October 10th, 2008 at 3:20 pm

    That’s the second time I’ve mixed up Brewers games. Yeesh. My head is spinning.

  8. Fred Says:
    October 10th, 2008 at 3:37 pm

    Condolences to Charlie over the loss of his mother.

  9. christopher Says:
    October 10th, 2008 at 3:39 pm

    my heart goes out to uncle chollie. RIP mrs. manuel.

  10. Go Blue! Says:
    October 10th, 2008 at 3:50 pm

    “Our thoughts and prayers go out to Charlie Manuel, who lost his mother today. He will manage the team today.”

    I’m a Dodgers troll, but that news truly does suck.

  11. CJ Says:
    October 10th, 2008 at 3:51 pm

    Am I a jerk to be worried that they are totally reliant on the long ball?

    Or am I a jerk for other reasons?

  12. Gabriel Says:
    October 10th, 2008 at 3:56 pm

    only a few more minutes!!! lets go phils! i’m all aboard that redneck express! big game, big moment, big brett! looking at that lineup in billingsly eyes must be scary… all those power lefties… i wouldn’t be surprised if the bat has another gamebreaking hit… lets go phightin!!!!!!!

  13. Clare Says:
    October 10th, 2008 at 3:57 pm

    They just played the shit out of the Cubs while complimenting the Phillies and us (the fans). awesome!!!

  14. K T Says:
    October 10th, 2008 at 4:00 pm

    First of all I would like to pass along my sympathies to Charlie Manual and his Family…

    Now on to Baseball…

    This could either fire up your team or make them depressed…I was expecting a split in Philly and this could ruin my plans

    Good game last night…Game could have gone either way…looking for a different outcome tonight…Go Dodgers

  15. Georgie Says:
    October 10th, 2008 at 4:02 pm

    I know it may not be right or reasonable or logical, but I am always on pins and needles when Myers pitches.

    Tim, you have really worked your butt off lately with all this great info, whose head wouldn’t be spinning?

  16. Gabriel Says:
    October 10th, 2008 at 4:04 pm

    ruin your plans?!?! i think it may have ruined uncle charlie’s day/week/month/year! when your mom passes i’ll offer my sympathies to you and then tell you it messed up my plans for a sporting event

  17. Rob Cowie Says:
    October 10th, 2008 at 4:06 pm

    Brian and I will be on hand for game two, adding in game tidbits as we see fit. I’m actually on the El now heading down and I know this kid is going to kill me for being late.

  18. Keith Says:
    October 10th, 2008 at 4:13 pm

    Go Phillies!

  19. Chase Mutley Says:
    October 10th, 2008 at 4:20 pm

    “I know it may not be right or reasonable or logical, but I am always on pins and needles when Myers pitches.”

    How could you do anything else?! Myers has been a question mark all season. He’s such a loose cannon that you never know what you’re gonna get.

    For a million reasons, my anxiety level for this game is through the roof. Last game at home until 6, Pat’s birthday, Charlie’s mother, the pot of coffee I’ve drank at work — I hope the team takes a commanding lead early in the game. I can’t take much else.

  20. NEPA Says:
    October 10th, 2008 at 4:22 pm

    Well, first story line that Joe Buck brings up – ballpark dimensions.

  21. Michael S Says:
    October 10th, 2008 at 4:23 pm

    STOP TALKING ABOUT THE DIMENSIONS! Both teams are playing in the same park!

  22. Georgie Says:
    October 10th, 2008 at 4:24 pm

    So now it’s the ballpark’s fault that the Dodgers lost last night? Give me a break!

  23. Gabriel Says:
    October 10th, 2008 at 4:27 pm

    hahah i hate buck/mccarver

  24. Brian Says:
    October 10th, 2008 at 4:27 pm

    Fireworks on a sunny day really don’t work

  25. Gabriel Says:
    October 10th, 2008 at 4:27 pm

    biemel looks like an ex-heroin user geez

  26. Brian Says:
    October 10th, 2008 at 4:28 pm

    Good start

  27. Gabriel Says:
    October 10th, 2008 at 4:29 pm

    i love that curve

  28. NEPA Says:
    October 10th, 2008 at 4:29 pm

    Haha Gabriel – I was thinking something along those lines.

  29. NEPA Says:
    October 10th, 2008 at 4:31 pm

    woah brett.

  30. Gabriel Says:
    October 10th, 2008 at 4:32 pm

    whoah indeed… now THATS pitching arouond the guy…

  31. Brian Says:
    October 10th, 2008 at 4:32 pm

    settle down brett

  32. Keith Says:
    October 10th, 2008 at 4:33 pm

    yea Myers, strike that Manny out.

  33. Brian Says:
    October 10th, 2008 at 4:33 pm

    Nice

  34. Gabriel Says:
    October 10th, 2008 at 4:34 pm

    is everyone else (besides cowie and brian) at work too? i HATE that i can’t have a beer right now!

  35. Gabriel Says:
    October 10th, 2008 at 4:35 pm

    whoo! best mascot in the game!!!

  36. NEPA Says:
    October 10th, 2008 at 4:36 pm

    hahaha, i hope im not the only one who laughed out loud at that phanatic shit

  37. Brian Says:
    October 10th, 2008 at 4:36 pm

    That was pretty funny

  38. NJ Says:
    October 10th, 2008 at 4:36 pm

    Hey was that Fanny Ramirez?

  39. Georgie Says:
    October 10th, 2008 at 4:37 pm

    No NEPA, you’re not alone there, the Phanatic cracks me up too.

  40. Tim Malcolm Says:
    October 10th, 2008 at 4:37 pm

    I laughed aloud; everybody stared at me weirdly.

  41. Chase Mutley Says:
    October 10th, 2008 at 4:38 pm

    Listening on the internet, what’d the Phanatic do?

  42. NEPA Says:
    October 10th, 2008 at 4:38 pm

    the Carlos Ruiz and the Howard impressions had me dyin.

  43. christopher Says:
    October 10th, 2008 at 4:39 pm

    for myers, coming out with a 1st inning like that is huge.

  44. Brian Says:
    October 10th, 2008 at 4:39 pm

    He mimed the starting lineup for the fox set up

  45. Josh Says:
    October 10th, 2008 at 4:41 pm

    Time for Howard to step up and do something. Let’s get something early on this guy!

  46. Gabriel Says:
    October 10th, 2008 at 4:41 pm

    howard better not swing at a single pitch his next time around…

  47. Matty Says:
    October 10th, 2008 at 4:47 pm

    Is Dave Kingman dead? If he is, did he reincarnate himself in the form of Ryan Howard? If he isn’t, is he Howard’s personal hitting coach?

  48. Gabriel Says:
    October 10th, 2008 at 4:50 pm

    wow i cant believe nobody scored on that one…

  49. Georgie Says:
    October 10th, 2008 at 4:51 pm

    Haha, Dave Kingman!

  50. Gabriel Says:
    October 10th, 2008 at 4:52 pm

    telegraphing his pitches… two 0 – 2 counts and all three 3rd pitches were breaking balls… mix in the high heat brett!!! nice strikeout…

  51. Gabriel Says:
    October 10th, 2008 at 4:56 pm

    he only gave up 1… i’ll take it… but damn billingsly with the bat…

  52. Matty Says:
    October 10th, 2008 at 4:57 pm

    I would like to see the bottom of the order do something here….

  53. Paul Says:
    October 10th, 2008 at 4:59 pm

    Minor victory to only give up 1. Time to get it right back.

  54. Gabriel Says:
    October 10th, 2008 at 5:02 pm

    here we go dobber!

  55. Keith Says:
    October 10th, 2008 at 5:03 pm

    yes, a hit!

  56. Gabriel Says:
    October 10th, 2008 at 5:05 pm

    vamanos carlos!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  57. Paul Says:
    October 10th, 2008 at 5:05 pm

    Come Ruiz, at least turn the lineup over.

  58. Keith Says:
    October 10th, 2008 at 5:05 pm

    RUIZ!!! lol yea baby.

  59. Matty Says:
    October 10th, 2008 at 5:05 pm

    YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  60. NEPA Says:
    October 10th, 2008 at 5:05 pm

    What a hitter Dobbs is. And did not see that coming from CHOOCH.

  61. holly Says:
    October 10th, 2008 at 5:05 pm

    Yes Ruiz!

  62. christopher Says:
    October 10th, 2008 at 5:05 pm

    there you go ruiz!!

  63. Georgie Says:
    October 10th, 2008 at 5:05 pm

    Matty, the Phillies Phever Cowbell Remix is a riot, I have a Phillies Fever t-shirt from 1980, and I”ve been trying to remember that song, thanks for the memories.

  64. Paul Says:
    October 10th, 2008 at 5:05 pm

    Even BETTER!!! Well done Ruiz!!!

  65. NEPA Says:
    October 10th, 2008 at 5:05 pm

    MYERS! wow

  66. Josh Says:
    October 10th, 2008 at 5:06 pm

    YEAH CARLOS!!

  67. Matty Says:
    October 10th, 2008 at 5:06 pm

    I just peed a little

  68. Keith Says:
    October 10th, 2008 at 5:06 pm

    Myers!!!! yahoo lol.

  69. Craig Says:
    October 10th, 2008 at 5:06 pm

    Sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet

    Myers and Ruiz the RBI machines

  70. Brian Says:
    October 10th, 2008 at 5:06 pm

    How bout Myers!!

  71. holly Says:
    October 10th, 2008 at 5:06 pm

    oh my god!

  72. NJ Says:
    October 10th, 2008 at 5:06 pm

    Carlos Whoiz? Great job by the ‘kid’

  73. christopher Says:
    October 10th, 2008 at 5:06 pm

    HOLY CRAP BRETT

  74. NJ Says:
    October 10th, 2008 at 5:07 pm

    I think the word Myers used to describe his hitting after the Sabathia duel as terrible, maybe some guys just hit better in October…

  75. Josh Says:
    October 10th, 2008 at 5:07 pm

    Myers is on fire at the plate!

  76. Dave Says:
    October 10th, 2008 at 5:07 pm

    No one can stop the offensive presence that is Brett Myers.

    (Serious condolences to Charlie and his family)

  77. Keith Says:
    October 10th, 2008 at 5:08 pm

    Rollins! yay.

  78. NEPA Says:
    October 10th, 2008 at 5:08 pm

    NICE, watching brett myers run is painful

  79. Gabriel Says:
    October 10th, 2008 at 5:08 pm

    come on big inning!!!!!!!!!!!!

  80. Craig Says:
    October 10th, 2008 at 5:08 pm

    Myers rounding the bases like a super tanker in reverse

  81. holly Says:
    October 10th, 2008 at 5:08 pm

    great running jimmy!

  82. Gabriel Says:
    October 10th, 2008 at 5:09 pm

    2 out terrors!!!! lets go phils!

  83. Josh Says:
    October 10th, 2008 at 5:10 pm

    C’mon Shane, keep this going!

  84. Keith Says:
    October 10th, 2008 at 5:11 pm

    VICTORINO!!!! 5 hits in a row with 2 outs, yea baby.

  85. NEPA Says:
    October 10th, 2008 at 5:11 pm

    Wow, who could have seen this coming with Ruiz and Myers left to continue the inning.

  86. holly Says:
    October 10th, 2008 at 5:11 pm

    this is that ONE big inning!

  87. Craig Says:
    October 10th, 2008 at 5:11 pm

    Oh this is a big big inning

    You can just hear the commentators crying into their microphones.

  88. Gabriel Says:
    October 10th, 2008 at 5:11 pm

    “the key at-bat this inning was obviously brett myers” – nice commentary guys!

  89. Chase Mutley Says:
    October 10th, 2008 at 5:12 pm

    This is amazing!

  90. Rob Cowie Says:
    October 10th, 2008 at 5:13 pm

    The Beat LA chant is intense here at the stadium

  91. Tim Malcolm Says:
    October 10th, 2008 at 5:13 pm

    Ruiz + Pitchers = Love from me.

  92. NEPA Says:
    October 10th, 2008 at 5:14 pm

    Yea, Rob, that sounded pretty deafening.

  93. Gabriel Says:
    October 10th, 2008 at 5:14 pm

    what was the general consensus? utley and howard had to heat up the bats? how wrong we all were…

  94. Gabriel Says:
    October 10th, 2008 at 5:15 pm

    is billingsly crying?! god i wish i had HD at work…!

  95. Paul Says:
    October 10th, 2008 at 5:15 pm

    I just blinked, and now it’s 4-1!? SWEET!!!

  96. Gabriel Says:
    October 10th, 2008 at 5:16 pm

    i really think he’s crying! hahahahah

  97. NEPA Says:
    October 10th, 2008 at 5:16 pm

    Chances of Ryan Howard seeing a fastball?

  98. Georgie Says:
    October 10th, 2008 at 5:17 pm

    He’s either crying or sweating under his eyes.

  99. Matty Says:
    October 10th, 2008 at 5:17 pm

    He’s only tearing up, no tears have streamed down his face yet, but they are about to. The black Adam Dunn is at it again…

  100. Josh Says:
    October 10th, 2008 at 5:17 pm

    C’mon Howard, just get on…

  101. Paul Says:
    October 10th, 2008 at 5:18 pm

    Crap Howard. Oh well… I’ll take a 4 spot.

  102. Go Blue! Says:
    October 10th, 2008 at 5:19 pm

    “is billingsly crying?!”

    No.

  103. Gabriel Says:
    October 10th, 2008 at 5:20 pm

    1 – jroll
    2 – shane
    3 – chase
    4 – brett myers
    that’s the top of the order next time brett starts… hah!

  104. Chase Mutley Says:
    October 10th, 2008 at 5:20 pm

    I would be crying if I gave up hits to Chooch and the pitcher, just sayin’.

  105. Gabriel Says:
    October 10th, 2008 at 5:22 pm

    go blue, go home… troll your couch, not our blog baggadouche

  106. Keith Says:
    October 10th, 2008 at 5:24 pm

    yea, get that Manny out! :D

  107. NEPA Says:
    October 10th, 2008 at 5:29 pm

    damn, can’t give up more than 1 here. walks will kill ya.

  108. Gabriel Says:
    October 10th, 2008 at 5:32 pm

    come on dobber… u gotta make that play!

  109. Josh Says:
    October 10th, 2008 at 5:32 pm

    Oof, there’s the downside to starting Dobbs…

  110. NEPA Says:
    October 10th, 2008 at 5:34 pm

    YES. alright – great job there by myers limiting the damage.

  111. Keith Says:
    October 10th, 2008 at 5:34 pm

    huge strikeout!

  112. Craig Says:
    October 10th, 2008 at 5:34 pm

    This is a pretty wild game

  113. Rob Cowie Says:
    October 10th, 2008 at 5:34 pm

    Get feliz loose

  114. Josh Says:
    October 10th, 2008 at 5:37 pm

    There you go Brett, no big innings for them. Big strikeout there!

  115. Keith Says:
    October 10th, 2008 at 5:37 pm

    nice bday hit for Burrell.

  116. Craig Says:
    October 10th, 2008 at 5:37 pm

    Pat Ze Bat!

  117. NEPA Says:
    October 10th, 2008 at 5:39 pm

    werth ripped that ball.

  118. christopher Says:
    October 10th, 2008 at 5:39 pm

    JWERTH!

    god i am loving this series so far. what great baseball.

  119. Keith Says:
    October 10th, 2008 at 5:39 pm

    there u go Werth!!! 7 guys with hits.

  120. Gabriel Says:
    October 10th, 2008 at 5:39 pm

    yea 2 on nobody out!

  121. Craig Says:
    October 10th, 2008 at 5:40 pm

    Who’d win a 100 meter race between Pat and Brett?

  122. Keith Says:
    October 10th, 2008 at 5:41 pm

    come on Ruiz!

  123. NEPA Says:
    October 10th, 2008 at 5:41 pm

    I would say Pat. That’s like 110 yards, Pat has to pick up some steam at some point I would hope.

  124. Gabriel Says:
    October 10th, 2008 at 5:42 pm

    ummm, brett another big single? haha lets see it!

  125. Gabriel Says:
    October 10th, 2008 at 5:43 pm

    holy s!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  126. NEPA Says:
    October 10th, 2008 at 5:43 pm

    HOLY SHIT!

  127. Keith Says:
    October 10th, 2008 at 5:43 pm

    Myers is a hitting machine!

  128. Gabriel Says:
    October 10th, 2008 at 5:44 pm

    my earlier post: brett better bat cleanup next time around!!!

  129. Craig Says:
    October 10th, 2008 at 5:44 pm

    ‘Manny’ Myers does it again

  130. Josh Says:
    October 10th, 2008 at 5:44 pm

    Fear him at the plate. Myers is a beast!

  131. Evan Says:
    October 10th, 2008 at 5:47 pm

    I remember when he came back from the minors, one of his first games Meyers pulled out a real clutch double down the line and I thought he had a good approach, but I never saw that again till these playoffs!

  132. NEPA Says:
    October 10th, 2008 at 5:50 pm

    To quote Tim from his NLCS preview regarding Chan Ho Park:

    “If he enters a game at the Bank, Joe Torre is having a problem.”

  133. Andy Says:
    October 10th, 2008 at 5:50 pm

    Brett Myers is the next Reggie Jackson

  134. NEPA Says:
    October 10th, 2008 at 5:51 pm

    unbelievable baseball here.

  135. Craig Says:
    October 10th, 2008 at 5:51 pm

    chug chug chug chug as Myers rounds third..

  136. Keith Says:
    October 10th, 2008 at 5:51 pm

    VICTORINO! triple love.

  137. Andy Says:
    October 10th, 2008 at 5:51 pm

    STOMP STOMP STOMP

  138. Craig Says:
    October 10th, 2008 at 5:52 pm

    Ya know we’ve still only scored in 3 innings so far this series :O)

  139. Dave Says:
    October 10th, 2008 at 5:53 pm

    Myers scored from FIRST!

    Wow!

  140. Josh Says:
    October 10th, 2008 at 5:55 pm

    Yeah, 2 out of 12 Craig!

  141. Josh Says:
    October 10th, 2008 at 5:55 pm

    3 even!

  142. NEPA Says:
    October 10th, 2008 at 5:56 pm

    Howard doesn’t stand a chance.

  143. NEPA Says:
    October 10th, 2008 at 5:58 pm

    That’s good – show Howard’s stats with the bases loaded when there’s only runners on 1st and 3rd.

  144. Craig Says:
    October 10th, 2008 at 6:01 pm

    Nice AB by Howard. Hopefully build a little confidence for the big fella.

  145. NJ Says:
    October 10th, 2008 at 6:02 pm

    The Phils are really rubbing it in tonight like an LA hooker, the Dodger players are probably pretty familiar with the feeling…

  146. Dan Says:
    October 10th, 2008 at 6:05 pm

    only two phils without hits- chase and Ryan

  147. Josh Says:
    October 10th, 2008 at 6:05 pm

    How about a big hit for Pat on his birthday here!

  148. Josh Says:
    October 10th, 2008 at 6:06 pm

    Ah damn :(

  149. Ryk Says:
    October 10th, 2008 at 6:07 pm

    Left work early to catch the 2nd half of the game. 8-2? Seriously? That’s one of the sexiest things I have ever seen.

  150. Evan Says:
    October 10th, 2008 at 6:12 pm

    that sucksssssssssssss

  151. Craig Says:
    October 10th, 2008 at 6:16 pm

    Oh FFS

  152. NEPA Says:
    October 10th, 2008 at 6:16 pm

    Manny holding up 1 finger? Really? Lets calm it down – your gonna need another one of those just to tie it up.

  153. Keith Says:
    October 10th, 2008 at 6:16 pm

    blah, hate Manny.

  154. Dave Says:
    October 10th, 2008 at 6:16 pm

    ….. Dammit Brett!

  155. Rob Cowie Says:
    October 10th, 2008 at 6:17 pm

    Well that sucked

  156. Joe Says:
    October 10th, 2008 at 6:17 pm

    Manny can eat a ****

  157. Evan Says:
    October 10th, 2008 at 6:17 pm

    Manny’s a douche

  158. NEPA Says:
    October 10th, 2008 at 6:18 pm

    And now Manny is yelling at Myers saying something along the lines of “all day!” This guy is a character.

  159. Craig Says:
    October 10th, 2008 at 6:19 pm

    Some needle between Manny and Brett.

    I can see Brett taking Manny out any day of the week.

  160. Josh Says:
    October 10th, 2008 at 6:19 pm

    That strikeout/wild pitch really hurt.

  161. NEPA Says:
    October 10th, 2008 at 6:21 pm

    If Manny is up with nobody on, 2 outs – I’d put him on his ass.

  162. Deb Mo Says:
    October 10th, 2008 at 6:22 pm

    FYI: This sounds like fun!!

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  163. NEPA Says:
    October 10th, 2008 at 6:27 pm

    haha, wow.

  164. Keith Says:
    October 10th, 2008 at 6:27 pm

    MYERS! again lol.

  165. Mike Says:
    October 10th, 2008 at 6:31 pm

    Wow, Myers pitching might be off today, but his hitting is money.

  166. isaiah Says:
    October 10th, 2008 at 6:32 pm

    whats up with jimmy….is he going to show up tonight?

  167. christopher Says:
    October 10th, 2008 at 6:43 pm

    pretty good inning for brett. nothing is going to be easy this series. these are two evenly matched teams. just gotta dig in and battle it out for this win!

  168. Georgie Says:
    October 10th, 2008 at 6:51 pm

    This is a really long game, I hope the fans keep their enthusiasm at the park, can’t let this one slip away.

  169. Keith Says:
    October 10th, 2008 at 6:52 pm

    come on Durbin!

  170. Grrrumpy Miner Says:
    October 10th, 2008 at 6:53 pm

    I just got online today.God bless June Manuel.Whats worse is,not only a pressure packed game,but playing with a heavy heart for one of your own.To be here for 87 years,I need to paraphrase Jimmy Stewart She lived a wonderful life.

  171. Keith Says:
    October 10th, 2008 at 6:59 pm

    yea, get that Manny out again! :D

  172. christopher Says:
    October 10th, 2008 at 7:01 pm

    great piece of pitching durbin! just keep taking this game an out at a time.

  173. Georgie Says:
    October 10th, 2008 at 7:04 pm

    Yeah Miner, it’s gotta be tough for Charlie to concentrate, I admire him for carrying on.

    My dad just turned 87 on Wed and he says every day he wakes up is a shock!

  174. Keith Says:
    October 10th, 2008 at 7:20 pm

    great catch!

  175. christopher Says:
    October 10th, 2008 at 7:27 pm

    said it before, and i’ll say it again- victorino is the best defensive player i’ve ever watched in a phillies uniform.

  176. Brian Says:
    October 10th, 2008 at 7:27 pm

    Ok in my superstition I keep the radio on in my kitchen, after the last out in top of 7th I hear this exchange

    Wheels: “I think the umpires are getting together to see if Victorino trapped that ball”

    Harry: “No I think its for God Bless America”

    Wheels is a jack ass but McCarver is far worse

  177. Chris C Says:
    October 10th, 2008 at 7:34 pm

    “McCarver is far worst”. That is the understatment of the year. If the good guys weren’t winning the games these playoffs would be unwatchable.

  178. christopher Says:
    October 10th, 2008 at 7:35 pm

    yeah the fox broadcasters have been terrible tonight. “this philadelphia crowd has gone from exuberance to concern,” cue the philly crowd going nuts chanting “BEAT LA!! BEAT LA!!”

  179. Brian Says:
    October 10th, 2008 at 7:35 pm

    Madson is the man!

  180. christopher Says:
    October 10th, 2008 at 7:46 pm

    three outs to go. great job by the bullpen to get to lidge without any further damage.

    BELIEVE IN BRAD

  181. Evan Says:
    October 10th, 2008 at 7:46 pm

    Lets see Lidge do his job

  182. Keith Says:
    October 10th, 2008 at 7:47 pm

    Lights out Lidge time

  183. Keith Says:
    October 10th, 2008 at 7:52 pm

    2 outs to go

  184. Rob Cowie Says:
    October 10th, 2008 at 7:54 pm

    This stadium is hype

  185. Keith Says:
    October 10th, 2008 at 7:59 pm

    1 out to go, come on Lidge!

  186. Keith Says:
    October 10th, 2008 at 8:00 pm

    Phillies win! :D

  187. RiVLez Says:
    October 10th, 2008 at 8:01 pm

    WTF were they swinging at?!?!?! Half those pitches were like a foot off the plate and at the ankles. They suck.

  188. Ryan Says:
    October 10th, 2008 at 8:07 pm

    YES LET’S GO PHILLIES!!!

    If we win on Sunday that would be great.

  189. christopher Says:
    October 10th, 2008 at 8:08 pm

    what a start to this series. great, great baseball. i’m loving every moment of this!!

  190. Tim Malcolm Says:
    October 10th, 2008 at 8:14 pm

    After 7 there was nothing on the comments haha. Guess most of you were way too involved in the game — like me.

  191. Kyle Says:
    October 10th, 2008 at 8:15 pm

    Breathtaking, really. But as the goodphight points out, Ryan Madson has been awesome down the stretch. Ridiculous.

  192. Jp Says:
    October 10th, 2008 at 8:37 pm

    I know that the phillies are in a hitter friendly park, but mannys “hr” was the crappiest i have seen since it opened…no reason to be yelling at myers

  193. Rob Cowie Says:
    October 10th, 2008 at 8:49 pm

    Manny ramierez is a douchebag and should be treated as such

  194. Ryk Says:
    October 10th, 2008 at 10:24 pm

    Ya know, I actually have to agree with Joe Buck and/or Tim McCarver on something. They commented on Madson’s velocity improving of late and suggested it was because he went from a 2+ innung guy to a one-inning set up man. Less fatigue on his arm = stronger = more velocity.
    So do the Phils sign this guy to a long-term contract, give him another 1-year deal, or let him go to arbitration. I’d lock this guy up. He has shown some incredible progress this year, and I think we have either a stud set up man, or a future closer on our hands. Sign him now and sign him cheap before he realizes his potential and wants tens of millions.

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