NLCS Game 5 : Phillies (3-1) At Dodgers

Posted by Tim Malcolm, Wed, October 15, 2008 06:00 PM


Game 5 : National League Championship Series
Phillies lead 3-1
Philadelphia Phillies at Los Angeles Dodgers
Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles

8:22 p.m. / 79, sunny
Cole Hamels (14-10 3.09 ERA) vs. Chad Billingsley (16-10, 3.14 ERA)

Tonight, the Phillies can claim a spot in the 2008 World Series with a win.

Cole Hamels goes for the Phils, and Chad Billingsley goes for the Dodgers.

News & Notes

In game one, Hamels pitched seven innings of two-run ball en route to a victory. … Billingsley was rocked in game two, giving up seven earned runs on eight hits in 2.1 innings. … The big boppers against Billingsley (non-playoffs): Utley is hitting .400 with two walks; Howard is hitting .333 with a home run. … Shane Victorino holds the Phillies postseason record for runs batted in with 11. … He has six extra-base hits among his eight hits. … If the Phillies win, they reach the World Series for the sixth time in franchise history (1915, 1950, 1980, 1983, 1993).

The Lineup

Jimmy Rollins / SS
Jayson Werth / RF
Chase Utley / 2B
Ryan Howard / 1B
Pat Burrell / LF
Shane Victorino / CF
Pedro Feliz / 3B
Carlos Ruiz / C
Cole Hamels / P

Your Gamenight Beer

Here’s a Philadelphia genuine: Extra Special Ale from Yards. I’ve recommended this before, as it’s a very good, bitter, pale beer. But what I really recommend tonight is a Phillies win. One win, and the Phils are in the World Series. Come on, guys. Let’s do this. Get it done. One win. Hopefully we’ll be celebrating all night. This is our moment. No more short sentences — LET’S GO PHILLIES!

Go Phillies!

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757 Responses to “NLCS Game 5 : Phillies (3-1) At Dodgers”

  1. Rob Cowie Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 6:23 pm

    Ill be drinking 6.99 Korbel champagne tonight. Well ill be wearing more than ill be drinking.

  2. T Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 6:31 pm

    God I have a bad week for fall break. Home in Wilkes-Barre rather than in Philly, but should be a great night. We’ve bought some champagne to pop open if the boys are doing it as well later tonight….

    Go Phils!

  3. NEPA Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 6:32 pm

    I’m from Wilkes-Barre as well T.

  4. Craig Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 6:40 pm

    Going to the series…………

  5. Jim Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 6:52 pm

    I’ve got my champagne and beer goggles ready for the locker room celebration. *Knock on wood*
    I don’t want to jinx or anything but allow me to share this. I’ve always thought that its best when the home team can clinch at home, you see the crowd cheering as they rush on the field to celebrate. But actually, I kind of like the idea of celebrating in the Dodgers back yard. After the way the fans have treated our fans and their columnists have talked bad about our players, I think we deserve to celebrate on THEIR mound and celebrate in THEIR locker room, and make a mess and have THEM clean it up.

    Go Phils! Beat LA!

  6. Jamie Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 6:52 pm

    Big night, fellas. Let’s get this done…

  7. SJ Mike Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 6:58 pm

    Got all my work, errands, and scheduling done.

    So I’m ready and pumped up to sit back and enjoy this game! Go Phils!

  8. JimC Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 7:08 pm

    My boss keeps buggin me 2 stay till 12 talking bout its just one game. Some people just don’t understand

  9. chase mutley Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 7:15 pm

    at the game now. lots of phillies fans here. lots of empty seats. dodger dogs are terrible. phils taking bp now. let’s get em boys!

  10. Manny Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 7:16 pm

    Fortunately, my boss DID understand and let me leave Friday for Game 2 of the NLCS.

    JimC: quit.

  11. Manny Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 7:17 pm

    That’s awesome you’re there Chase Mutley. Enjoy the game, and stand up and clap and yell and ….BEAT LA!

  12. Chuck Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 7:18 pm

    leaving work now. I’m pumped!!! Let’s go boys!!!!

  13. JimC Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 7:29 pm

    If only life was that easy for me

  14. Georgie Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 7:29 pm

    CSN has someone at Cottman and Frankford already, and there are fans there now, what’s so special about that place, I’m totally ignorant about the reason for celebrating there.

  15. Rob Cowie Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 7:33 pm

    I live in mayfair and apparently that’s what people have done since the Flyers won the Cups in the 70s. So the story goes.

  16. Brian Michael Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 7:36 pm

    Frankford and Cottman is a huge intersection for people that live in NE Philly. It’s in Mayfair and there a lot of people that live around there. Lots of bars around too.

  17. Anth Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 7:36 pm

    Oh my god…I am soooo pumped, lets get this done! GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO PHILS!!!!!!!

  18. chase mutley Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 7:37 pm

    I just had my picture taken in front of the “south street authentic philly cheesesteak” stand that’s in the stadium. ha!

  19. Ryan Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 7:37 pm

    LET’S GO PHILLIES!

  20. Fran Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 7:38 pm

    time is moving so slow right now

  21. Georgie Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 7:42 pm

    So fans from Philly just start heading down to that intersection when there’s something big happening? Is that where that Mardi Gras thing was?

  22. Griffin Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 7:43 pm

    good luck out there chase mutley and hopefully you’ll get to see some celebrating tonight.

    Let’s do this.

  23. Keith Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 7:45 pm

    Go Phillies!!!

    and u know what I just noticed, we’ve lost the World Series 4 times (BOS in 1915, NYY in 1950, BAL in 1983, and TOR in 1993) all AL East teams . . . only TB left, but we’re due to beat one in the World Series.

    Go Phillies!

  24. Georgie Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 7:47 pm

    Be careful Chase Mutley, Leslie Gudel was just talking to TMac and they were saying how badly the Phillie fans were being treated, getting poked in the face, etc. Leslie grew up there and said she’s surprised, it feels like an old time Raiders game.

  25. LH Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 7:49 pm

    The red striped quake is shaking LA. Will LA be able to mount an offense? Will LA take their ball and go home? Will Joe Torre say next year before the 8th inning? Will the LA crowd put on their coats, in the 61 degree weather, and go home early? Will Ryan Howard shake the bat and stand back and match Matt Stairs tit for tat? Will I get any sleep tonight? Will the neighbors be mad at me for banging pots and pans like New Years?

  26. SJ Mike Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 7:56 pm

    Wow, this Fox Pregame is awful.

    “Moyer, Blanton, and Myers have a combined ERA of 11 right now.”

    Well yeah, but you take Moyer out of it and the ERA is much lower then that. He got rocked for 6 runs in 1 1/3 innings. Blanton pitched 5 innings of 3 run ball. Myers gave up only 5 in 6 innings a slug fest that the Phils won.

    Jeeze, these Fox people are such idiots.

  27. Brian Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 7:56 pm

    Still all dodgers on fox? You’ve got to be kidding me

  28. Brian Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 7:57 pm

    These games are on so late. I’ve been pumped for hours now! Let’s get this done tonight!!!

  29. Georgie Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 8:02 pm

    That horse-face chick on Fox just said no doubt the Dodgers are getting ready to make a comeback in this series.

  30. Phils2611 Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 8:03 pm

    Fox sportscasters are such newbs.

  31. SJ Mike Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 8:04 pm

    If the Phils can wrap this up, they’ll still be talking about how the Dodgers have a chance for a comeback.

  32. Phils2611 Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 8:08 pm

    Yeah Georgie… Fox is trying to gear up a comeback story.

  33. Phils2611 Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 8:08 pm

    I hope Ramirez breaks his leg.

  34. Matt Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 8:08 pm

    Nice Dodger Blue Tim McCarver.

    Can they be any more obvious?

  35. SJ Mike Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 8:10 pm

    My mom doesn’t know anything much about sports and she has been watching the series. She even said to me “I don’t like that Manny Ramirez. He’s such a hot dog.”

  36. Phils2611 Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 8:10 pm

    I don’t know guys, I got a good feeling about this game, hope it holds true.

  37. Phils2611 Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 8:10 pm

    Who has two thumbs and want’s to get Man-Ram’d? Joe Buck.

  38. Chris Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 8:12 pm

    We are going to win but it’s gonna be at like 3 Am cause these games take forever!

  39. Phillie Fan in TX Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 8:12 pm

    what’s up guys….you might also recognize me as “Tim McCraver is my homey” and “Pete Incavligia is my neighbor”
    I am ready to watch the phils send L.A. and their fair weather fans packing

  40. Phillie Fan in TX Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 8:13 pm

    Traffic….really in L.A. get the heck outta here

  41. Phils2611 Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 8:13 pm

    HAHAHAHA.

    Joe Buck: “Old school LA crowd tonight as most haven’t arrived yet… I’m sure due to traffic…”

    Nice cover you sly dog. LA fans suck, lets go Phils!

  42. Rob Cowie Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 8:14 pm

    Plenty of seats still available

  43. philliesphanatic Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 8:16 pm

    noone there thats pathetic…..

  44. Phillie Fan in TX Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 8:17 pm

    As Karros stated whoever scores first will win

  45. Dave Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 8:17 pm

    YES!!!!!!! ROLLINS!!!!!!!!

  46. Phils2611 Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 8:17 pm

    YEAH BABY EAT **** DODGERS!!!!

  47. Keith Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 8:17 pm

    ROLLINS!!!

  48. philliesphanatic Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 8:17 pm

    OH YEA!!!!!!!!!!!! J RO

  49. Georgie Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 8:17 pm

    No freakin way-JIMMY!!!

  50. Phillie Fan in TX Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 8:18 pm

    FYI…I am rocking my J-Rol shirt tonight also

  51. Jamie Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 8:18 pm

    Oh man…this is exactly the way I wanted this to start. I think Howard will be giving moonshot Stairs a run for his money tonight too…I predict Ryan has a long one.

  52. SJ Mike Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 8:19 pm

    Deja vu from Milwaukee?

  53. Phillie Fan in TX Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 8:19 pm

    Howard is due so is Werth

  54. Dave Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 8:19 pm

    Does FOX has the WS this year?

  55. Matt Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 8:19 pm

    Billingsly’s got nothing.

  56. maxhole Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 8:19 pm

    billingsley is sick

  57. Phils2611 Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 8:20 pm

    SOMEONES RATTLED!!! Cole will have to show Billingsly how a true ace pitches.

  58. Phillie Fan in TX Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 8:20 pm

    I am saying Billingsley is done before the third

  59. SJ Mike Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 8:20 pm

    Yes, Fox has the World Series

  60. NEPA Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 8:20 pm

    2 great at bats to start the game. Working the counts – either getting walks to pitches to drive.

  61. Matt Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 8:20 pm

    They need to get at least 3 in this inning. Then it’s game over.

  62. LH Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 8:21 pm

    Ok, let’s have a single, double, and a triple this inning. Go Phils

  63. SJ Mike Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 8:22 pm

    Victorino is wearing the Fox microphone today. Interested in hearing what he has to say throughout the game.

  64. Phils2611 Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 8:22 pm

    if furcal is hurt, i will laugh

  65. Phillie Fan in TX Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 8:22 pm

    OUCH

  66. Phils2611 Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 8:23 pm

    home run howard

  67. LH Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 8:23 pm

    protect the jewels Jason

  68. Robbi P Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 8:23 pm

    “late and rather hard?” Shut up Joe Buck

  69. Matt Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 8:23 pm

    I realize that they’re trying to work the pitcher here, but Utley’s gotta stop letting first pitch fastballs go by. He’s too patient right now.

  70. Dave Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 8:24 pm

    Thanks SJMike.

  71. Phils2611 Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 8:24 pm

    i didnt say what inning…

  72. SJ Mike Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 8:24 pm

    Ha, good cover up Phils….

  73. Phils2611 Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 8:25 pm

    matt, i agree… nice fat fastballs crossing over… they’ll pick up on it next time through, i want to see hamels rock this.

  74. Chase Andrews Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 8:25 pm

    Hello, mute button. Tired of these guys…again.

  75. SJ Mike Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 8:26 pm

    The Fonz? Really?

  76. Jamie Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 8:26 pm

    Phillie Fan…funny you should mention Karros’ prediction.

    When Eric Karros, a former Dodger, is asked who will win the game and he responds “whoever scores first,” that means he has no faith in his own team. If he did, he would say “the Dodgers” like he did last night. However, he realizes Philly is the better team, and to save face, he comes up with a ridiculous cop out like that. Pathetic.

    GO PHILS!

  77. NEPA Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 8:26 pm

    Barry Zuckercorn with the LA lineup.

  78. Keith Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 8:27 pm

    Fonz, we’ll take the win too.

  79. Matt Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 8:27 pm

    For once, I wanna see a guest lineup reader read the lineup without having to look at the cuecards after every player.

  80. Jamie Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 8:27 pm

    Larry Anderson just got done ripping Dodger fans, noting how cheap tickets are on Stub Hub and how nobody is around. Seems like they’ve given up on the team, he notes. HA HA

  81. SJ Mike Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 8:27 pm

    The Dodgers aren’t as easy to fix as a jukebox, Fonzie.

  82. chase mutley Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 8:27 pm

    they’re playing clips from game 3 and everyone is cheering. no clips of matt ‘no homo’ stairs ruining their hopes and dreams.

  83. Phils2611 Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 8:28 pm

    man that curve is sick

  84. Dave Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 8:28 pm

    26 more….

  85. SJ Mike Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 8:29 pm

    The number of empty seats there is disgusting.

  86. Phils2611 Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 8:29 pm

    haha hamels will shut this manny crowd up

  87. Matt Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 8:29 pm

    NEPA – Is Bob LobLaw far behind?

  88. Robbi P Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 8:29 pm

    Unless Manny can pitch, there is no stopping this offense and the Phillies.

  89. SJ Mike Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 8:29 pm

    Did they just play the Sex and the City theme while showing Manny highlights?

  90. NEPA Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 8:30 pm

    Bob Loblaw’s Law Blog – “you sir, are a mouthful.”

  91. Brian Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 8:30 pm

    Empty seats are ridiculous….good job staying away from him Cole

  92. Phils2611 Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 8:30 pm

    sj mike, yes… i do believe that’s what i heard…

  93. Matt Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 8:32 pm

    Would like to see Cole be more agressive here. Let’s have him keep his pitch count low.

  94. NEPA Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 8:32 pm

    That’s weird that they’d play that song. Also kind of weird that you guys know that’s the theme song.

  95. Phils2611 Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 8:32 pm

    niiiiice.

  96. Keith Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 8:32 pm

    solid inning by Hamels

  97. Phils2611 Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 8:33 pm

    NEPA… my sister watches it… i swear… ;-)

  98. Brian Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 8:33 pm

    24 more

  99. SJ Mike Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 8:34 pm

    Nepa, I was a Radio, TV, Film major and had a class on TV History. So I had to study all sorts of weird TV Shows. We actually did Cop Rock, Twin Peaks, and Sex in the City on the same day. That was a weird day.

  100. Dave Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 8:35 pm

    Would it be wrong to wish for Joe Buck to be rendered mute for the rest of his life?

  101. Paul Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 8:35 pm

    Damn that crowd is pathetic…stubhub had tickets going for 13 bucks today. Unbelievable

  102. SJ Mike Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 8:35 pm

    We should sign Jack Bauer to play for the Phillies. I’d love to see him in an argument with a home plate umpire for strikes and balls.

  103. Dave Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 8:35 pm

    SJMike, thats a weird day….

  104. Georgie Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 8:36 pm

    C’mon, you guys, fess up, you all watch Sex and the City.

  105. Phils2611 Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 8:36 pm

    Something not right about Cole huh?

  106. Keith Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 8:36 pm

    ha, I would love to see Jack Bauer on the Phillies. All the umps would be dead.

  107. Matt Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 8:36 pm

    It’s funny, it’s like they purposly aren’t panning the crowd to show the empty seats.

  108. Paul Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 8:36 pm

    Man I wish McCarver would shut the hell up about Hamels

  109. Brian Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 8:37 pm

    Burrell looked bad there

  110. SJ Mike Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 8:37 pm

    Honestly it was. Though Cop Rock was an awesome show strictly from an entertainment laugh you ass off at how bad it is value.

  111. Joe Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 8:37 pm

    yeah i watch sex and the city…in fast forward

  112. Sean P. Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 8:38 pm

    i’d be more worried about billinsly who gave up a a lead off home run and a walk??

  113. Phils2611 Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 8:38 pm

    haha here comes fox and their PRO DODGERS!

  114. Matt Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 8:38 pm

    For once I agree with McCarver, but I do think Cole’s first inning wasn’t that great. Him having his pitches up isn’t a good sign.

    Why do they keep chasing that bullshit slider?

  115. Dave Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 8:38 pm

    Goddamm McCarver.

    What does he know about Hamels? He’s not even smart enough to not pass his teammates on the basepaths…..

  116. SJ Mike Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 8:39 pm

    Hamels is generally throwing up and away to righties in his first inning. I’ve seen him do that before. The ball comes down more over the innings.

  117. Paul Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 8:39 pm

    Alright pedro, nice hit

  118. SJ Mike Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 8:40 pm

    “Billingsly is lucky it stayed in the park.”

    Really Joe? I mean, considering it landed in shallow left field as a line drive. You’re only about 250 feet short, but whose counting, right?

  119. Brian Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 8:41 pm

    I didn’t realize Ruiz was hitting over 400 this series. He’s gotten a ton of clutch hits

  120. Matt Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 8:41 pm

    Damn, was hoping they could turn the lineup over there..

  121. LH Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 8:42 pm

    I thought the same thing SJ MIke. Hamels looks fine.

  122. Phils2611 Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 8:43 pm

    sj, haha, i swear i thought the same thing… i was like wtf you idiot

  123. Phils2611 Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 8:44 pm

    niiice pitch

  124. SJ Mike Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 8:45 pm

    LH, Hamels generally doesn’t throw his changeup much right away. He’ll throw fastballs and curves up and away and then in later innings throw those changeups low and people chase.

  125. Robbi P Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 8:45 pm

    my only concern for hamels is the long sleeve shirt on a hot day. reminiscent of the NLDS last year. Im just stating but I think McCarver loves ragging on the Phillies and Billingsley could give up 8 runs and get a dramatic turnaround

  126. Paul Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 8:46 pm

    I love hearing the roar of the crowd on a shallow flyball

  127. Matt Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 8:47 pm

    Good to see the Rick James lookalike is back behind the plate.

  128. Jamie Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 8:47 pm

    I haven’t noticed anything wrong with Cole so far, but I’ve been doing other things, so I could be wrong. Did someone say he was hurt or something?

  129. Paul Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 8:48 pm

    Damn, didn’t get that ball up high enough

  130. Georgie Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 8:48 pm

    Matt- hahaha, THAT”S who he looks like, I was trying to figure that out.

  131. SJ Mike Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 8:48 pm

    Great double play.

  132. NEPA Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 8:48 pm

    Nice DP.

  133. Paul Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 8:49 pm

    Yes! there we go Hamels

  134. Phils2611 Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 8:49 pm

    dewiit should create a blog and cry about how he just “didn’t get it done, the team didn’t get it done.”

  135. chris b Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 8:49 pm

    DP BABY!!!

  136. philliesphanatic Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 8:49 pm

    nice d philly!!!!!

  137. LH Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 8:49 pm

    LA three LOB, yes

  138. Chase Andrews Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 8:49 pm

    Double play…do you like THAT play, Tim? Had to take off mute…gameday audio won’t keep up with tv picture.

  139. Joe Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 8:49 pm

    twin killing!! 4-6-3!!!

  140. SJ Mike Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 8:50 pm

    By the way, I’m laughing at a couple Mets fans complaining that Victorino is a showboat at Metsblog because he raised his arm when he hit the grand slam off of Sabathia, saying how we complain about Reyes being a hot dog. I guess they see the full out Broadway choreography Jose and friends do that is clearly rehearsed daily in a mirrored dance studio.

  141. Phils2611 Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 8:51 pm

    big inning with 2 outs coming up, i feel it

  142. Phils2611 Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 8:52 pm

    if victorino wanted to top reyes, he would have dangled his hand in the air like a tard

  143. NEPA Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 8:52 pm

    SJ – also, Reyes will do it on June 18th in an 8-1 game against the pirates or some shit. When he hits a grand slam in the NLDS against arguably the best pitcher in the league, I’ll let it slide.

  144. SJ Mike Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 8:53 pm

    Trust me, I’m not complaining. I just think it is hilarious.

  145. Phils2611 Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 8:54 pm

    hows that for getting rollins on base??!?

  146. SJ Mike Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 8:54 pm

    Well, mute Joe Buck, volume up on debate with picture on game.

  147. Dave Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 8:55 pm

    …. http://www.shutuptimmccarver.com/

    Who knew?!

  148. Phils2611 Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 8:57 pm

    wow what a slide

  149. BigDaddy Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 8:57 pm

    PERFECT slide by J Roll

  150. Phils2611 Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 8:58 pm

    like i said before… 2 out rally…

  151. Dave Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 8:58 pm

    ….. Long Beach? San Diego? WHo gives a F?!?!!?

  152. LH Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 8:58 pm

    Werth, you’re killing me Smalls, your killing me

  153. Matt Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 8:59 pm

    Jason really has got to work on his average against righties next year. It’s really holding him back.

  154. SJ Mike Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 8:59 pm

    Haha, ok, I know our game is going on, but too funny. From Metsblog referring to why Jimmy Rollins is jealous of Jose Reyes:

    “Yet Reyes is on the cover of video games, and in espn commericals, and has his own songs, and plays in the best city in the US, and is a sex symbol in latin america.

    Jealousy is obvious. It’s just a shame that our ineptitude is letting that bum go to the W.S.”

  155. Phils2611 Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 9:01 pm

    haha, crowd silenced joey

  156. philliesphanatic Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 9:01 pm

    cmon ryan

  157. Phils2611 Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 9:01 pm

    ok everyone, get ready… howard unleashes now.

  158. Sean P. Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 9:01 pm

    i think reyes is a sex symbol to gays. He looks like the biggest queer.

  159. Phils2611 Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 9:03 pm

    haha omg. nevermind, that fastball was the one.

  160. NEPA Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 9:03 pm

    WEll Howard missed his chance, that fastball was right down the middle.

  161. Joe Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 9:03 pm

    McCarver knows a lot about blocking balls

  162. Phils2611 Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 9:04 pm

    HOWARD!

  163. SJ Mike Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 9:04 pm

    Strong base hit by Howard. I’ll take it!

  164. philliesphanatic Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 9:04 pm

    yes

  165. Keith Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 9:04 pm

    Big hit by HOWARD!

  166. Phils2611 Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 9:04 pm

    hey mets fans… jealous? jimmy’s in the NLCS.

  167. nate Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 9:04 pm

    went down to Wogies in teh village in NYC tonight… couldn’t get in cause the line was 20 people out the door. at home by my lonesome… with all you cool cats.

  168. philliesphanatic Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 9:04 pm

    big hit there

  169. nate Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 9:05 pm

    well… i’ll take it

  170. Brian Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 9:05 pm

    Pat’s going deep

  171. SJ Mike Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 9:06 pm

    Howard may not be hitting bombs in the postseason, but he has gotten singles and walks when they matter.

  172. SJ Mike Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 9:06 pm

    Great hit opposite field hit by Pat!

  173. Phils2611 Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 9:06 pm

    NICE!

  174. NEPA Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 9:06 pm

    YES, big 2 out hits. Huge.

  175. philliesphanatic Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 9:06 pm

    hell yea

  176. Brian Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 9:07 pm

    I’ll take that instead

  177. Keith Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 9:07 pm

    yea Burrell!

    3-0 Phils.

  178. BigDaddy Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 9:07 pm

    The fans are leaving to get their sushi!!!

  179. Dave Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 9:07 pm

    Singles… Singles work…..

  180. Phils2611 Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 9:07 pm

    i do believe i said 2 out rally.. here’s come victory-ino

  181. LH Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 9:08 pm

    Is LA traffice that bad? Where is the full house to enjoyed this hitting performance?

  182. NEPA Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 9:08 pm

    That kid sitting behind the plate with his sunglasses on is typical LA trash.

  183. LH Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 9:08 pm

    Is LA traffice that bad? Where is the full house for this hitting performance?

  184. Phils2611 Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 9:09 pm

    look! i think i see fans leaving! haha victorino gets intentionally walked, he’s gotta feel awesome about that.

  185. NEPA Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 9:09 pm

    Either that or he’s blind.

  186. Phils2611 Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 9:09 pm

    omg… so much for all the analysts saying billingsley looked ready.

  187. Paul Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 9:10 pm

    Good call on the two-out rally Phils2611

  188. Matt Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 9:10 pm

    The waving of the white towels gives the illusion that there’s a full house. Tough to tell, but I can see plenty of yellow in the OF bleachers.

  189. LH Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 9:10 pm

    excuse my stutter

  190. philliesphanatic Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 9:10 pm

    could u imagine leaving a game being the home team u could always come back.

  191. christopher Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 9:11 pm

    not sure if anyone has mentioned this, but if you’re sick of the fox commentators, 1210 is making an effort to sync the radio up with the television broadcast tonight. it’s been a little early and a little late at times, but it’s pretty much right on now with the HD channel, not sure about the normal one though.

  192. Phils2611 Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 9:12 pm

    yeah, well LA doesn’t have any faith. anyone want to play a drinking game? shot per run? we can retroact the first 3… :-D

  193. Phils2611 Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 9:12 pm

    ps – omg… if torre makes 15 pitching changes tonight i will be so annoyed.

  194. Matt Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 9:13 pm

    I don’t even have a normal radio in my house anymore, but I have an MLB.com subscription. I’m assuming there’s the normal 15-20 second delay on there?

  195. Michael S Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 9:15 pm

    no 1210 online, right?

  196. Phils2611 Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 9:16 pm

    oh man, lets do to maddux what LA did to moyer.

  197. Brian Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 9:17 pm

    1210 is right on with my hd channel thank you christopher!!!!!!!!

  198. NEPA Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 9:18 pm

    Maddux is coming in? We couldn’t be in a much better position with Hamels settled in nicely it seems and Billingsly already out.

  199. Matt Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 9:18 pm

    You guys are ballers.. who has HD radio already in their homes?

  200. Phils2611 Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 9:19 pm

    yeah. chan ho park replaced billingsley, and they have maddux warming up and coming in for the 4th – ?

  201. SJ Mike Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 9:20 pm

    I have the AM radio standing by for the latter innings when the debate ends.

  202. NEPA Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 9:20 pm

    Nasty change.

  203. Phils2611 Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 9:20 pm

    there we go hamels, sexy.

  204. Brian Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 9:21 pm

    Matt I meant that the regular radio is synced up with my hd tv channel

  205. Keith Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 9:21 pm

    18 outs to go until the World Series . . .

  206. Matty Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 9:21 pm

    We need some more runs here, like 5 more. Then I can bring out the celebratory Gin and Tonic

  207. NEPA Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 9:23 pm

    If we win I’ll be celebrating with some cheap rum or MGD – college student.

  208. SJ Mike Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 9:23 pm

    Facing Greg Maddox in an NLCS. Just like old times, eh?

  209. Phils2611 Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 9:24 pm

    Yeah, I think we can do more runs throughout the night.

  210. Matty Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 9:24 pm

    I’m a “journalist” now I have to have something boring…

    If this was 5 years ago there would be a lot more than G+T involved…

  211. Phils2611 Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 9:24 pm

    Bud Light here… Already drinking haha.

  212. Brian Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 9:24 pm

    Anyone know who the dude behind milt is?

  213. Phils2611 Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 9:25 pm

    ouch. tough call hamels.

  214. SJ Mike Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 9:26 pm

    That didn’t look like Strike 3 to me on Hamels.

  215. Steve Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 9:26 pm

    That is vintage BS. It was at his ankles.

  216. Matt Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 9:27 pm

    I know we wanna beat him up tonight, but it’s kinda sad in a way to know this will, in all likelyhood, be Maddox’s last game as a pro. He’s a true professional. Everyone wants to say Clemens (roids aside) was the best of the recent generation, but I’ll go with this guy every time

  217. Brian Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 9:27 pm

    anyone intersted mlb.com is streaming the debate.

  218. Phils2611 Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 9:27 pm

    wow… that pitch to rollins was nasty lol.

  219. Steve Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 9:28 pm

    Break out the announcers’ kneepads…

  220. SJ Mike Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 9:28 pm

    That Strike 3 to Rollins was a nasty pitch though. That was a good one.

  221. Dave Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 9:29 pm

    Matty, i managed to skip out of my paper early to catch the game.

    I hope these Inky and Daily News guys know we want their jobs.

  222. Anth Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 9:29 pm

    Anyone else feel like Buck is rooting for the Dodgers to come back? You can hear it in his voice…MF’er

  223. Joe Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 9:29 pm

    so i am guessing that harry the k will not be calling 7-9 on 1210?

  224. SJ Mike Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 9:30 pm

    Anth, Buck has been on mute. But I’m assuming he’s pulling his usual man love for the Dodgers tonight.

  225. Brian Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 9:30 pm

    Wheeler said on daily news live today that harry will do the 9th for any potential clinching game

  226. Steve Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 9:31 pm

    Sigh. They don’t fill those seats, even for the playoffs.

  227. Matt Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 9:32 pm

    It looks like the kid gave the sunglasses to his buddy. What a bunch of fags.

  228. NEPA Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 9:32 pm

    God these fans don’t even deserve a playoff team, let alone a WS team.

  229. Jamie Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 9:33 pm

    Cole is a machine tonight. “In total control” as Joe Buck just said. And we all know if Joe Buck says it, it’s so.

  230. Robbi P Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 9:33 pm

    did anybody here buck on WIP today by any chance? i wanted to know if that took place or anything

  231. NEPA Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 9:33 pm

    So there goes the blind kid theory.

  232. Rick Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 9:33 pm

    I have the 1210 feed on XM synced up with the DVR up here in MA. It’s beautiful! No more Joe Buck ever this year! God I can’t stand him with his stupid hair and graham-cracker shaped hands.

  233. Matt Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 9:33 pm

    Brian – I know everyone is on Kalas’s nuts, but Franzkie (sp) is 10x the play by play guy Kalas is at this stage in both of their careers. Franzkie has been relegated to the radio this year, it should be his inning to call. Wish Kalas wasn’t so pompus to realize this and step aside.

  234. Steve Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 9:33 pm

    MANNY GROUNDED OUT TEN MINUTES AGO! MOVE ON!

  235. Matty Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 9:34 pm

    This rip-off of the homer-hanky is ridiculous

  236. Keith Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 9:34 pm

    woo, 15 outs left, go Phils!

  237. SJ Mike Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 9:35 pm

    I have a feeling it was the Phillies brass and Scott Palmer who would have made the decision to have Harry call the 9th. Broadcasting is a profession where seniority rules.

  238. Dave Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 9:35 pm

    I love Kalas. Meeting him was a career highlight.

    Yes, he’s in the twilight of his career and I if i were him, I’d retire after this year. Gotta go out on top and calling a WS, that would be on top.

  239. Brian Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 9:36 pm

    I agree that Franskie is a better play by play guy. That being said I still want to hear Harry’s call, tradition I guess

  240. Geoff A. Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 9:37 pm

    Let’s go Fightins! Time to pile on Maddux

  241. Anth Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 9:37 pm

    FRanzke is great, but it’s not his time yet. Harry Kalas is the voice of Phillies and will always be the voice of the Phillies. Until he is ready to step aside or until he dies, he will be the play by play man, and I’m comfortable with that.

    Anyone but Joe Buck, or Chip Caray…or any other lame-a$$

  242. LH Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 9:37 pm

    Rolling, rolling, keep those dodgers falling….

  243. Rick Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 9:37 pm

    Everybody hits this inning! Woooo hooooo!!!!

    You guys know what I’m talkin about!

    Man I already have a heck of a buzz and I’m only drinking a beer an inning!

  244. Geoff A. Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 9:38 pm

    Werth getting it goin her in the 5th!

  245. Steve Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 9:38 pm

    I kinda miss Scott Graham. Whatever happened to him?

  246. Geoff A. Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 9:39 pm

    Graham was good

  247. SJ Mike Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 9:39 pm

    Franzke’s day will come, give it time. Just Harry is the voice of the Phillies. Anth said it best that until Harry goes one way or another, he will be the man calling the big shots.

  248. Geoff A. Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 9:40 pm

    Howard gettin on track at the right time!

  249. Steve Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 9:40 pm

    Dave Hollins!

  250. Jamie Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 9:40 pm

    FYI everyone…Burrell is a machine against Maddux lifetime. Almost a .350 batting average

  251. Rick Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 9:40 pm

    Everybody hits….WOO HOO! (except chase)

  252. Phils2611 Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 9:40 pm

    Howard waking up that bat. I like it.

  253. Sean P. Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 9:40 pm

    yea graham was good, he does college basketball, villanova i think. He’s still pretty good. They should bring him back

  254. Joe Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 9:40 pm

    No way! History repeats itself!

  255. Matt Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 9:41 pm

    Graham and the Management had squabbles over money (and probably his role). I don’t think he latched on with any other organization, but I think I’ve heard him on CN8 a few times doing Big 5 games.

  256. SJ Mike Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 9:41 pm

    Where’s Mickey Morandini to hit a liner right back at Maddux’s leg when you need him?

  257. Phils2611 Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 9:41 pm

    geez, that 2 seem fast ball just hooks back… so nasty

  258. Joe Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 9:42 pm

    Yeah I used to see Graham at the St. Joe’s games all the time.

  259. Sean P. Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 9:43 pm

    i hate joe buck

  260. Phils2611 Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 9:43 pm

    HAHAHA furcal… good job.

  261. SJ Mike Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 9:43 pm

    Take your runs any way you can get them!

  262. Geoff A. Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 9:43 pm

    yes
    yes
    yes

  263. Keith Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 9:44 pm

    yea, more runs!

  264. Joe Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 9:44 pm

    wow. this is amazing!

  265. Mike Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 9:44 pm

    Who doesn’t, Sean?

  266. Sean P. Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 9:44 pm

    furcal sucks!!!! He was supposed to be soo good this series, hahahaha

  267. Rick Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 9:44 pm

    IBB again????

  268. SJ Mike Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 9:44 pm

    These Dodgers just look so…defeated. Like they’ve given up.

  269. Phils2611 Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 9:44 pm

    haha man… victorino. i want to see him hit

  270. CT Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 9:45 pm

    the dodgers are folding in on themselves… get ready for craziness in center city philly tonight!

  271. Geoff A. Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 9:45 pm

    gotta love compounding one error with another by the same player!

  272. Phils2611 Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 9:45 pm

    i agree sj… from the start they looked defeated. i think LA knew it was over.

  273. LH Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 9:45 pm

    Furcal is no Jimmy.

  274. Beth Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 9:46 pm

    GD I wish I were at my parent’s house in Downingtown, PA rather than in NYC right now. First and only time I’ve ever said that!

  275. Matty Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 9:46 pm

    Dave I;ll tell you, I would rather do what I am doing now. I am having too much watching my sons grow up and have my 7 year-old put “Victorino Jersey” in the top spot of his Christmas list…

    Does anyone else think that Joe Torre looks like Walter Matthau in Bad News Bears?

  276. Phils2611 Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 9:46 pm

    sorry, knows its over…

    i don’t think we’ll blow this. fingers crossed haha.

  277. Chase Andrews Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 9:46 pm

    Still waiting for McCarver to get on Furcal?

  278. Jamie Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 9:47 pm

    We need another hit, here Cooch!

  279. Steve Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 9:47 pm

    I know leaving Feliz in for his glove is the right thing to do there, but Dobbs pinch hitting would have been interesting.

  280. LH Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 9:47 pm

    Halloween has started early for the Dodgers. They look scary to their fans.

  281. Matt Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 9:47 pm

    Here’s hoping Donald gets a long, hard look this spring at 3b. He’s doing pretty well in the AZ fall league playing at 3B.

  282. Geoff A. Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 9:48 pm

    come on carlos!

  283. Geoff A. Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 9:49 pm

    holy crap!

  284. Phils2611 Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 9:49 pm

    furcal!!!!! THIS IS AWESOME… game over… they are so messed up.

  285. Steve Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 9:49 pm

    wow. this is ugly (but beautiful)

  286. CT Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 9:50 pm

    stick a fork in the dodgers… they’re done!

  287. Keith Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 9:50 pm

    whoa, another error by Furcal.

    Go Phillies!

  288. NEPA Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 9:50 pm

    wow, thanks furcal

  289. Matt Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 9:50 pm

    haha, they panned on the sunglasses dudes.. surf’s up.

  290. Phils2611 Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 9:50 pm

    we need myers bat… hah.

  291. Steve Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 9:50 pm

    I hope Myers gave him some pointers…

  292. nate Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 9:51 pm

    come on hamels!

  293. LH Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 9:51 pm

    Let’s play a game of catch Dodgers

  294. CT Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 9:51 pm

    come on Cole! channel your inner Myers!

  295. SJ Mike Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 9:51 pm

    The Dodgers have become the Cubs they beat in the NLDS.

  296. Matty Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 9:51 pm

    How much money did Furcal lose that inning? Good lord…

  297. Phils2611 Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 9:51 pm

    ok… so i do feel a little bad for the guy… kinda, but not so much lol.

  298. Joe Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 9:51 pm

    I really wouldn’t mind seeing Brad Lidge jump off his chair for the first time when Condrey gets the third out in the ninth inning, preserving a 9-run lead.

  299. Geoff A. Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 9:51 pm

    brutal

  300. Mike Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 9:52 pm

    Psst… Cole. Hit it to the shortstop.

  301. Brian Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 9:52 pm

    15 outs from the World Series!!

  302. Matt Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 9:52 pm

    I hope Cole can keep his pitch count low. He deserves to go all 9 tonight.

  303. Phils2611 Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 9:52 pm

    looks like torre should have had his team work out…

    so much for the beach.

  304. Geoff A. Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 9:53 pm

    Is it wrong to be saying I wish we had more? 7 left on already! Just kidding this is unreal right now!

  305. christopher Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 9:53 pm

    holy crap what an amazing turn of events for the phillies.

    and yeah, i know my reply is really late, but i meant the regular radio is synced up on time with the HD tv channel. i don’t know the first thing about HD radio. but man has it been sweet listening to the home guys call this game.

  306. LH Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 9:54 pm

    Are three errors considers a turkey gone bad?

  307. Dave Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 9:54 pm

    Just realized i forgot to import the final inning and a half of last nights game onto my computer….. Gonna have to rewatch that…..

  308. Jamie Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 9:55 pm

    Maybe it’s early, but forgive me. If Cole keeps pitching like this, who’s the MVP of the NLCS?

    Victorino or Cole?

    I’d almost say Cole.

  309. NEPA Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 9:55 pm

    Shane = Classy

  310. SJ Mike Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 9:55 pm

    I want to hear from Steve Phillips, Mark Grace, T.J. Simers, Jim Rome, and all the other countless people who have had such a man crush on the Dodgers.

  311. Sean P. Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 9:55 pm

    way to rub it in shane

  312. Phils2611 Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 9:56 pm

    DP ball. Lasorda also goes down dodging a foul ball…

  313. Phils2611 Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 9:57 pm

    too bad furcal isn’t up… if he hit into a DP that’d be hilarious.

  314. Joe Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 9:57 pm

    god who ever mentioned that guy with the glasses was right. he is wearing a manny jersey t. what a tool.

  315. Matt Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 9:57 pm

    it looks like furcal was crying

  316. Geoff A. Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 9:57 pm

    I like wher your heads at Phils2611

  317. SJ Mike Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 9:58 pm

    Mitch Hamels looks so much like Cole.

  318. Matt Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 9:58 pm

    Dude looks exactly like his brother

  319. Matt Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 9:58 pm

    He even sounds like a ***** like him.

  320. Phils2611 Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 9:59 pm

    heh man.. i hope i’m not about to eat my words from earlier.

  321. Brian Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 9:59 pm

    Jamie if it stays this way I say Cole as well

  322. NEPA Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 9:59 pm

    Well, this is a big inning. The crowd is really into it all of a sudden – shutting them down would be huge.

  323. CT Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 9:59 pm

    come on Cole, reign it in

  324. Geoff A. Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 9:59 pm

    come on now get this thing in line here boys! now we need the DP

  325. Phils2611 Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 9:59 pm

    haha the crowd finally showed up to the game… damn that LA traffic!

  326. NEPA Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 10:00 pm

    YES! he is a DP machine.

  327. Phils2611 Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 10:01 pm

    utley, i love you

  328. CT Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 10:01 pm

    YES DP!

  329. Geoff A. Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 10:01 pm

    yes yes yes

  330. Joe Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 10:01 pm

    twin killing!! 4-6-3!!!!!

  331. SJ Mike Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 10:01 pm

    Another great double play by Chase.

  332. LH Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 10:02 pm

    Double’ing them up again and again, yes!

  333. Phils2611 Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 10:02 pm

    hey sexy lady next to hamels brother now.

  334. SJ Mike Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 10:03 pm

    That’s what you call an ace!

  335. Keith Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 10:03 pm

    12 outs to go! :D

  336. Geoff A. Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 10:03 pm

    yes, cole is god!

  337. Joe Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 10:03 pm

    wow mitch’s girl is HOT

  338. Phils2611 Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 10:03 pm

    sit down dodgers, we own this game.

  339. Brian Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 10:03 pm

    Wow Cole is the MAN!

  340. CT Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 10:03 pm

    is that Cole’s wife sitting next to his brother?

  341. SJ Mike Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 10:03 pm

    Joe, Cole’s girl ain’t so bad looking herself.

  342. Georgie Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 10:04 pm

    That’s Cole’s wife Heidi From Survivor.

  343. Geoff A. Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 10:04 pm

    Now let’s drop the hammer this inning!

  344. Robbi P Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 10:04 pm

    Damn those Hamels brothers are players!! Heidi Strobel and that girl damn

  345. Matt Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 10:04 pm

    Eh, she’s ok. There’s really two standards: The PA standard, and the CA standard. For PA standard, shes well above average, the CA standard, she’s avg.

  346. SJ Mike Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 10:05 pm

    Heidi Strobel from Survivor and Playboy.

  347. Phils2611 Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 10:05 pm

    runs runs runs… lets get em.

  348. Georgie Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 10:06 pm

    Uh, Matt, EXUSE ME???

  349. Joe Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 10:07 pm

    i wonder if cole’s brother can pitch

  350. SJ Mike Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 10:07 pm

    Matt, have you seen Heidi’s Playboy shoot? Google that and tell me she is average.

  351. Matt Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 10:07 pm

    Georgie – sorry man, I guess I have higher standards. Hopefully everyone here knows there’s two standards, the CA standard and the PA standard.

  352. Joe Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 10:07 pm

    if she is average in California then i am in the wrong state

  353. Brian Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 10:08 pm

    Joe, we’ve had our fill of pitchers named Mitch

  354. Joe Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 10:08 pm

    hahaha, good point brian. LETS GO PHILS!!

  355. Geoff A. Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 10:09 pm

    ok, maybe next inning!

  356. Matt Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 10:10 pm

    SJ Mike – I wasn’t referring to Heidi, I was referring to Mitchs babe.

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

    Sorry, but as a female, I don’t dig fake boobs, or anything else fake, for that matter.

  358. Anth Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 10:10 pm

    Man, McDonald is going to have a great career if he keeps shutting dudes down like he is in this series…

  359. Phils2611 Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 10:12 pm

    we could have got on mcdonald… i dont know why jimmy dropped the bunt for hit…

  360. NEPA Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 10:12 pm

    If I can see them and touch them, they aren’t fake.

  361. SJ Mike Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 10:13 pm

    Nepa, that is by far the funniest comment I have seen all day (next to the crap spued out by the Dodgers and Red Sox trolls here earlier).

  362. Rick Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 10:14 pm

    NEPA – ROTFLMAO!!!!

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

    NEPA, that was pretty funny.

  364. Steve Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 10:15 pm

    Burrell!!!

  365. Phils2611 Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 10:15 pm

    and who says burrell can’t play D… hahaha

  366. Keith Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 10:15 pm

    nice catch Burrell

  367. CT Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 10:15 pm

    NICE CATCH PAT

  368. SJ Mike Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 10:15 pm

    What a running grab by Pat! Defensive replacement by ass!

  369. Rick Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 10:15 pm

    Where is Don M? He was having fun today toying with RSF!

  370. Brian Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 10:16 pm

    Love the phils rally towel behind the plate

  371. christopher Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 10:16 pm

    everyone who has criticized pat’s glove just bit their tongue a little.

  372. LH Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 10:16 pm

    Tim McCarver get a sensible line, he said, “Phils prefer that Manny comes up with the bases loaded”.

  373. Phils2611 Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 10:17 pm

    c’mon hamels, bring manny down.

  374. Phils2611 Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 10:17 pm

    ok so whatever, solo shot. phillies vs manny.

  375. NEPA Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 10:18 pm

    Why do they keep trying the high fastball with Hamels? He clearly misses low almost every time.

  376. Brian Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 10:18 pm

    Enjoy your last homerun of the year Manny

  377. Rob Cowie Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 10:18 pm

    I’m loaded and manny just hit a bomb. Sucks for him he can’t run around 5 times. We still got this.

  378. CT Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 10:18 pm

    F#CK YOU MANNY.

    now we’re going to have to hear buck and mccarver orally service him for the next 10 minutes.

  379. Dave Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 10:18 pm

    ….. Ooops.

  380. Geoff A. Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 10:18 pm

    one run no big deal. back to business. now joe and tim and smoke manny’s hog for a few more innings.

  381. Matty Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 10:18 pm

    Oh come on…

  382. Matt Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 10:19 pm

    Ugh, Hamels isn’t an “up the ladder” kind of guy. They need to stop doing this.

  383. Phils2611 Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 10:19 pm

    strike out the next batter hamels. show the crowd their team actually does in fact, suck.

  384. Steve Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 10:19 pm

    stupid pitch

  385. SJ Mike Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 10:19 pm

    I had it on mute. How much of an orgasm did Buck have when Manny hit that out?

  386. Geoff A. Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 10:20 pm

    He had his mouth full on that call, Troy Aikmen stopped by the booth!!!!

  387. Robbi P Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 10:20 pm

    Like I said before he can’t pitch so its all good shutdown pitcher or a guy who hits solo shots hmm….

  388. CT Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 10:20 pm

    they actually didn’t say much at first, then started talking about his pitch recognition skills

  389. Phils2611 Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 10:20 pm

    martin hahaha. we could have thrown AT you…

  390. Steve Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 10:20 pm

    SOLID

  391. Keith Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 10:20 pm

    9 outs to go! :)

    Fox might love LA, but they will soon leave.

  392. Brian Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 10:20 pm

    Heave his ass

  393. Anth Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 10:21 pm

    Actually, McCarver had more of an orgasm then Buck did, but it’s only one run and Hamels just struck him on ouuuuuuuuuta there!

  394. Dave Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 10:21 pm

    …. Oh come on, show us Martin getting ejected!

  395. Joe Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 10:21 pm

    hahha Russel Martin (aka Turtle) for MVP!!!

  396. SJ Mike Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 10:21 pm

    Look at that. Martin is throwing a hissy fit. Not a smart thing to do when you’re the catcher and gotta go right back behind the plate.

  397. Georgie Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 10:21 pm

    Oh crap, you just know Martin’s having a hissy fit right now, hope they show it.

  398. Griffin Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 10:21 pm

    that was a nasty pitch. Cole is the man. Solo HRs can’t beat us tonight.

  399. Phils2611 Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 10:22 pm

    haha… big run inning for the phils… it’s coming. i feel it ;-)

  400. John Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 10:22 pm

    Anyone know if there is a live stream of Harry and the crew out there?

    I hate Buck and McCarver and would give anything to be able to listen to the crew

  401. Rick Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 10:23 pm

    They should have tossed Martin there! He was definitely arguing that strike there.

  402. Dave Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 10:23 pm

    How was he not tossed for arguing balls-and-strikes?

  403. CT Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 10:24 pm

    i wonder who Fox will back-handedly root for in the WS?

  404. Phils2611 Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 10:24 pm

    hahaha, see, catchers dont argue calls…

  405. Matty Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 10:25 pm

    I wonder if Martin will go home and take out his frustrations on Alyssa Milano…

  406. Phils2611 Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 10:26 pm

    the dodgers throw stuff in their dugout a lot… i’d be scared to be in there.

  407. SJ Mike Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 10:26 pm

    I’m surprised Martin didn’t say he wasn’t throw that bat at the dugout, he was throwing over the dugout.

  408. CT Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 10:26 pm

    Martin’s such a freakin cry baby. this whole team of dodgers are a bunch of whiners.

  409. Dave Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 10:26 pm

    Oh Fox will be all over Tampa like a Tampa stripper on a Pole….

  410. LH Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 10:26 pm

    Yes, pitching to Shane

  411. Jamie Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 10:26 pm

    That’s ridiculous. If it were anyone else, or any other game, Martin would have been tossed. He again shows his classy side by throwing a six year old temper tantrum, throwing shit and cursing as loud as he can. Real classy, you douchebag. Enjoy your off-season.

  412. Phils2611 Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 10:27 pm

    haha victorino, you the man.

  413. Georgie Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 10:27 pm

    Matty, does he have a poster of her or something?

  414. Geoff A. Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 10:27 pm

    nice vic!

  415. Joe Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 10:27 pm

    feliz is due

  416. Matty Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 10:28 pm

    Why is Dobbs not in there?

  417. Phils2611 Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 10:28 pm

    yeah, phillies won’t get love in the WS… analysts will say, Tampa all the way. And then they will run the dramatic storyline of how they are america’s new team.

  418. Matt Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 10:29 pm

    Classy dodger fans.

  419. Phils2611 Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 10:29 pm

    man, dodgers fan say they are classy… way to cheer the possibility of victorino being hurt, ass hats.

  420. Matty Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 10:29 pm

    Actually Georgie, Alyssa Milano mows down Dodgers like Don Larsen. She dumped Brad Penny for Martin…

  421. Dave Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 10:29 pm

    All i remember of the 1983 NLCS is Steve Bedrosian coming in for the save….

  422. Griffin Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 10:29 pm

    classy fans started cheering when they thought Victorino was injured.

  423. Brian Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 10:29 pm

    Real classy fans. Only we do that shit though

  424. SJ Mike Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 10:29 pm

    Thank God Victorino is ok.

  425. Wilson Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 10:30 pm

    dodger fans never seem to disappoint to see how low they will go

  426. Phils2611 Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 10:30 pm

    joe buck: well, victorino wanted to get hit in the ribs earlier in this series, he just did.

  427. Griffin Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 10:30 pm

    pedro feliz is where rallies go to die. He’s left at least 8 on tonight.

  428. Jamie Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 10:30 pm

    Cooch just missed one there…

  429. Joe Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 10:30 pm

    well i was wrong about feliz

  430. SJ Mike Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 10:31 pm

    My best friend calls Pedro Feliz “Señor Out”

  431. Matty Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 10:32 pm

    Ha ha, Cooch. Yes, I’m perpetually 12 years old…

  432. Geoff A. Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 10:32 pm

    9 outs to go! Let’s get it done!

  433. CT Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 10:32 pm

    let’s be realistic, if it was someone like Martin instead of Victorino and the setting was CBP, you all know we’d be doing the same thing the LA crowd is doing

  434. Phils2611 Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 10:32 pm

    haha, we would have hit martin with beer bottles and got ejected… we’re TRUE fans.

  435. Anth Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 10:33 pm

    I love the fat dude with the beat LA shirt on behind the plate…priceless.

  436. Matt Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 10:33 pm

    I know Dobbs isn’t the best defensively, but no way is Feliz that much better at 3rd that it’s worth taking his bat out of the lineup. Hopefully in the WS they come to their sense a little and play Dobbs more (although he’ll probably DH)

  437. Grrrumpy Miner Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 10:34 pm

    I will say this tho….first time i’m actually watching the playoffs.Hearing Joe Buck and Tim McCarver tonight just tells me that they will be dry humping Joe Maddon,B.J. Upton and the rest of the Devil Rays next week.

  438. NEPA Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 10:34 pm

    Yea Dobbs will DH. No doubt I would think.

  439. Joe Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 10:34 pm

    big inning for the good guys. shut ‘em down and make them cry in La La Land

  440. LH Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 10:34 pm

    Now I know Joe Buck is a lousy commentator, saying Victorina minmed “not my head; my ribs”, an inferred he got what he asked for. What a jerk

  441. Phils2611 Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 10:35 pm

    I’d play Dobbs in Left, make Burrell DH.

  442. SJ Mike Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 10:35 pm

    Man, Fox is great at putting logos over good images. During Game 1 and 2, they had awesome helicopter shots of Center City and you could barely see them because of the gigantic ads superimposed over them.

  443. NEPA Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 10:36 pm

    Dear god Shane can cover ground.

  444. Phils2611 Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 10:36 pm

    victorino is the F’ing man…

  445. christopher Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 10:36 pm

    GIVE THAT MAN A GOLD GLOVE!!

  446. CT Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 10:36 pm

    wow, 2 sweet catches from Vic back to back! LA must really hate him now!

  447. Robbi P Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 10:36 pm

    Love how Buck is praying to Jesus Yahweh Elijah Allah for a dodgers comback and saying the phillies have left a lot on base lol

  448. SJ Mike Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 10:36 pm

    Oh McCarver, you are so witty. “Victorino may be the best buy the Phillies have had in the past 10 years.”

  449. Rick Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 10:36 pm

    Holy crap Griffin! You aren’t kidding! He has literally left 8 on base! Unbelievable.

    I have a man crush on Vic! I think I need a 8 jersey!

  450. Joe Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 10:36 pm

    hahhaa McCarver is gonna get a free DVD player now

  451. Keith Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 10:37 pm

    yea Victorino, great speed

  452. Geoff A. Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 10:37 pm

    that Best Buy comment was priceless, terrible priceless!

  453. Matt Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 10:37 pm

    The only thing that would make this a truely “Philadelphia” moment would be for them to win the pennant, but have one of their big guys go down with a freak injury.

  454. Phils2611 Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 10:37 pm

    so uh… if victorino doesn’t get MVP of NLCS i’ll be shocked.

    we had a lot of contribution, but c’mon.

  455. NEPA Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 10:38 pm

    What’s Hamels pitch count lookin like?

  456. Georgie Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 10:38 pm

    My husband’s getting pissed at me for yelling at the tv, I told him I’m not about to stop, if he doesn’t like it , go watch another tv.

  457. Phils2611 Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 10:38 pm

    pitch count is of no relevance ;-) lol

  458. SJ Mike Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 10:39 pm

    Hamels is at 90 pitches.

  459. Phils2611 Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 10:39 pm

    hahaha, mccarver just said manny may come to philly, yeah right.

  460. Dave Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 10:39 pm

    Nice catch by that fan….

  461. LH Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 10:39 pm

    Go for three outs Shane, yes!

  462. CT Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 10:39 pm

    Hamels is at 92 pitches

  463. Dave Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 10:40 pm

    My fiancee (a red sox fan) has now taken refuge upstairs in the bedroom and says I’m being “loud”….

  464. NEPA Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 10:40 pm

    Bad walk there, gotta make them put it in play.

  465. Griffin Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 10:40 pm

    Hamels leads off next inning, he’s thrown 92 pitches

  466. Georgie Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 10:42 pm

    Yeah, the hubby’s a frustrated Orioles/Rams fan, but he’s not spoiling this for me, NO WAY!

  467. Phils2611 Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 10:42 pm

    c’mon hamels

  468. Geoff A. Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 10:42 pm

    6 outs to go!!!!!!!!

  469. CT Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 10:42 pm

    god dammit

  470. NEPA Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 10:43 pm

    Leave Hamels in definitely.

  471. Griffin Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 10:43 pm

    keep Hamels in, it’s only the 7th.

  472. Dave Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 10:43 pm

    Orioles!?!? How can your forgive him for 1983?!?!?!

  473. do work phils! Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 10:43 pm

    they need to keep cole in there for the last out

  474. LH Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 10:43 pm

    You tell him Georgie. Something about I need to be quiet for a bit from my wife tonight – she went up in the 6th, too tired! Should have married a baseball wife who like camping too. Only kidding – 26 good years.

    Come on Hamels lets wrap it up

  475. Georgie Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 10:43 pm

    Shit, sweaty hands now.

  476. Geoff A. Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 10:43 pm

    oops
    too early there

  477. Griffin Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 10:43 pm

    don’t take him out!!!

  478. Phils2611 Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 10:44 pm

    this is a tough call…

  479. SJ Mike Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 10:44 pm

    Here we go.

  480. Joe Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 10:44 pm

    this is so huge right now. Let’s go Cole!!

  481. NEPA Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 10:44 pm

    Please Hamels.

  482. Griffin Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 10:44 pm

    come on Cole.

  483. Geoff A. Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 10:44 pm

    Leaving him in better work!! Lets go Phillies!

  484. CT Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 10:44 pm

    alright, looks like uncle charlie’s confident in Cole… let’s do this!

  485. Jay Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 10:45 pm

    GOOD CALL!

  486. Dave Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 10:45 pm

    Strap in, Kids…..

  487. Phils2611 Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 10:45 pm

    im waving my towel wildly from NLDS game 2 lol.

  488. NEPA Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 10:46 pm

    YES!

  489. CT Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 10:46 pm

    YES!

  490. Phils2611 Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 10:46 pm

    YEAH!

  491. SJ Mike Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 10:46 pm

    Bullseye!

    This was Cole’s game and I’m glad he got to finish that inning!

  492. Dave Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 10:46 pm

    Woooo!!!!!!!!!!!

  493. Geoff A. Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 10:47 pm

    holy shit!

  494. Jay Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 10:47 pm

    whoaaaaa !!!!! yesss lets gooo! baby

  495. Griffin Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 10:47 pm

    yes!!!

  496. Keith Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 10:47 pm

    6 outs to go, way to go Hamels!

  497. Joe Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 10:47 pm

    WOW!!!

  498. Phils2611 Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 10:47 pm

    good thing we got that one… furcal was waiting on deck to try and redeem himself lol.

  499. NEPA Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 10:47 pm

    The look in Hamels’ eyes when the count was 2-1 was straight up “I got this.”

  500. CT Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 10:48 pm

    104 pitches, 68 for strikes, 1 R, 1 ER, 4 BB, 4 SO, 1 HR, 1.93 ERA

  501. BrewTownPhilsPhan Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 10:48 pm

    Man this is awesome! I had to follow the first three innings on my phone from work, then listen to four and five on the ride home. Jimmy kept me from getting too anxious, though. Once we had that lead you had to figure Cole was gonna hang onto it.

    SIX MORE OUTS!!!!!!!

  502. Anth Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 10:48 pm

    Cole Hamels chief export is K’s!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  503. SJ Mike Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 10:49 pm

    You know, Charlie may not be the smartest baseball guy out there and we’ve been hard on him in the past, but you can tell these players love playing for him and it is showing.

  504. LH Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 10:49 pm

    Yea Yea – Thanks Cole, lets go Ryan I guessing in the eighth

  505. Dave Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 10:49 pm

    Manny is up 3rd in Bot 8, right?

  506. CT Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 10:50 pm

    oy, Taguchi? i’d really rather have Myers in there!

  507. Jay Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 10:50 pm

    here we go wit SO “WHAT” TAGOUCHI

  508. SJ Mike Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 10:50 pm

    1-2-3 in the order for the Dodgers in the 8th.

  509. Phils2611 Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 10:50 pm

    so taguchi so can’t hit… lol.

  510. Joe Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 10:50 pm

    yeah he is

  511. NEPA Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 10:51 pm

    Yea, Manny will be up 3rd. Must get those first two batters out. At least 1 of them.

  512. Phils2611 Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 10:51 pm

    dude i can’t stand torre and his pitching changes

  513. Rob Cowie Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 10:51 pm

    I love all of you. You guys really make this site what it is. Cherry bomb shots to all. Go phils

  514. Joe Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 10:51 pm

    hahah he was in to get out taguchi, i am suprised they didn’t call in the fonz

  515. Griffin Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 10:51 pm

    Why are they bringing in a righty to face Rollins?

  516. LH Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 10:51 pm

    The two outfield outs and one being a long ball had me nervous. Guess who wasn’t nervous on the mound. Ace – the man – Mr. Cole Hamels

  517. Phils2611 Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 10:52 pm

    i discovered this site like, 3 days ago lol. i love it.

  518. Jay Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 10:52 pm

    frankford & cottman after the game

  519. christopher Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 10:52 pm

    what a great moment for cole, getting the type of show of respect from charlie usually only shown for moyer. i think we just saw cole mature a few years in one moment.

  520. SJ Mike Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 10:53 pm

    Rob, I only discovered this blog and started posting in September, but I love it. It is a great community to chat with fellow fans during games.

    Plus, it helps pass time since 50% of the time when I’m working, I’m at a computer.

  521. Phils2611 Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 10:54 pm

    sj, it’s what i’ve been doing at work the past few days haha.

  522. Matty Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 10:55 pm

    I would like to see some more runs here just to watch Dodger fans get up and leave early…

  523. Matt Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 10:55 pm

    Old guy in the suit (left of the plate, first row) has a MILF of a wife.

  524. Dave Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 10:56 pm

    I’ve read this site all season. My Kudos to Tim for running such a great source of information. Really helps when you live nowhere near Philadelphia.

    I’d go on but then I’d sound like Tim McCarver servicing Manny….

  525. Griffin Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 10:56 pm

    that Foxtrax thing is deceiving. If you look at Cole’s last pitch on gameday on mlb.com, it looks like a strike, but on Foxtrax, it’s not even close.

    This site is awesome.

  526. Phils2611 Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 10:56 pm

    bridge to lidge time.

  527. NEPA Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 10:56 pm

    What a surpise. PitchTracker showed the last Hamels K as 4 feet underground.

  528. BrewTownPhilsPhan Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 10:56 pm

    This site is great for out-of-staters. I don’t know any Phils fans out here. My wife is a Cubs fan who tolerates me. (She’s happy with the Phils because they’re “punishing” the Dodgers for pushing Chicago to another century of dismal existence.)

  529. Matty Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 10:57 pm

    I have a bad feeling that the Dodgers are going to make this just interesting enough to force Lidge in to give us all indigestion. It can’t be this easy, can it?

  530. Phils2611 Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 10:58 pm

    hamels pitch did look a little low. but, the ump has been calling that all game, you gotta adjust to that strike zone.

  531. Anth Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 10:58 pm

    Foxtrax is a joke…Sandy Koufax would be throwing balls on that thing…And they can leave the glowing puck dealy at home too.

  532. SJ Mike Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 10:58 pm

    That Hamels Strike 3 was one of those “too close to take with 2 strikes” pitches.

  533. Phils2611 Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 10:59 pm

    matty, i think you’ll see lidge in 9 no matter what… it’s gonna be a tough last 6 outs, but you don’t win championship games without some hard work.

  534. Keith Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 10:59 pm

    come on Madson!

  535. NEPA Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 10:59 pm

    Wow, Utley.

  536. Phils2611 Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 10:59 pm

    holy crap utley, seriously?

  537. Matty Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 10:59 pm

    Nice play by Utley

  538. Robbi P Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 10:59 pm

    97 thats completey dirty atta baby

  539. SJ Mike Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 10:59 pm

    How did Utley catch that?!!??!?!

  540. Keith Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 10:59 pm

    nice catch Utley, 5 outs to go.

  541. LH Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 11:00 pm

    Tagouchi = 14 points ii you could use a proper name in scrabble. Charlie sit down the empty bat next time unless you can use a speed replacement on the bases

    Ohhhh Chase!

  542. CT Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 11:00 pm

    amazing Utley… Superman at 2nd

  543. Griffin Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 11:00 pm

    what a freaking play. How did the announcers not go crazy for that Utley catch?

  544. Phils2611 Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 11:00 pm

    4 outs.

  545. NEPA Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 11:00 pm

    Oh, did McCarver just say that Hamels now has the best changeup? Sudden change of events.

  546. Keith Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 11:00 pm

    4 outs go!

  547. Joe Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 11:00 pm

    amazing catch!! manny with nobody on!!!

  548. Dave Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 11:01 pm

    When i was working the College World Series, a bat flew out of a players hands and came right at me. Thankfully, hit 3 feet below me in the Fresno State dugout…. Damm scary s@#t seeing a bat come at you in a camera lens….

  549. Phils2611 Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 11:01 pm

    manny will NOT multi HR

  550. Matt Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 11:01 pm

    Everyone will get up to leave if manny makes the 3rd out.

  551. Matty Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 11:01 pm

    Manny’s last at-bat as a Dodger

  552. Rick Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 11:01 pm

    My girlfriend just said that Werth can squeeze her like he just did that fly ball.

    She’s just from IL so she likes him.

  553. Griffin Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 11:01 pm

    Manny’s last at bat as a Dodger….

  554. I know Sal... Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 11:01 pm

    Madson must be juicing…97!?!?!

    4 more outs boys…4 more outs!

  555. Rob Cowie Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 11:01 pm

    Yehahahahahahah utley

  556. Keith Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 11:02 pm

    get this Manny out

  557. Dave Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 11:02 pm

    Oh dear… will Manny Strike out?

  558. Robbi P Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 11:02 pm

    GIVE HIM THE HIGH STINKY CHEESE!!!

  559. Matty Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 11:02 pm

    Creepy Griffin, creepy….

  560. Phils2611 Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 11:02 pm

    madson man… blow his ass away.

  561. Matt Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 11:03 pm

    Alyssa Milano is still smokin.

  562. Dave Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 11:03 pm

    Man, that towel is all over Alissa Milano’s face like… um… er….

  563. SJ Mike Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 11:03 pm

    Where is Madson getting this heat from? Wow.

  564. Phils2611 Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 11:05 pm

    manny called time cause he hit his helmet with his bat.

  565. Rick Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 11:05 pm

    adrenaline….

  566. Griffin Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 11:05 pm

    that was creepy Matty…

  567. CT Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 11:05 pm

    dammit Jimmy!

  568. Phils2611 Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 11:05 pm

    bad hop… it’s ok. we’ll get next out.

  569. NEPA Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 11:06 pm

    what a hitter.

  570. Dave Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 11:06 pm

    Score that E-6 just to F with Manny?

  571. Rob Cowie Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 11:06 pm

    Wtf was that

  572. Matt Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 11:06 pm

    Not that it was a gimme play, but I’m surprised rollins didn’t get that.

  573. SJ Mike Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 11:07 pm

    Man, that guy is a hard out, whether it is line shots, giant bombs, or little squirters, he can hit.

  574. Phils2611 Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 11:07 pm

    haha joe buck wants a manny sandwich… with extra mayo.

  575. Griffin Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 11:07 pm

    come on Madson, one more

  576. SJ Mike Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 11:08 pm

    3 more outs!!!!

  577. Keith Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 11:08 pm

    3 outs to go! I’m loving this.

  578. Phils2611 Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 11:08 pm

    RUSSEL MARTIN, YOURE TERRIBLE.

  579. NEPA Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 11:08 pm

    Great job Madson. He has turned himself into quite the setup man.

  580. I know Sal... Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 11:08 pm

    I think the whole Fox network wants a piece of that sandwich in their mouth Phils

    3 more outs!!!

  581. Robbi P Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 11:08 pm

    3 to go lets go BABY!!!!!

  582. Griffin Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 11:08 pm

    3 outs away!

  583. Joe Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 11:08 pm

    THREE OUTS!!!! MY GOD THIS IS AMAZING!!!!

  584. Dave Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 11:08 pm

    I don’t care what anyone on WIP would say – Manny Ramirez would kill this team. Don’t sign him. F him and F Scott Boras.

  585. nate Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 11:08 pm

    who is this pitcher and what did he do with madson?….. dude’s a beast… 97 at least 7 times. ridiculous.

  586. Eli Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 11:09 pm

    3 outs til the PENNANT

  587. Matty Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 11:10 pm

    Can we just get a few more runs here, seriously? Like 4 maybe? Just so I don’t have to stress…..

  588. SJ Mike Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 11:10 pm

    There has been some great stories in the Inquirer, ESPN, etc. Gillick is a master at putting teams together have just the right pieces.

    Signing the “big name” doesn’t guarantee you anything. Look at the Mets, Yankees, Brewers, Cubs, and soon to be Dodgers.

  589. Phils2611 Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 11:10 pm

    i agree actually… i’d try to resign burrell… if not, look elsewhere, don’t get manny.

    This Phiily team needs to stay away from the “stars”. This team has earned everything they’ve gotten so far, through hard work and blending together as a team.

  590. Anth Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 11:10 pm

    OOOOOOOO MAN LETS DO THIS!

  591. Brendan Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 11:11 pm

    Funny stuff FYI…the empire that is ESPN can’t even hire decent editors…the ticker currently reads Martin grounds out to end 8th, Ramirez “strained” at 2nd…lol.

  592. Wilson Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 11:11 pm

    TIME FOR LIGHTS OUT DODGERS!!!!

  593. Phils2611 Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 11:11 pm

    i still wanna see howard crush one… get him warmed up for the WS.

  594. Joe Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 11:12 pm

    loney, blake and kent in the 9th?

  595. Phils2611 Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 11:12 pm

    mm broxton.. put him in… and lidge, yeah man, you got this.

  596. Dave Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 11:13 pm

    Lots of fans wore yellow tonight?

  597. Griffin Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 11:13 pm

    yes, loney, blake, kent and nomar in the 9th

  598. Joe Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 11:13 pm

    i would love an insurance run right now

  599. SJ Mike Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 11:13 pm

    Great shot of Furcal picking his nose. Stay classy Fox.

  600. Georgie Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 11:13 pm

    NICE NOSE PICK!!!!

  601. Matt Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 11:13 pm

    I never thought that I would say this, but I actually feel more comfortable with Madson out there than I do Lidge right now.

  602. Griffin Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 11:14 pm

    Furcal bobbled his booger and then threw it away

  603. I know Sal... Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 11:14 pm

    Victorino better get the MVP….easily most deserving

  604. Matty Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 11:14 pm

    He won’t go deep on Kuo, though…

  605. Phils2611 Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 11:14 pm

    nah lidge will close it. i want howard to hit a hr cause then he’ll be like, oh… that was fun… i’ll do that more often. lol.

  606. Phils2611 Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 11:15 pm

    3 -1, it could happen…

  607. Steve Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 11:15 pm

    I’d love to see him jack one here

  608. Matty Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 11:15 pm

    Is there even a remote possibility that Bruntlett could go deep?

  609. Joe Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 11:15 pm

    nice hit for rye-guy!!

  610. Dave Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 11:15 pm

    Howard 3-4?!?!?

  611. Keith Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 11:16 pm

    who cares about Manny, we’re about to win

  612. SJ Mike Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 11:16 pm

    Howard has been getting hits.

  613. Keith Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 11:16 pm

    time for Lidge!

  614. Phils2611 Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 11:16 pm

    time to close… lights out lidge, lets bring it home.

  615. NEPA Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 11:16 pm

    Well, here we go.

  616. Matty Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 11:17 pm

    No, no there isn’t

  617. nate Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 11:17 pm

    lidge time

  618. SJ Mike Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 11:17 pm

    You have to admit, Shane was saying what we have all been thinking. How does he do it?

  619. Griffin Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 11:17 pm

    Bruntlett is a very bad hitter. Who is going to be our DH against a lefty in the World Series? Oh well, enough about that, 3 outs to go!

  620. Matt Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 11:17 pm

    Wow, could Chris Coste look anymore disinterested in being a Phillie right now?

  621. Dave Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 11:17 pm

    Oh wow….. just wow…. 3 more outs….

  622. BrewTownPhilsPhan Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 11:18 pm

    I’m not worried about Ryan any more. 3 for 4 with a run and an rbi tonight – that’s good production. He’s started hitting the last couple of games, and the power will come back if he’s hitting effectively.

  623. Dave Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 11:18 pm

    Chris “Soon to be Odd Man Out as Lou Marson is Backup Catcher Next Season” Coste? That Coste?

  624. Georgie Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 11:19 pm

    omg, I am giddy with excitement!

  625. Phils2611 Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 11:19 pm

    very true. i hope lidge doesn’t make us have heart attacks, quick save plz. k thx.

  626. SJ Mike Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 11:19 pm

    How manytimes are they going to show that Gibson homerun?

  627. I know Sal... Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 11:20 pm

    go figure another blow job for the Dodgers from Fox

  628. Phils2611 Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 11:20 pm

    look at fox, hoping that the dodgers come back ;-)

  629. Dave Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 11:20 pm

    I cant take Joe Buck anymore. Enough.

  630. Matty Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 11:20 pm

    Lidge needs to not walk the first batter like he seems to do each and every time he is in a non-save situation…

  631. Dave Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 11:20 pm

    my heart is about to come out of my chest!

  632. Matt Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 11:20 pm

    Dave – Yep thats it! He’s always had a chip on his shoulder since he’s been here, that’s the one thing I don’t like about Coste. If the guy could just catch and handle a pitching staff he’d be our starter, it’s obvious he’s a much better hitter than Ruiz.

  633. Dave Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 11:20 pm

    *looks down* It is!

  634. Phils2611 Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 11:22 pm

    vintage lidge

  635. BrewTownPhilsPhan Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 11:22 pm

    Well, he didn’t walk him…

  636. CT Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 11:22 pm

    dammit Brad, just strike them out please!

  637. Dave Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 11:22 pm

    ohhhhhh dammit

  638. I know Sal... Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 11:22 pm

    wtf…always the flair for the dramatic

  639. Matty Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 11:22 pm

    Oh for the love of christ, please don’t….

  640. NEPA Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 11:22 pm

    this series is gonna kill me.

  641. Phils2611 Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 11:22 pm

    shit, i don’t like blake, he’s clutch sometimes…

  642. BrewTownPhilsPhan Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 11:23 pm

    Why hasn’t Coste been used as a pinch hitter?

  643. SJ Mike Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 11:24 pm

    There’s 1

  644. Phils2611 Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 11:24 pm

    phew.

  645. Keith Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 11:24 pm

    2 outs to go!

  646. Matt Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 11:24 pm

    Just throw gas lidge.. you don’t need to strike everyone out. Ditch the splitter, nobody’s chasing it anymore.

  647. I know Sal... Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 11:24 pm

    2 more

  648. NEPA Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 11:24 pm

    Because he’s our only other catcher. If Ruiz were to get hurt we’d have to put Werth back there.

  649. LH Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 11:24 pm

    Lidge wants Ruiz

  650. Phils2611 Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 11:25 pm

    DP ftw.

  651. NEPA Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 11:26 pm

    YES, thank god!

  652. SJ Mike Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 11:26 pm

    Wow, I don’t know how Victorino continually does that!

  653. Keith Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 11:26 pm

    1 out to go!

  654. BrewTownPhilsPhan Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 11:26 pm

    Isn’t Marson available if Coste is used and Ruiz gets hurt?

  655. Dave Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 11:26 pm

    ONE OUT AWAY!!!!!!

  656. LH Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 11:26 pm

    2 outs left – Jimmy can you made it two series in a row

  657. Matty Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 11:26 pm

    Good grief….

  658. CT Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 11:26 pm

    it’s a good thing Vic is CF

  659. Phils2611 Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 11:26 pm

    even the “bandbox” would have held that in ;-)

  660. NEPA Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 11:27 pm

    No Marson is with the team, but not on the roster.

  661. Phils2611 Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 11:27 pm

    garciaparra is fail.

  662. SJ Mike Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 11:28 pm

    Brad Lidge has some Tugger in him. Flair for making it interesting in the 9th.

  663. Robbi P Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 11:28 pm

    WHY CANT IT EVER BE EASY!!?

  664. BrewTownPhilsPhan Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 11:28 pm

    Got it.

  665. Dave Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 11:28 pm

    one more strike!

  666. Phils2611 Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 11:29 pm

    last pitch, lets go.

  667. NEPA Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 11:29 pm

    World Series, here we come.

  668. LH Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 11:29 pm

    Shane does anything get past you??

  669. I know Sal... Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 11:29 pm

    WAHOOOOO!!!!

    Fall Classic here we come!!!

    Congrats boys!!!!

  670. Robbi P Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 11:29 pm

    YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSs

  671. Keith Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 11:29 pm

    and the Phillies are going to the World Series! :D :D :D

  672. SJ Mike Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 11:29 pm

    The Phillies win the pennant!

    The Phillies win the pennant!

    The Phillies win the pennant!

  673. CT Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 11:29 pm

    WORLD SERIES HERE WE COME!

  674. Joe Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 11:30 pm

    OH MY GOD OH MY GOD OH MY GOD!!!!!!

  675. metsfan Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 11:30 pm

    Congrats to the PHILLIES!! Now win the World Series for the National League!!!!!!

  676. NEPA Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 11:30 pm

    Unbelievable. I’m so god damn pumped.

  677. Phils2611 Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 11:30 pm

    amazing… i’ve been waiting for this for awhile, as i’m sure you all have too.

    world series, here we come!

    sorry fox, man ram is done.

    glad to have chatted with you guys all game :-)

  678. Matty Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 11:31 pm

    YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    I have Phillies Fever Baby!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    The Official Anthem of the Phils/Rays World Series…..

    http://www.centralmainesportsblog.com/2008/10/phillies-fever-cowbell-remix.html

  679. I know Sal... Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 11:31 pm

    I’m in tears…I’m so damn happy!

  680. BrewTownPhilsPhan Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 11:31 pm

    No sleep tonight, baby!

  681. Joe Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 11:31 pm

    this is amazing!!!!

  682. Matt Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 11:32 pm

    Very subdued celebration, I like it. More business to take care of.

  683. Phils2611 Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 11:32 pm

    *gag* – ken rosenthal…

  684. eli Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 11:32 pm

    you guys blow.go rays(mets next year)

  685. metsfan Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 11:33 pm

    Go PHILLIES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  686. Phils2611 Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 11:33 pm

    eli, i love you. so happy the mets sucked again this year. WHOOOO!

  687. NEPA Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 11:33 pm

    It feels good celebrating in front of their crowd but nothing would have been like celebrating at CBP. But screw, were going to the series baby.

  688. SJ Mike Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 11:34 pm

    I seriously seriously don’t believe it.

    First time since I was 9, I’m going to see some World Series baseball.

  689. Phils2611 Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 11:34 pm

    Phils can take it in 5 at the WS at CBP… that’d be a sight!

  690. Georgie Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 11:35 pm

    Oh sweet Jesus, the Phillies are in the World Series. I have chills and hot flashes all at once.

  691. Joe Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 11:36 pm

    i worked for the mets for 6 months. they are an embarasment to major league baseball. I was in hell being a Phillies fan in that shit hole. I LOVE MY PHILLIES!!!

  692. PhillyGirlinMichigan Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 11:36 pm

    YEAHHHH!!!! What a great game!!

  693. christopher Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 11:37 pm

    BRING ON THE WORLD SERIES!!!!

  694. NEPA Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 11:37 pm

    Phils2611 – that’d be a dream come true.

  695. Matt Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 11:37 pm

    Phils in 6 over the Rays!

  696. Robbi P Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 11:37 pm

    If anyone has tickets that they don’t want ill surely take them!

  697. SJ Mike Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 11:37 pm

    I must admit, that was classy of Fox to replay Harry’s call there!

  698. BrewTownPhilsPhan Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 11:38 pm

    OK, I got chills all over again hearing Harry’s call which they just played on Fox.

  699. Georgie Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 11:38 pm

    CSN is showing the huge crowd at Frankford and Cottman.

  700. Phils2611 Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 11:38 pm

    A well deserved WS I may add.

    Sox or Rays will be tough, but honestly, we can play with anyone.

  701. NEPA Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 11:38 pm

    I’m not believing what I’m seeing. Watching them receive the NL trophy.

  702. K T Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 11:38 pm

    Congratulations on winning the NLCS…Good luck in the WS…nothing against your team but you guys are going to need it against the Rays…they look unstoppable…they have a winning combo of being good and young…So Good Luck…and I mean it..I always pull for the NL…Dodger Fan for Life

  703. Matty Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 11:38 pm

    I can deal with Hamels being the MVP

  704. Griffin Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 11:39 pm

    congrats everyone, I am speechless!

  705. LH Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 11:39 pm

    Sometimes you wait and wait and then it builds ever so slowly through the years. The pitchers, the hitters, the coaches, a new stadium, the direction up and then down the lineup, and the ebb and flow of your home team games. Good memories like the sweet thought of sitting at the Vet watching Chase Utley’s first at-bat over the wall for a grand slam with your son. And now through the long wait it’s finally here – and now we can say it – The Phillies are the National League Champions!!!

  706. Phils2611 Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 11:40 pm

    Ed Wade, psh.

  707. Matt Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 11:40 pm

    Everyone thought the Dodgers were unstoppable too. It’s on.

  708. NEPA Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 11:40 pm

    Hahah, Gillick gives a shout out to Ed Wade.

  709. I know Sal... Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 11:40 pm

    classy move by Gillick giving Wade some credit

  710. NJ Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 11:40 pm

    Come on you Fightin’ Phils! echo your thoughts Griffin.

  711. Phils2611 Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 11:41 pm

    matt, good point, i’ll be keeping that in mind when everyone picks the rays.

  712. Matty Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 11:41 pm

    Next Brad Lidge will give a shout-out to Mitch Williams and Steve Bedrosian

  713. J-Man Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 11:42 pm

    WHERE GOIN TO THE WORLD SERIES BABY…THIS IS UNBELIVABLE…LOOKS LIKE COLE’S THE NLCS MVP AND HE DESERVES IT.

  714. Steve Carlton Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 11:43 pm

    Cole Hamels is my illigitimate love child! Go KING COLE!

  715. Phils2611 Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 11:43 pm

    uncle chollie said it best… resilient, team, 27 outs, we’re always in it.

  716. NEPA Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 11:43 pm

    Wow, the end of Charlie’s interview there was pretty moving actually.

  717. Phils2611 Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 11:44 pm

    haha, look everyone… torre is waving to the 10 fans in LA!

  718. Grrrumpy Miner Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 11:44 pm

    As much as I hate to remind you guys….the Amazins celebrated in that very clubhouse a couple of years back.As much of a Mets fan I am and how much that I hate the Phillies (as a fan of course)….They earned my respect.I tip my Mets cap to the Phillies.Congrats and bring it home for the REAL league…the National League.BTW….who shut McCarver up?

  719. Georgie Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 11:44 pm

    I’m crying a little bit.

  720. NJ Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 11:44 pm

    The Rays are dangerous because they have no fear but we are the better ballclub, they mave have stronger depth but our elite guys are on a level above theirs.

  721. OZ Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 11:46 pm

    Roxborough is going nuts!!!!

  722. Phils2611 Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 11:46 pm

    Alright guys and gals, im signing off for tonight… thanks for all those who’ve chatted throughout the game!

  723. Robbi P Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 11:47 pm

    PHUCK THE RAYS PHUCK THE RED SOX AINT NO STOPPING US NOW. THE RAYS PLAYED AGAINST ASS PITCHERS ITS TIME FOR THE REAL DEAL. ITS GONNA BE AWESOME WATCHING THOSE DUMB ASS RAYS PITCHERS HITTING AT THE BANK. LETS GO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

  724. NJ Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 11:47 pm

    As immense as Cole has been the Ashburn has to go to the entire Philadelphia Phillies organisation, anyone disagree with that?

  725. Phils2611 Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 11:48 pm

    wait, before i go… one last joe buck bash… you suck so hardcore.

  726. Griffin Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 11:48 pm

    LH, nicely said.

  727. SJ Mike Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 11:49 pm

    NJ, you are absolutely right. Same deal when we won the Division.

    2008 Philadelphia Phillies for the Ashburn.

  728. reasonable met fan Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 11:51 pm

    im pulling for you guys even though you kill me.

    Bring it back to the NL Boys

  729. Paul Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 11:52 pm

    Well done Phils!

    I think Hamels gets the Ashburn, but I’d be happy to see “2008 Phillies” for the award!

    Dang… it’s been a long 15 years, but it sure feels good!

  730. SJ Mike Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 11:53 pm

    Thank you to the Mets fans coming here to wish congrats and good luck.

    You guys truly are part of the classy bunch and we thank you for showing that kind of class, unlike some of the people over at MetsBlog.com

  731. nate Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 11:53 pm

    remember way back when geoff was like “we’re just not a good team”?

  732. Todd Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 11:53 pm

    this is fantastic. my god, i might weep.

    let’s all pay some praise to carlos ruiz… he had a great series. catching, calling the game, blocking balls… a few big hits. For a guy who didn’t do much all season, he was awesome.

  733. NJ Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 11:55 pm

    quick thought for Flash and Kendrick too.

  734. Joephilly Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 11:55 pm

    WOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!! Id like to here harry’s call if anyone can get it

  735. VA Steve Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 11:57 pm

    Most impressive performance! Let it continue. Congrats Phillies, your 26th player (the fans) are in the dugout with you!

  736. philly fan in tx Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 11:58 pm

    why are all these mets fans on our nuts?

  737. Ryan Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 11:58 pm

    WORLD SERIES!!!

    I can’t believe I’m saying that.

    LET’S GO PHILLIES!

  738. Geoff Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 11:58 pm

    You mean Mike T?? That was his phrase. I just get mad when they play like ass because I know that THIS is what theyre capable of…

    Thats what makes this all more impressive of a run. We EXPECTED THEM TO DO THIS, but for a while they looked like ass and like they were lost. Victorino is the prime example. Charlie got them straightened out and he has them playing good baseball right now.

    Cole Hamels finally proved in THIS series that he really is a big game pitcher. Now…anything can happen. If it is the Rays, I would NOT take them for granted, but they certaintly do match up well against them, dont they?

    Also…I SAID they would get to the world series and after that its all up for grabs…Cant wait….they really do have a shot this time…maybe it really is their time.

  739. OZ Says:
    October 16th, 2008 at 12:00 am

    i am sooooo clearing my calendar for every upcoming game….

    MVP – lots of ‘em! players, coaches, PhilliesNation, the Phanatic, etc. etc. etc.

  740. Georgie Says:
    October 16th, 2008 at 12:00 am

    Harry just said the Phillies only world championship was in ‘80, isn’t this ‘08?

  741. Paul Says:
    October 16th, 2008 at 12:02 am

    So who is the DH now? Stairs or Dobbs? Seems like a tough call to me…

  742. NEPA Says:
    October 16th, 2008 at 12:02 am

    Just realized I’m going to miss a big chunk of next thursday’s game. Un god damn believable

  743. NEPA Says:
    October 16th, 2008 at 12:02 am

    Paul – easy call. Its Dobbs.

  744. philly fan in tx Says:
    October 16th, 2008 at 12:03 am

    Stairs as a DH….in case you need Dobbs glove

  745. Jamie Says:
    October 16th, 2008 at 12:03 am

    Oh man…what a series…what a night.

    Congrats to everyone! Great site – many thanks to Tim, Brian, Rob, and all of the others who make this a great place for all of us to come and rant, cheer, make fun of shitty announcers (see Sutton, Don), and most recently, chastize Joe Buck and the FOX crew. It’s been a great year for Phillies baseball, Phillies fans, and for all of us who’ve been with Phillies Nation!

    We’re not done…let’s bring the rings home to the NL!

    Kudos to the classy Mets fans, Dodger fans, etc. who show that they are adults and true baseball fans. Both of your organizations are very good and we appreciate your kinds words and enouragement as we celebrate!

    GO PHILS!

  746. NJ Says:
    October 16th, 2008 at 12:03 am

    Stairs, the questions who DH’s against Kazmir.

  747. SJ Mike Says:
    October 16th, 2008 at 12:03 am

    Dobbs should DH. He’s a more complete hitter.

    Stairs is that guy you want on the bench to bring in.

  748. NJ Says:
    October 16th, 2008 at 12:05 am

    Stairs is a professional hitter, Dobbs has the most value off the bench.

  749. LH Says:
    October 16th, 2008 at 12:05 am

    Funny Georgie

  750. NJ Says:
    October 16th, 2008 at 12:09 am

    If it is the Rays our big bats should be able to lock in at Tropicana.

  751. NEPA Says:
    October 16th, 2008 at 12:12 am

    Are some people on here crazy? Why would we DH Stairs? “Dobbs is more valuable off the bench.” He will not have any PH opportunities for the pitcher. He’s an unbelievable hitter. It’s a very easy decision to make.

  752. LH Says:
    October 16th, 2008 at 12:13 am

    I expect to see a Phillies baseball jersey on Billy Penn as soon as possible. G’night folks – hope to dream phillies game reruns. Gotta love this team!

  753. LH Says:
    October 16th, 2008 at 12:15 am

    real quick – yes Nepa agree – his offense is too much to sit on the bench against Tampa

  754. Paul Says:
    October 16th, 2008 at 12:17 am

    I’d lean to Dobbs as DH too.

    But man… Stairs has been around the block a few times and knows how to hit too.

  755. Rob Says:
    October 16th, 2008 at 2:09 am

    I am in complete emotional disarray. I’m young, but I’ve always watched the Phillies. I’ve been with this team since April, through good and bad, as most of you can relate. This year feels different. The players attitude is perfect. This is an opportunity and they know it and at the very least, we should all be grateful that we can be a part of this. Seasons like this should be cherished and we should take everything we possibly can from such a moment. My congratulations to not only the 2008 Phillies, but to the consistent (often frustrated) support of Phillies phans and PhilliesNation.

    Yours Truly, Rob

    PS – I totally cried when Manuel spoke.

  756. KM Says:
    October 16th, 2008 at 10:19 am

    For the series I would start Dobbs at DH, or Howard at DH and Dobbs at 1B. We won’t need to use Dobbs as a pinch hitter, so it would be nice to get his bat in there 3-5 times a game.

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