Gamenight: Nationals (4-14) At Phillies (10-8)

Posted by Tim Malcolm, Tue, April 28, 2009 05:16 PM

nationalslogoWashington Nationals (4-14) at Philadelphia Phillies (10-8)
John Lannan (0-2, 4.43 ERA) vs. Cole Hamels (0-2, 9.69 ERA)

Time: 7:05 p.m. at Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia.
Weather: Mostly sunny, 83
TV: The Comcast Network
Twitter: Phillies Nation

A Prince Fielder line drive struck Cole Hamels Thursday, taking him out of what was becoming a very effective start. Though he had given up a home run to Ryan Braun, Hamels had struck out almost every batter he had faced. The flesh wound seemed like a huge ordeal at first; now it’s child’s play considering what the Phils might go through with Brad Lidge. Needless to say, it’s still a scary world out there.

Hamels, still looking for his first win of the season and an ERA that isn’t showing a run per inning, will face the Nationals, a team he has defeated soundly in his past (5-3, 2.04 ERA). In fact, Hamels has practically mastered everyone in the Nats lineup, save Ryan Zimmerman, who is only hitting .270 against Hamels, but with two home runs. Adam Dunn, by the way, is 1-for-8 against Hollywood.

The Phillies offense, meanwhile, has a checkered past with Washington starter John Lannan. He’s the one who hit Chase Utley in the hand back in 2007. Of course, Utley is hitting .455 against the hand hunter. Jimmy Rollins is at .417. Ryan Howard is at .364. And each member of the Phrontrunner Bros. has a homer against Lannan. To be short, the lefties have and can hit him.

That bodes well coming off one of the most thrilling wins in recent Phillies history. For those who missed last night’s proceedings, Howard tied the game with an sixth-inning grand slam, then Raul Ibanez swatted an eighth-inning grand slam to hand the Phils the eventual 13-11 win. Ibanez’s homer pulled him into third place in the NL home run race. He’s seventh in the league in hits and third in runs, and yes, he leads the league in slugging percentage with a .685 clip, four hundredths above Albert Pujols.

Your gamenight beer: Last night we got a double shot of grand slam madness, so tonight we celebrate with a Dubbel. How about Bornem Dubbel? This Belgian brew has a cherry/raspberry taste – a little different for the composition of a Dubbel, but nobody ever said you had to follow rules. This sweet and bitter beer would go well with oysters and fries. Belgian style.

Go Phillies!

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216 Responses to “Gamenight: Nationals (4-14) At Phillies (10-8)”

  1. John Fire Says:
    April 28th, 2009 at 5:21 pm

    I have a beer challenge for you… give Lagunitas Undercover Investigation Shut-Down Ale a shot.

    I just picked up a six-pack and I’d looking forward to giving it a try later tonight. Packs some kick – 9.7% alcohol.

  2. Don M Says:
    April 28th, 2009 at 5:36 pm

    Are we allowed to predict scores like 10-2 as the final tonight?

    You heard it hear, folks.

  3. Bruce Says:
    April 28th, 2009 at 5:45 pm

    Don, you didn’t mention which team would score 10 runs. (chuckles)

  4. Tyler Says:
    April 28th, 2009 at 5:47 pm

    bruce… hope to God he means the phils… but i think it will be closer… say 5-3?? (phils of course)

  5. Griffin Says:
    April 28th, 2009 at 6:13 pm

    Rollns/Victorino/Utley/Howard/Werth/Ibanez/Feliz/Coste/Hamels

  6. Griffin Says:
    April 28th, 2009 at 6:15 pm

    I’ll go with 6-4 Phils tonight.

  7. Tyler Says:
    April 28th, 2009 at 6:30 pm

    get coste out of there!!!

  8. Keith Says:
    April 28th, 2009 at 6:56 pm

    Go Phillies!

    prediction: Phillies 8 – Nationals 3

  9. Manny Says:
    April 28th, 2009 at 7:00 pm

    Hamels goes 7, gives up two solo shots to Zimmerman and Dunn. Phils win 5-4.

  10. Manny Says:
    April 28th, 2009 at 7:08 pm

    And that’s only because Zimmerman and Dunn are on my fantasy team.

  11. Keith Says:
    April 28th, 2009 at 7:23 pm

    there’s no chatter . . .

  12. Keith Says:
    April 28th, 2009 at 7:27 pm

    Sheffield should be on the Phillies, not Cairo. Still don’t understand why he wouldn’t want to be on the team that actually won the World Series last year.

  13. Manny Says:
    April 28th, 2009 at 7:28 pm

    Would you sit Werth, Victorino or Ibañez to give Sheffield some ABs? I wouldn’t.

  14. Keith Says:
    April 28th, 2009 at 7:37 pm

    no, I would just like Sheffield instead of Cairo.

  15. Kyle Says:
    April 28th, 2009 at 7:40 pm

    How’s Cole-suf look tonight?

  16. Jimmy Says:
    April 28th, 2009 at 7:43 pm

    I wouldn’t want to pay Sheffield $14 mil to sit on the bench/pinch-hit

  17. Manny Says:
    April 28th, 2009 at 7:49 pm

    CHASE!!!!!

  18. Jenn Says:
    April 28th, 2009 at 7:49 pm

    Woo-Hoo Utley!

  19. Keith Says:
    April 28th, 2009 at 7:53 pm

    UTLEY!!!

    that’s true Jimmy.

  20. cxl72 Says:
    April 28th, 2009 at 7:54 pm

    wow

  21. Jenn Says:
    April 28th, 2009 at 7:54 pm

    PETER HAPPY!!!!!!!

  22. Manny Says:
    April 28th, 2009 at 7:55 pm

    The Mets aren’t paying him $14 million… they’re paying less than $1 million, I believe.

    HOME RUN PEDRO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WOHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
    3 run shot!!!

  23. cxl72 Says:
    April 28th, 2009 at 7:55 pm

    pedro feliz is such a nice guy to have on the team. rock solid glove, chips in a few big hits, get a .250 average and earns his pay.

  24. Keith Says:
    April 28th, 2009 at 7:55 pm

    FELIZZZZZ

  25. Jimmy Says:
    April 28th, 2009 at 7:58 pm

    According to the Mets site, Sheffield’s salary is $14 mil, but I’m not sure how much of that the Mets are actually paying, so you may have a point.

    Nice shot, Pedro. Thank you Alberto Gonzalez!

  26. Keith Says:
    April 28th, 2009 at 7:58 pm

    I didn’t start him today, ugh what a mistake lol.

  27. cxl72 Says:
    April 28th, 2009 at 7:59 pm

    The Mets and O’s are paying around $400k for the services (and I use that word loosely) of Sheff and Eaton respectively.

    I would rather go with 24 players than have Sheff on the Phils. Stairs is so great because he accepts his job. Sheff would never be happy because he thinks he is getting a raw deal on the bench.

  28. Jimmy Says:
    April 28th, 2009 at 8:02 pm

    Just found an article on espn.com saying that the Mets are paying Sheff the veteran’s minimum, but I digress.

  29. Manny Says:
    April 28th, 2009 at 8:08 pm

    Shane should steal right here

  30. Tim Malcolm Says:
    April 28th, 2009 at 8:08 pm

    So far Hamels is pitching very well. Comfortable, not overpowering. I like this.

  31. Jimmy Says:
    April 28th, 2009 at 8:09 pm

    damn it shane

  32. Sam D. Says:
    April 28th, 2009 at 8:10 pm

    haha Manny, he tried stealing

  33. Jenn Says:
    April 28th, 2009 at 8:15 pm

    Are you effin kidding me?! Cole’s hurt AGAIN???

  34. Keith B Says:
    April 28th, 2009 at 8:15 pm

    i cant get the game on my tv, but i am watching on gameday it says there is an injury time out i was wondering why?

  35. Keith Says:
    April 28th, 2009 at 8:16 pm

    what happened?

  36. Phillies Phan SC Says:
    April 28th, 2009 at 8:16 pm

    Hamels slipped

  37. GWFightinsFan Says:
    April 28th, 2009 at 8:16 pm

    Will Cole ever catch a break??

  38. Sam D. Says:
    April 28th, 2009 at 8:16 pm

    yeah, and the phillie killer did it again. Thanks John Lannan. First you plunk Chase on the hand and break his hand, now you lay down a bunt that will probably put Cole on the DL

  39. Phillies Phan SC Says:
    April 28th, 2009 at 8:17 pm

    Not sure how he is, but twisted his ankle

  40. cxl72 Says:
    April 28th, 2009 at 8:17 pm

    well, at least hamels arm will be rested. this april has been a total disaster for him. its encouraging that we are still winning without him. i hate to burnout the bullpen.

  41. Paul Says:
    April 28th, 2009 at 8:18 pm

    Crap! It was looking like the bullpen was finally going to get a rest, and now Hamels is hurt again!? I hope it’s not serious.

  42. Tim Malcolm Says:
    April 28th, 2009 at 8:18 pm

    God this sucks. One of these days he’ll finish a game.

  43. Phillies Phan SC Says:
    April 28th, 2009 at 8:18 pm

    I say we trade for John Lannan so he stops putting us on the DL. Kid’s still got potential besides his 5-0 deficit

  44. Manny Says:
    April 28th, 2009 at 8:20 pm

    Jesus Christ this is horrible. Just when you think Hamels is cruising….

  45. Tim Malcolm Says:
    April 28th, 2009 at 8:21 pm

    Chan Ho Park should come in. That’s the move to make.

  46. Sam D. Says:
    April 28th, 2009 at 8:21 pm

    I think we could trade cairo for some icy hot and rehabilitation for Hamels.

  47. Matt Says:
    April 28th, 2009 at 8:22 pm

    I don’t think it’s as bad as we really may think. He clearly walked off on his own power with no sign of any significant limp. He pitched close to 5 excellent innings with clear fastball command and nasty changeup pace. It may be nothing major at all. Let’s wait to hear what it is, then panic. Until then, he showed an encouraging outing today

  48. Sam D. Says:
    April 28th, 2009 at 8:23 pm

    yeah I agree, but would the Nationals even take Cairo for Icy Hot haha

  49. Phillies Phan SC Says:
    April 28th, 2009 at 8:23 pm

    Cairo for Lannan AND a case of Icy Hot. That keeps us of the DL and only allows locker room incidents only.

  50. Geof Says:
    April 28th, 2009 at 8:24 pm

    Again…he was pitching well again. Velocity was back up at 90-92. This bullpen is already tired. Hamels is snakebitten with the injury bug so far. Its like Major League Baseball is forcing him to go on the 15-day DL with all these mishaps.

  51. Paul Says:
    April 28th, 2009 at 8:24 pm

    Thanks for the update Matt, I am not able to watch the game. Hopefully you are right and it’s not too bad.

  52. Phillies Phan SC Says:
    April 28th, 2009 at 8:25 pm

    I still don’t understand why we released Jenkins and kept cairo. Jenkins wasn’t at the prime, but holy crap he was better than Cairo and, while I love Stairs, a better 4th man for the OF.

  53. Mike W Says:
    April 28th, 2009 at 8:25 pm

    Matt — So did Jroll last year vs the mets….he missed about 5 weeks?

  54. Geoff Says:
    April 28th, 2009 at 8:25 pm

    Cairo needs down to be sent town for a guy who can contribute in the bullpen.

  55. Phillies Phan SC Says:
    April 28th, 2009 at 8:26 pm

    Matt, I agree, Cole should be fine. We need him the way he was tonight!

  56. Sam D. Says:
    April 28th, 2009 at 8:26 pm

    Does anybody know who last year was traded for a bag of baseballs? haha Cairo would make history if we cold get even a bag of chips for him.

  57. Phillies Phan SC Says:
    April 28th, 2009 at 8:26 pm

    Mike W – if we think like that – JRoll’s never been the same either, so we can only hope for the best

  58. Manny Says:
    April 28th, 2009 at 8:27 pm

    CHASE, you are the man!!

  59. Sam D. Says:
    April 28th, 2009 at 8:27 pm

    2 for chase, yeah boiiiii, 6-0 phils. MVPPPP

  60. Jenn Says:
    April 28th, 2009 at 8:27 pm

    Chase is showing him how well that hand works now-haha!

  61. Phillies Phan SC Says:
    April 28th, 2009 at 8:28 pm

    As HK would say ‘outta here’ Chase Utley. Gosh I miss hearing him. RIP HK

  62. Keith Says:
    April 28th, 2009 at 8:28 pm

    I like how we all agree that Cairo needs to be removed from this team.

  63. Paul Says:
    April 28th, 2009 at 8:28 pm

    Is Utley getting in a HR groove again?! NICE!!!

  64. Sam D. Says:
    April 28th, 2009 at 8:28 pm

    haha payback is a biatch

  65. Keith Says:
    April 28th, 2009 at 8:29 pm

    UTLEY!!!

    Utley: 7
    Ibanez: 6
    Howard: 4

  66. Geoff Says:
    April 28th, 2009 at 8:29 pm

    Utley is on fire. So quick.

  67. Phillies Phan SC Says:
    April 28th, 2009 at 8:30 pm

    Keith, I am in SC and I follow the Phillies a lot, and for the life of me, I could not understand how Cairo stayed and Jenkins went.

  68. cxl72 Says:
    April 28th, 2009 at 8:31 pm

    Look at the positive, each outing Hamels has been better and better. He gave them 3 strong innings against Mil and 4 1/3 here. If his ankle is okay he may be able to put together a string of strong starts where he goes deep each time. Marlins are losing again, we may be in first place in 2 hours.

  69. Sam D. Says:
    April 28th, 2009 at 8:31 pm

    RAUUUULLLLL just a single, but I’m getting used to saying that

  70. Sam D. Says:
    April 28th, 2009 at 8:33 pm

    I rather have Russell Branyan back look what he’s doing for Seattle as an almost everyday player

  71. Jimmy Says:
    April 28th, 2009 at 8:33 pm

    Mike W- the reason Rollins was out so long is because he kept trying to come back too early. Maybe we should just count our losses and let Cole get completely healthy before he tries to make a comeback.

  72. Kyle Says:
    April 28th, 2009 at 8:33 pm

    Any word yet?

  73. cxl72 Says:
    April 28th, 2009 at 8:35 pm

    Cairo is insurance if Utley and Feliz don’t come back from off season injuries….LOL.

    Some gurus thought Utley would never be the same and he looks good to me. Feliz looks the same too. There we were lucky, Hamels unlucky. With all that were on pace for 90+ wins.

    It must suck for Cairo to know that you’re the 25th guy and can be cut any second. Still making good dough and a nice problem to have.

  74. GWFightinsFan Says:
    April 28th, 2009 at 8:35 pm

    So just for the sake of conversation, let’s say we do put Hamels on the DL (as we probably should, because as we learned with Rollins last season its best to just let the person rest their ankle instead of trying to rush them back and potentially make it worse by doing so) anyway if we do put him on the DL, who takes his place in the rotation? My vote’s for Happ, as he’s been solid so far from the bullpen, and after 15 days, if Park is still crappy we can put him in the pen and just leave Happ in the rotation…

  75. Sam D. Says:
    April 28th, 2009 at 8:35 pm

    Sprained Left Ankle fo Cole

  76. Jimmy Says:
    April 28th, 2009 at 8:36 pm

    *cut our losses

  77. cxl72 Says:
    April 28th, 2009 at 8:36 pm

    McCarthy says sprained ankle on Hamels. No additional data.

  78. Keith Says:
    April 28th, 2009 at 8:37 pm

    how many AB does Cairo have?

  79. Sam D. Says:
    April 28th, 2009 at 8:38 pm

    well there is the Adam Dunn with his solo shot, now all we need s Zimmerman to hit one and your prediction is fulfilled

  80. Manny Says:
    April 28th, 2009 at 8:39 pm

    Ouch… agh let him rest and put Happ in the rotation.. and pleaseeee bring someone up from Lehigh to the pen

  81. cxl72 Says:
    April 28th, 2009 at 8:39 pm

    Cairo is 0-7

  82. Sam D. Says:
    April 28th, 2009 at 8:40 pm

    7 abs for Cairo he has swung at the first pitch every time except for one

  83. Matt Says:
    April 28th, 2009 at 8:41 pm

    ok, so if it is just a sprained left ankle, that’s most likely a 15-day DL “incarceration.” It could have been way worse, especially with the severity of how tweaked his ankle looked initially. Who knows what’ll happen, but a sprained left ankle is very recoverable, and much better than ligament damage, or a broken bone.

  84. Keith Says:
    April 28th, 2009 at 8:41 pm

    hmm maybe Cairo will bat this inning

  85. Kyle Says:
    April 28th, 2009 at 8:41 pm

    shit, if it’s an ankle sprain, get his ass back out there. He’ll be fine. As long as it’s not broken or a high ankle sprain.

  86. Phillies Phan SC Says:
    April 28th, 2009 at 8:41 pm

    GWFightinsFan – Happ for sure and bring up a replacement from AAA. Here is the better question: Who goes down when JC comes back?

  87. Georgie Says:
    April 28th, 2009 at 8:42 pm

    He looked like the rubberband man when he went down, all legs and arms. I’m not saying he’s fragile, but with all that’s been going on with him so far, maybe a DL stint would be the best thing…..

  88. Geoff Says:
    April 28th, 2009 at 8:42 pm

    Cairo has 7/8 at bats with no hits and no batting average. total waste of roster space. its happs turn in line to get plugged into the rotation if hamels hits the DL, then you bring up a bullpen arm to fill the 25-man spot – someone like Gary Majewski.

    The callup/replacement order for starters is something like: happ, carrasco, and then whichever of stutues, drabek, brummett or worley is the most rested. i dont think they are interested in calling up kyle kendrick or drew carpenter AT ALL. Knapp is still too young, and needs to season a bit. hes only 18/19 i think.

  89. NEPA Says:
    April 28th, 2009 at 8:42 pm

    god, adam dunn hits some true bombs.

  90. Phillies Phan SC Says:
    April 28th, 2009 at 8:43 pm

    Keith, true… hopefully some of those sprains hurt like a b***h until the next day then it is OK. Done it a few times, and been back fine the next day.

  91. Paul Says:
    April 28th, 2009 at 8:43 pm

    Cairo goes down when JC comes back. Just a thought…

  92. Manny Says:
    April 28th, 2009 at 8:44 pm

    Woooo Jimmy hits!

  93. Keith Says:
    April 28th, 2009 at 8:45 pm

    nevermind, Durbin has a better shot at getting a hit than Cairo

  94. Sam D. Says:
    April 28th, 2009 at 8:45 pm

    First Steal for J- Roll in 19 games

  95. Geoff Says:
    April 28th, 2009 at 8:45 pm

    Jack Taschner has one minor league option left I think – hed go down to AAA when JC Romero returns. Or…if Eyre tanks out theyd remove him. Romero could be a huge addition when he returns. However, the Phillies are going to need to bring up some pen help soon – I agree with Tim there. The bullpen issue is always solved from within first, and if that fails then you try and trade for it. There are ALWAYS serviceable relief pitchers available in July/August…

  96. Keith Says:
    April 28th, 2009 at 8:46 pm

    wouldn’t Taschner go down when Romero comes back?

  97. Manny Says:
    April 28th, 2009 at 8:46 pm

    The Nats broadcasters have a HUGE man crush on Shane Victorino. Seriously.

  98. Jamie Says:
    April 28th, 2009 at 8:46 pm

    for the love of God…when will Cole’s problems end? He’s killing me!

  99. Manny Says:
    April 28th, 2009 at 8:47 pm

    Get Beimel from the Nats… hehe

  100. Sam D. Says:
    April 28th, 2009 at 8:48 pm

    For anybody wondering, Adam Eaton’s Line so far for the Orioles tonight through 5 innings: 6 hits, 5 runs, all earned and 4 walks.

  101. Jimmy Says:
    April 28th, 2009 at 8:49 pm

    Classic eaton

  102. Sam D. Says:
    April 28th, 2009 at 8:51 pm

    110 pitches in 6 innings for Eaton

  103. Matt Says:
    April 28th, 2009 at 8:51 pm

    all i can do is laugh at the thought process of the Orioles fans. I pray for them.

  104. Geoff Says:
    April 28th, 2009 at 8:51 pm

    NICE performanc eby Chad Durbin. 2.2 innings of solid work.

  105. Sam D. Says:
    April 28th, 2009 at 8:53 pm

    Chase going for a three bomb night? you can do it

  106. Phillies Phan SC Says:
    April 28th, 2009 at 8:53 pm

    Sam – at least it wasn’t Philly – he just sucks.

    Paul, Durbin hits better than Cairo (Durbin now at .500 w/ 2 AB)

    Many, I have to watch them too. Rob Dibble is a good man, but yes, their play by play guy will be sending Vic flowers and trying to buy him dinner.

  107. Phillies Phan SC Says:
    April 28th, 2009 at 8:53 pm

    OOOPS – Manny, not Many

  108. Phillies Phan SC Says:
    April 28th, 2009 at 8:54 pm

    I was pulling for the Os or Blue jays (never though I would say this 1983 and 1993) in the AL East because of my disdain for the Yankees and Sox.

  109. Sam D. Says:
    April 28th, 2009 at 8:55 pm

    I hope we face Eaton when we play the Orioles this year haha

  110. Phillies Phan SC Says:
    April 28th, 2009 at 8:55 pm

    Chase Utley and HK are the men

  111. Sam D. Says:
    April 28th, 2009 at 8:56 pm

    oh well chase, you will hit three or even four before your career is over

  112. Jimmy Says:
    April 28th, 2009 at 8:56 pm

    What did that 4th pitch to Utley look like? Gameday has it about a foot above his head.

  113. Phillies Phan SC Says:
    April 28th, 2009 at 8:56 pm

    I have to check the schedule whether it is in Philly or Baltimore, but if in Philly he will be BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOED

    By then he may be booed in Baltimore too though

  114. Matt Says:
    April 28th, 2009 at 8:57 pm

    The Boston/Cleveland game is a mirror image of ours last night, without the “grand salamis” though

  115. Manny Says:
    April 28th, 2009 at 8:58 pm

    I don’t think that Eaton will stay in the Orioles rotation by then…

  116. Sam D. Says:
    April 28th, 2009 at 8:58 pm

    haha I say 8 earned runs and 11 hits for Eaton when he faces us haha

  117. Matt Says:
    April 28th, 2009 at 8:58 pm

    and in the 3rd inning haha, oh well.. something to watch on mlb.tv

  118. Keith Says:
    April 28th, 2009 at 8:58 pm

    we play the Orioles at home

  119. Matt M Says:
    April 28th, 2009 at 8:59 pm

    I don’t know. I have a wierd feeling that if they do face Eaton, he’d throw a complete game 3 hit shutout.

  120. Phillies Phan SC Says:
    April 28th, 2009 at 8:59 pm

    Manny, who else do they have though? I am serious though because I do not know their rotation. Shame, I was hoping Os or Jays would steal the AL East

  121. Keith Says:
    April 28th, 2009 at 9:00 pm

    or he’ll never get an out and everyone will enjoy booing him / cheering cuz he’s terrible

  122. Phillies Phan SC Says:
    April 28th, 2009 at 9:01 pm

    June 19-21 Baltimore v. Philadelphia @ Citizens Bank park. I will have to take a weekend trip for this one.

  123. Sam D. Says:
    April 28th, 2009 at 9:01 pm

    I just can’t wait to face the yankees in their new ball park, but by that time I hope our pitchers get on track or there will be 30 total home runs that series haha

  124. Manny Says:
    April 28th, 2009 at 9:01 pm

    I hope he hangs in there so that we get to boo him and OWN him at CBP… but the Orioles could be better off dropping him and bringing someone (anyone!) up from their minor league team.

  125. Manny Says:
    April 28th, 2009 at 9:03 pm

    Durbin still pitching? Woah

  126. Keith Says:
    April 28th, 2009 at 9:03 pm

    it must suck to be a Nationals fan.

  127. Mike Says:
    April 28th, 2009 at 9:04 pm

    Wait, what? Durbin is out pitching again? Not that I’m complaining, mind you.

  128. Sam D. Says:
    April 28th, 2009 at 9:04 pm

    Maybe the Orioles will trade for Cody Ross and make him a pitcher and send Eaton out.

  129. Geoff Says:
    April 28th, 2009 at 9:05 pm

    If Durbin can finish the game…that counts as a save…3 innings of relief or more for one guy holding a lead also counts as a save

  130. Phillies Phan SC Says:
    April 28th, 2009 at 9:05 pm

    I personally won’t talk about the Nats fans, we had some baaaaaaaad seasons and I remember it sucking to be a Phillies phan then… One day we may hate the Nats and the Mets both LOL

    Sam – or more

  131. Geoff Says:
    April 28th, 2009 at 9:05 pm

    nice…3.2 inning for durbin.

  132. Manny Says:
    April 28th, 2009 at 9:06 pm

    Really good work by Chad!

  133. Evan Says:
    April 28th, 2009 at 9:06 pm

    Chad, that’s some nice relief.

  134. Keith Says:
    April 28th, 2009 at 9:07 pm

    great job Durbin!

  135. Sam D. Says:
    April 28th, 2009 at 9:08 pm

    tremendous effort by Durbin

  136. Sam D. Says:
    April 28th, 2009 at 9:09 pm

    RAUUUUUUUUULLLLLLLLLLLLL!!!! WOW I LOVE THIS GUY

  137. Jenn Says:
    April 28th, 2009 at 9:09 pm

    RAAAUUULLLL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  138. Manny Says:
    April 28th, 2009 at 9:09 pm

    I hope we can get to the No.9 spot in the lineup to see if Cairo gets an AB!

    YESSSSS RAUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUULLLLLLLLLL

    A MACHINE!

  139. phillies are solid Says:
    April 28th, 2009 at 9:09 pm

    i guess the mets arent better than the phillies and i guess santanas bad. good luck without an ace …., wait he was horrible anyway hahahaha

  140. Mike Says:
    April 28th, 2009 at 9:09 pm

    RAAAAAAAAAUUUUUUUUUUUULLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL!!!!!!

  141. Keith Says:
    April 28th, 2009 at 9:10 pm

    IBANEZ!!!

    Utley: 7
    Ibanez: 7
    Howard: 4

  142. phillies are solid Says:
    April 28th, 2009 at 9:10 pm

    raul sucks

  143. Sam D. Says:
    April 28th, 2009 at 9:11 pm

    Are they selling Raul Ibanez jerseys yet?

  144. christopher Says:
    April 28th, 2009 at 9:11 pm

    although the hamels injury obviously sucks, it doesn’t feel surprising at this point with how his starts have went. it’s been a great game otherwise, and i can even enjoy watching dunn hit monster shots (as long as they’re solo shots while we still have a 5 run cushion). otherwise durbin did a hell of a job in there and helped take a bad situation for the bullpen and minimize the stress.

    and then ibanez hits another homer! what a start for raaaaauuuuuuuulll.

  145. Tim Malcolm Says:
    April 28th, 2009 at 9:11 pm

    RIBBIE.

  146. phillies are solid Says:
    April 28th, 2009 at 9:11 pm

    phillie fans are gay

  147. nate Says:
    April 28th, 2009 at 9:11 pm

    franzke just said, “this guy is unbelievable!!!”

  148. Manny Says:
    April 28th, 2009 at 9:12 pm

    Oh well, no Cairo… just send him down. Whatever.

  149. Keith Says:
    April 28th, 2009 at 9:13 pm

    phillies are solid is annoying and shall be ignored

    but anyway, Cairo doesn’t even get used here. useless lol

    go Phillies!

  150. phillies are solid Says:
    April 28th, 2009 at 9:13 pm

    cairo is horrible

  151. phillies are solid Says:
    April 28th, 2009 at 9:14 pm

    lets grade the mets and the phillies. outfield Mets win.

  152. Sam D. Says:
    April 28th, 2009 at 9:14 pm

    Keith- I love his name yet he still thinks the phillies suck.

  153. Manny Says:
    April 28th, 2009 at 9:14 pm

    All these shifts keep us from getting even more hits… looks like scouts have been all over our whole team.

  154. Geoff Says:
    April 28th, 2009 at 9:14 pm

    Ibanez muscled that one in on his hands – that was a bomb.

  155. Sam D. Says:
    April 28th, 2009 at 9:15 pm

    Yeah David Murphy is so much better than Ibanez, GIVE ME A FREAKING BREAK. Who’s your right fielder again?

  156. Jenn Says:
    April 28th, 2009 at 9:15 pm

    Why is there no ignore button on here? Or better yet…an IQ pre-requisite.

  157. phillies are solid Says:
    April 28th, 2009 at 9:15 pm

    3rd base mets win shortstop mets win second base mets win first base mets win and catcher mets win and buullpenm and starting rotation mets win. hhaahahahah phillies suck

  158. Keith Says:
    April 28th, 2009 at 9:15 pm

    who is coming in?

  159. Sam D. Says:
    April 28th, 2009 at 9:16 pm

    Daniel Murphy My mistake, doesn’t matter he sucks anyways

  160. Geoff Says:
    April 28th, 2009 at 9:16 pm

    Clay Condrey.

  161. phillies are solid Says:
    April 28th, 2009 at 9:16 pm

    i guess beltran is bad and murphy and church

  162. phillies are solid Says:
    April 28th, 2009 at 9:17 pm

    u suck at life

  163. Keith Says:
    April 28th, 2009 at 9:18 pm

    thanks Geoff

    hmm, come on Condrey

  164. phillies are solid Says:
    April 28th, 2009 at 9:18 pm

    anyone gonna talk

  165. phillies are solid Says:
    April 28th, 2009 at 9:19 pm

    murphy base hit so good coment though

  166. Sam D. Says:
    April 28th, 2009 at 9:20 pm

    Condrey’s got 3 wins this season already, good solid start to the season.

  167. phillies are solid Says:
    April 28th, 2009 at 9:20 pm

    the phillies suck an dblow leads and then he gets a win congrats

  168. Manny Says:
    April 28th, 2009 at 9:21 pm

    Feliz has been on fire.. We always mention Utley and Ibanez..but Feliz has been amazing, too.

  169. phillies are solid Says:
    April 28th, 2009 at 9:21 pm

    u should be so proud

  170. phillies are solid Says:
    April 28th, 2009 at 9:21 pm

    i guess beltrans not on fire but your right

  171. Keith Says:
    April 28th, 2009 at 9:21 pm

    could the Phillies get Jenkins back? I mean, nobody has signed him yet.

  172. Manny Says:
    April 28th, 2009 at 9:21 pm

    Condrey can pitch anywhere, anytime. Good to have him on board.

  173. Sam D. Says:
    April 28th, 2009 at 9:22 pm

    this was a quick game 2 hours and 22 minutes. NICE WINNNN!!!!!

  174. phillies are solid Says:
    April 28th, 2009 at 9:22 pm

    if u haven t relized your vs. the nationals the worst team in mlb

  175. Manny Says:
    April 28th, 2009 at 9:23 pm

    WE WIN! Nice game (except for Cole’s injury)… but really well played! Excellent pitching all around. PHINALLY

  176. phillies are solid Says:
    April 28th, 2009 at 9:23 pm

    shock phillie fans r gay

  177. Keith Says:
    April 28th, 2009 at 9:23 pm

    5-game winning streak, nice nice

    11-8

  178. Jenn Says:
    April 28th, 2009 at 9:24 pm

    Good game, hope Cole’s ok. Nice chattin with you all.
    Minus the child who should be in bed.

  179. Keith Says:
    April 28th, 2009 at 9:24 pm

    yea that’s the first time we only gave up one run, of course it was a homerun though lol.

  180. Geoff Says:
    April 28th, 2009 at 9:24 pm

    Yeah that guy has actually improved a LOT. Condrey I mean. First place again!

  181. christopher Says:
    April 28th, 2009 at 9:25 pm

    hell of a game. two straight series wins… let’s keep them coming.

  182. phillies are solid Says:
    April 28th, 2009 at 9:25 pm

    i guess im not 25

  183. Jimmy Says:
    April 28th, 2009 at 9:27 pm

    hey phillies are solid, aren’t the mets below .500 AND currently losing?

  184. phillies are solid Says:
    April 28th, 2009 at 9:29 pm

    actually get ur facts right they r winning 4-3
    but good one

  185. Keith Says:
    April 28th, 2009 at 9:30 pm

    wait aren’t the Mets winning 4-3 now?

  186. phillies are solid Says:
    April 28th, 2009 at 9:31 pm

    yea

  187. phillies are solid Says:
    April 28th, 2009 at 9:31 pm

    they were always winning

  188. Matt Says:
    April 28th, 2009 at 9:33 pm

    Actually, get your reading capability, play some “Hooked on Phonics” and realize I don’t care the mets are winning, and said nothing about that in my post. You just continue to prove how uneducated, incompetent and jealous you are of our team. We still have a better record than you. We still are in a higher division standing. We still are the World Series Champions. And the Mets still can’t seem to make the playoffs.

    Yeah, life must suck to be a Phillie fan.

  189. phillies are solid Says:
    April 28th, 2009 at 9:34 pm

    Mets aren’t winning anymore

  190. Phillies Phan SC Says:
    April 28th, 2009 at 9:34 pm

    Here come the disgruntled Mets fans

  191. Griffin Says:
    April 28th, 2009 at 9:35 pm

    Sean Green blows the lead, 4-4 top 7

  192. Sam D. Says:
    April 28th, 2009 at 9:35 pm

    The mets are really good, until the last month of the season. Hey you phillies are solid, you should come down to citizen’s bank park and take a look at the world series trophy. Too bad the mets won’t see that for a while

  193. Matt Says:
    April 28th, 2009 at 9:36 pm

    Sweet bullpen dude!!!!!!!!!!!

  194. Matt Says:
    April 28th, 2009 at 9:36 pm

    And a great throw by the catcher to not catch the runner stealing third!!!!!!!
    WOW YOUR TEAM IS FANTASTIC!!!!!

  195. Phillies Phan SC Says:
    April 28th, 2009 at 9:36 pm

    Nope, Fish tied it 4-4 7th Innning @ (sh)ity Field

  196. Phillies Phan SC Says:
    April 28th, 2009 at 9:38 pm

    Marlins 7, Mets 4

  197. Sam D. Says:
    April 28th, 2009 at 9:38 pm

    haha I guess you can blame your shea stadium for making your team not make the playoffs too. Mets Fans always have excuses

  198. Griffin Says:
    April 28th, 2009 at 9:38 pm

    Marlins winning, Cantu home run.

  199. Matt Says:
    April 28th, 2009 at 9:39 pm

    THAT BALLL IS OUTTTAAAAA HERREEE JORGE CANTU
    7-4 Marlins

    did we just win or was it just me?

  200. Keith Says:
    April 28th, 2009 at 9:40 pm

    hehe I have Cantu on my fantasy team, wooo!!!

  201. Matt Says:
    April 28th, 2009 at 9:40 pm

    god what a loser

  202. Sam D. Says:
    April 28th, 2009 at 9:40 pm

    How much did you give up for your bullpen that still sucks?

  203. Phillies Phan SC Says:
    April 28th, 2009 at 9:42 pm

    Don’t the Mets have their own blog? Why do they have to come pee on out Bran One® cereal

  204. Phillies Phan SC Says:
    April 28th, 2009 at 9:43 pm

    our^ Bran One®

  205. Sam D. Says:
    April 28th, 2009 at 9:45 pm

    Philies Phan SC- Notice how he stopped talking after the mets started losing hahahaha

  206. Keith Says:
    April 28th, 2009 at 9:46 pm

    unfortunately he’ll prolly be back when we face the Mets this weekend and next week

  207. Phillies Phan SC Says:
    April 28th, 2009 at 9:47 pm

    Sam D. he/she sure did. Too funny. Damn winds cost the Fish an out. If the Phillies don’t do it this year for whatever reason, just let it be the Fish.

  208. Phillies Phan SC Says:
    April 28th, 2009 at 9:48 pm

    I just hope we don’t do what we did last year and drop 90% games to the Mets. One year I want to make them eat their lunch!

  209. Sam D. Says:
    April 28th, 2009 at 9:49 pm

    haha yeah. Who are the Phils facin tomorrow in the finale against the nationals

  210. Joe Says:
    April 28th, 2009 at 9:51 pm

    @Jenn: to get rid of the trolls, you need the following:

    1) Firefox (Mac, Windows, whatever)
    2) Greasemonkey extension
    3) Killfile script for Greasemonkey. A little “kill” link appears next to trolls, and when you click it, their comments just disappear.

  211. Phillies Phan SC Says:
    April 28th, 2009 at 9:51 pm

    Pretty soon Manny Acta will be piching himself if no one else can do it

  212. Sam D. Says:
    April 28th, 2009 at 9:59 pm

    Remember when we had Russel Branyan for not even a year?? Yeah so he is hitting 346 and is 4 for 4 tonight

  213. Phillies Phan SC Says:
    April 28th, 2009 at 10:03 pm

    I love the Phillies, but we have given away so much talent over the years

  214. Keith Says:
    April 28th, 2009 at 10:17 pm

    wow, anybody see the Devils lose?

  215. Phillies Phan SC Says:
    April 28th, 2009 at 10:23 pm

    Not I, I am watching the Mets and Fish, rotting for the Fish of course, although, if the Mets win, the Phillies take first. I just cannot root for the Mets.

  216. Phillies Phan SC Says:
    April 28th, 2009 at 10:26 pm

    Mets lost; Fish won 7-4

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