Gamenight: Phillies (33-23) At Mets (31-25)

Posted by Tim Malcolm, Wed, June 10, 2009 05:35 PM

metslogoPhiladelphia Phillies (33-23) at New York Mets (31-25)
Cole Hamels (4-2, 4.40 ERA) vs. Mike Pelfrey (4-2, 4.85 ERA)
Time: 7:10 p.m.
Weather: Cloudy, 69
TV: Comcast SportsNet
Twitter: Phillies Nation

As another thrilling Phillies-Mets series continues, Cole Hamels looks to even the score against New York and Mike Pelfrey tonight.

Hamels is coming off his best outing of 2009, a complete-game shutout of the Dodgers Friday night. Now he’ll face a team he hasn’t yet faced in 2009, but has had some success against throughout his career (1-3, 3.79 ERA). Backing Hamels will be an offensive attack that launched four home runs off Johan Santana last night. It was the first time in Santana’s career he allowed three home runs to left-handed hitting. All the stars were out to play last night – it was the first time all season Chase Utley, Ryan Howard, Raul Ibanez and Jimmy Rollins homered in the same game.

The Mets will send out Mike Pelfrey, who has already faced the Phillies twice this season, winning both times but recording a 4.38 ERA. Pelfrey is hittable and has shown to be erratic this season, so look for the lefties to have some success. If not, tomorrow will be as big a must win as you can get in mid June.

I’m at the game tonight. Tune into my Twitter to get updates straight from the source.

Your gamenight beer: A favorite of mine from the Sam Adams franchise: It’s Cherry Wheat. This beer is perfect for May and June. With cherry flavoring, it almost overpowers the nice, Dubbel-quality brew. Don’t drink too many – it can get you inebriated quicker than you think. For dinner, eat chicken salad with ruffled potato chips. They can have their apple, we have our cherries.

Go Phillies!

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733 Responses to “Gamenight: Phillies (33-23) At Mets (31-25)”

  1. Griffin Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 6:01 pm

    Rollins/Vic/Utley/Howard/Ibanez/Werth/Feliz/Ruiz/Hamels

  2. shag beta sigma delta Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 6:02 pm

    Hi, just bored as hell at work. I hope Cole can pitch another gem tonight. Would like to see him go 8 strong shut out innings, ok Maybe 1 run, and the phillies having a 4-1 4-0 lead going into the 9th and bring our two week closer in to end the deal. Even though I would really really love to get K-Rod a blown save, but we can save that one until tomorrow.
    I’ll be watching the game on DVR again tonight or tomorrow morning, so all the updates on here will be nice.
    I see on another thread that JRoll is lead off tonight, and Vic second is that correct?

  3. shag beta sigma delta Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 6:04 pm

    now that is funny Grif you must have posted that while I was typing great timing, And don’t I already owe you a beer? Will make the drive from Vermont on father’s day section 413 row three right on the Isle. If you are at sunday’s game I’ll get you that brew.
    GO PHILLIES

  4. Griffin Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 6:12 pm

    Thanks shag, but I live in New York City and have a very pregnant wife with two kids on the way, so making road trips to Philly is a little tough! I’m going to the game tomorrow night at Citi Field though, so I’m pumped about that.

  5. eli Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 6:16 pm

    Lets have a good game today. I think Pelfrey will show up today, Cole will as well. This is his first start since the “choke artist” comments and he will be ready to go. Im thinking a 4-3 final score.

  6. Travis Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 6:20 pm

    Phillies Starting Lineup Tonight:

    1. Rollins SS
    2. Victorino CF
    3. Utley 2B
    4. Howard 1B
    5. Ibanez LF
    6. Werth RF
    7. Feliz 3B
    8. Ruiz C
    9. Hamels P

  7. Travis Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 6:22 pm

    Mets Starting Lineup Tonight:

    1. Castillo 2B
    2. Cora SS
    3. Beltran CF
    4. Sheffield LF
    5. Wright 3B
    6. Tatis 1B
    7. Church RF
    8. Santos C
    9. Pelfrey P

  8. The Little Guy Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 6:25 pm

    I think Cora is more of a danger in the lineup than Reyes. Cora is much more focused at the plate, and always seems to do the right thing, whereas Reyes, is overrated.

  9. Travis Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 6:27 pm

    Rounds 1-30 are done in the MLB Draft. Tomorrow on the last day Rounds 31-50 will be done. Phillies going with pitching and 1st basemen so far with one or two other infielders and outfielders.

  10. Travis Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 6:30 pm

    Should be a pitching duel tonight with Hamels likely getting the better of it.
    Tomorrow the O’s should explode for some big blasts. Likely tomorrow will come down to the late innings and the bullpens.

  11. The Dipsy Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 6:32 pm

    Nice observation LG. With Cora entrenched at SS, Reyes will no doubt be on the block when he comes back. I’m looking for the Mets to package Reyes with perhaps one of the Mets better players for an established starting pitcher. Stay tuned.

    The Dipsy

  12. Travis Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 6:34 pm

    My prediction for tonight:

    Hamels goes 7IP allowing 2 runs on like 5 hits while striking out 10.
    Pelfrey goes 6IP allowing 4 runs on like 9 hits.

    Howard, Rollins and Werth hit solo homers.
    Tatis gets a 2 run bomb.

    Phillies add 1 extra run in 8th and Madson gets a 1-2-3 inning for the save.

    Philllies win 5-2.

    WP: Hamels (5-2)
    LP: Pelfrey (4-3)
    S: Madson (3)

  13. Miles Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 6:39 pm

    Dipsy there is no way the Mets are even considering trading Reyes. Cora is a utility player all the way. The Mets didn’t just sign Reyes to a long term deal just to deal him for some starting pitching rental. Cmon now.

    I think Reyes is overrated as well but he is still a great player. He is a fan favorite and has been an all-star shortstop and he is a young, run-scoring machine. Cora could hit .600 and they would not trade Reyes.

  14. Miles Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 6:41 pm

    And hopefully Jimmy will prove me and Tim wrong, but I totally agree with his analysis earlier today. He should still be hitting sixth tonight.

    With Charlie’s current thinking it takes two weeks of terrible leadoff hitting by Rollins to move him down and then only 2 days of solid production to move him back up. Those periods of time need to be more consistent. I would have left him down at the 6 spot through the weekend.

  15. Travis Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 6:42 pm

    NL East Standings to start the day

    1. Phillies – NL East Leaders
    2. Mets – 2 Games Back
    3. Braves – 4.5 Games Back
    4. Marlins – 6 Games Back
    5. Nationals – 18 Games Back

    NL East Games Tonight:

    Pirates at Braves 7:00pm
    Morton (0-0, 0.00) vs Jurrjens (5-3, 2.84)

    Reds at Nationals 7:05pm
    Harang (5-6, 4.11) vs Martis (5-1, 5.31)

    Phillies at Mets 7:10pm
    Hamels (4-2, 4.40) vs Pelfrey (4-2, 4.85)

    Cardinals at Marlins 7:10pm
    Wainwright (5-4, 3.35) vs Volstad (4-5, 3.65)

  16. Travis Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 6:46 pm

    Former Phillie David Delluci signed to a minor league contract by the Toronto Blue Jays

  17. Travis Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 6:48 pm

    I remember when the Phillies had problems in CF. They brought in Jason Michaels, David Delluci, Kenny Lofton etc. Then came Aaron Rowand and now Shane Victorino

  18. Morris Buttermaker Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 6:55 pm

    Ok guys we got a game with the Mets tonight. And that only means one thing. Bad news for the Mets!

  19. The Dipsy Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 6:57 pm

    Dear Miles. While tone and nuance do not translate over the internet, I thought for sure everyone knew that I was taking a shot at the Little Guy (a.k.a. President of the Alex “Don’t Call Me Joey” Cora Fan Club). Of course Reyes will not be traded.

    The Dipsy

  20. Manny Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 7:01 pm

    Lets go Cole!!

  21. Miles Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 7:07 pm

    Good Dipsy, I’m more relieved than anything. I have to try harder to pick up on those things, obviously.

  22. Ed R. Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 7:09 pm

    Game time. Time for Cole to show that he is the King of New York.

  23. SJ Mike Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 7:09 pm

    I finally get to pay attention to a Phils/Mets game from beginning through end. Haven’t gotten a chance to all season yet.

  24. Miles Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 7:09 pm

    Why do these games in NY get started at 7:10? Get the freaking game going already….we have to listen to another 5 minutes of bullcrap from TMac, Sarge, and crew if you don’t start the game.

  25. David, the Mets fan from Queens Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 7:11 pm

    Food for thought:

    Why is the New York Media incessantly reiterating the fact that Cole called the Mets “choke artists” during the off-season? During the SNY Pregame Live Show, Darryl Strawberry intimated that Cole WILL get hurt tonight! Gary Cohen, the SNY broadcaster kept mentioning Cole’s “impetuous” remarks. What’s next? My gosh!

    From a crude baseball standpoint, Hamel should (and likely will) receive a hefty 97 mph fastball to the ribs. The fans should (and will) deafen him with boisterous obscenities. Once the aforementioned activities have been accomplished, the current tempestuous mood throughout “Mets Nation” will subside.

    Personally, the best way to answer Cole’s superfluous remarks is to tee off of him. I’m sure that the Mets will go to exorbitant lengths to make Cole, an ace pitcher, look like a minor leaguer.

    I guess that all liberties, including the freedom of speech, have their consequences and repercussions.

    What do you, Phillies Nation, think about this silly matter?

  26. shag beta sigma delta Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 7:11 pm

    Would love a three run first inning here right now, Let’s give Cole the lead, and show the Mets how your ace is supposed to hold it down.
    I think if the PHillies would have won last night Santana would have been royally pissed off, and probably would not pitch the same all year. Did you see him mouth F Off while he walk off the mound that was priceless.

  27. Griffin Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 7:11 pm

    Good patience, Jimmy.

  28. Miles Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 7:12 pm

    Leading off Jimmy Jekyll Hyde Rollins…..

  29. Ed R. Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 7:12 pm

    Swinging at the first pitch…that is exactly what a lead off hitter is not supposed to do. Is J-Roll kidding? Honestly, is he serious? Why did Manuel move him out of the 6 hole? Sorry Charlie, but that was a dumb move.

  30. Griffin Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 7:12 pm

    Mets announcers just mentioned that Pelfrey has 0 strikeouts in his two games vs. the Phils this year.

  31. shag beta sigma delta Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 7:12 pm

    Great lead off by JROll one pitch one out, see some pitches please

  32. Chase Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 7:13 pm

    Way to swing at the first pitch Jimmy.

  33. Keith Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 7:13 pm

    those were two very quick outs

  34. PGD Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 7:14 pm

    thats why you shouldnt hit leadoff

  35. SJ Mike Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 7:14 pm

    Yes David, because Cole wasn’t baited WFAN or anything when those comments were made. I mean, it’s not like WFAN said “choke artists” to him at least 3 times before that and baited him to agree.

  36. Chase Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 7:14 pm

    Yeah, Chase

  37. Ed R. Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 7:15 pm

    Hamel’s did not call the Met’s choke artists…an NY radio hosts asked Cole, baited Cole as to whether he thought the Mets were choke artists and Cole agreed with him. Personally I don’t think he should have said anything but he did. Wasn’t the smartest thing ever but oh well. The NY media are using, I would guess and hope as fuel to try and get their team to perform, to get them up for the game, I don’t blame them, I would too. But as is the case with most of the things players say, it is just much to do about nothing.

  38. Miles Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 7:15 pm

    If they hit Cole with a pitch, expect Myers off the DL tomorrow to throw at Beltran’s head. Then expect Mitch Williams and Ricky Botallico to come out of the bullpen and start beaning every player that bats for the Mutts.

    I still don’t think it’s a big deal. If the Mets beat him tonight they can take their shots back, and if Cole beats them he will definitely be asked about the comments and probably try to be politically correct.

  39. Griffin Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 7:15 pm

    David, I think the whole thing is silly, but baseball beat writers need something to talk about. So bringing it up and writing about it fills up a column.

  40. shag beta sigma delta Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 7:15 pm

    base hit Chase, can anyone else tell how really truly bored I am at work tonight

  41. Manny Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 7:16 pm

    David from Queens: Hamels (with an “s”) should not be “hit in the ribs” because he SAID something… that’s BS and not very professional… Saying something in the offseason is completely different from playing the actual game… If you hit someone, you can hit back… if you say something bad, you can say something bad back… eye for an eye

  42. Miles Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 7:17 pm

    Doesn’t matter but Chase was definitely safe there wasn’t he?

  43. SJ Mike Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 7:18 pm

    Shows how much rage are in Mets fans becasue all I’ve ever heard or read from them all year is how much they want violence and a brawl. Apparently that’s the only way to vent frustrations for them.

  44. Keith Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 7:18 pm

    y doesn’t everyone just hit everyone, oh wait . . .

  45. SJ Mike Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 7:19 pm

    Miles, nah, I don’t think Chase was safe. And regardless, they still threw to first and would’ve had Howard anyway. So it’s a non-issue.

  46. Tracey Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 7:19 pm

    They just played the “choke artists” quote on TV. It’s rather clear he was baited.

  47. Manny Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 7:20 pm

    Wow…they are actually replaying the “choke artists” audio clip… typical NY… Grow up!

  48. SJ Mike Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 7:20 pm

    Tracey, try telling that to NY media or Mets fans. They like to skew quotes wrongly.

  49. David, the Mets fan from Queens Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 7:21 pm

    Regardless of whether or not Hamels was baited, he still could have rephrased his original statement. No one put a gun to Hamels’ head and coerced him to say what he said. What he said was pejorative and mindless. A mindless comment over a mindless topic.

    “That’s kind of what WE [the Phillies] believe…” – Cole Hamels

    That comment was in reference to what the PHILLIES BALL CLUB think of the Mets; that they find ways to lose games.

    I believe it’s a silly matter altogether.

    You seem to be right, Ed R.; a fuel to a Mets fire that seems to be burning ever so slowly and lightly.

  50. David, the Mets fan from Queens Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 7:22 pm

    SJ Mike,

    I believe that an altering of quotes is not simply a marginal issues; it’s rampant.

  51. Tracey Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 7:23 pm

    NICE catch!

  52. SJ Mike Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 7:23 pm

    David, and the crap that the Mets players said is ok? I mean Beltran did say how he wants to kill them. Murphy said something about targets on the Phils backs and how they want to get them. Reyes talked trash as did K-Rod. I mean, it wasn’t like the Mets haven’t said anything inflammatory, have they?

    Seriously, if you think it’s a silly matter, then why bring it up, especially since you’re a Mets fan at a Phillies blog?

  53. SJ Mike Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 7:24 pm

    Ok, CSN, why do you cut to commercial in the middle of the at-bat?

  54. Manny Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 7:24 pm

    “Seriously, if you think it’s a silly matter, then why bring it up, especially since you’re a Mets fan at a Phillies blog?”

    You hit it right on the head, SJ Mike.

  55. Tracey Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 7:25 pm

    Mets fans: get over it. Seriously, get over it. You think your guys never shot off their mouths?

  56. Ed R. Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 7:26 pm

    I agree with you there SJ Mike…what Beltran said was 100 times worse but you honestly don’t hear Phillies fans or the local media even mentioning it. Even when he said it they played it once and that was that. I honestly forgot he even said it until I just read your post. Now that was screwed up, but whatever. He can say what he wants. Actions, have always and will always speak louder than words.

  57. Tracey Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 7:26 pm

    Hamels apologized several times, but the NY media doesn’t report that, because it doesn’t fire up your fans to harass Phillies fans.

  58. Miles Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 7:27 pm

    It looks like the foul ball parade has returned….that’s bad news for those of us who wanted another long outing out of Cole (which should be all of us)

  59. Ed R. Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 7:28 pm

    Hey now, let’s not go at David from Queens. He asked a question, he didn’t say Cole call anyone names or attack anyone, not even Cole, he simply asked a question. All he wanted was a response, our thoughts, which do not need to be turned into personal attacks.

  60. SJ Mike Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 7:28 pm

    Beltran’s words were: “hopefully we kill him.”

  61. Keith Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 7:28 pm

    people focus too much on the media

  62. Manny Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 7:29 pm

    I think it’s pretty obvious what we think about it, Ed.. so why bring it up? Unnecessary.

    Now..back to the game….

  63. Ed R. Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 7:29 pm

    Clearly he meant, hit him and score a lot of runs off of him and not actually, kill him. Poor choice of words but that seems to be the M.O of certain players on the Met’s. Beltran being one of those players.

  64. SJ Mike Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 7:30 pm

    Ed, it wasn’t David asking about it. It’s him saying how Hamels should be drilled in the ribs with a 97mph fastball. As like many other Mets fans that come here and from what I read on Metsblog and other sites, all they want is to inflict physical violence to intentionally injure Phils players, Phils fans, and see an all out benches clearing brawl.

    It’s the bloodthirst in those comments that are disturbing, not the “silly question.”

  65. Ed R. Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 7:30 pm

    I agree Manny, but two wrongs don’t make a right, that’s all I am saying. We do a great job of getting a bad rap, we need to be bigger, even if its something as small as this.

  66. tk Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 7:32 pm

    why did jimmy bat leadoff tonight??

    he was doing fine in the 6 spot but i guess 2 games was too much for him to handle..great move

  67. Ed R. Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 7:32 pm

    Won’t argue with you there Mike. I do think hitting Hamels is both uncalled for and most likely won’t happen. Hitting a pitcher is pretty weak, unless of course they nail someone with a head shot on purpose, then….game on.

  68. Travis Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 7:33 pm

    Phillies not being patient. Hamels threw 22 pitches in the first. Pelfrey has thrown 23 pitches in 1.2IP and right now pitching to Feliz

  69. Griffin Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 7:35 pm

    Not a lot of good swings against Pelfrey.

  70. Travis Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 7:35 pm

    Phillies go 1-2-3 in the second.

    Bottom of 2nd for Mets: Wright, Tatis, Church

  71. Miles Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 7:35 pm

    Geez, we have gone pretty easily in the early going once again. It seems like since the game where we scored 4 in the first against Peavy that we haven’t been able to get anything going in the early innings. Pelfrey is not that good of a pitcher so could we please stop making him look that way….he has already beaten us twice this year.

  72. Travis Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 7:36 pm

    Reds lead at Nationals 2-0

    Pirates at Braves 0-0

    Cardinals lead at Marlins 3-1

  73. Keith Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 7:39 pm

    Santana looked like a giant baby when he was taken out lol

  74. Ed R. Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 7:41 pm

    Santana looked like Hamels does when he gets lifted…it’s called a gamer.

  75. Keith Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 7:42 pm

    I haven’t seen Hamels do that. Myers did it last year though.

  76. Keith Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 7:43 pm

    first K for Hamels

  77. Miles Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 7:43 pm

    Keith, the most unbelievable part of that whole Santana thing was that when he does it everyone applauds him for being a gamer but when guys like Myers do it people rip them for disrespecting the manager. It has got to go both ways, even if you are a hall of fame talent like Santana.

  78. Griffin Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 7:43 pm

    Omir Santos is allergic to walks.

    Mets announcers just said “Now Hamels will have his first at bat, could be interesting”

  79. Travis Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 7:44 pm

    Bottom 2nd: David Wright leads off with a single. Wright is 14/22 in SB this year. With Tatis batting, Wright steals his 15th bag of the year. Tatis then grounds out to third. Wright stays at 2nd. Church flies out to right. Omir Santos strikes out swinging.

    Top 3rd: Carlos Ruiz, Cole Hamels, Jimmy Rollins

  80. Miles Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 7:45 pm

    Is Whitey the answer to the Stump the Fans question?

  81. Keith Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 7:45 pm

    if Hamels gets hit, all out brawl ;)

  82. Ed R. Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 7:45 pm

    Miles, people ripped Myers because he had a cursing match with Charlie in the dugout after he got taken out. That was the difference. Santana walked off of the mound and took a seat. Big difference.

  83. Manny Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 7:46 pm

    I heard that, Griffin… what a unclassy comment… and now they keep talking about it…. LET IT GO!

  84. Miles Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 7:47 pm

    Travis….I’m not trying to be a jackass but I think we are all watching or following the game in some way. If you want to continue posting the play by play that’s fine, but I don’t think it’s very helpful.

  85. Travis Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 7:47 pm

    2IP for Hamels – 35 pitches
    2IP for Pelfrey – 28 pitches

  86. Keith Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 7:47 pm

    well all that talk was silly

  87. Manny Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 7:49 pm

    Hmmm Jimmy, perhaps you’re no longer a leadoff hitter….

  88. Jordan Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 7:50 pm

    As someone who is living in AZ and is working, but whose internet at work sucks and is not allowing him to follow the game live in any manner, Travis, please keep posting…

  89. Ed R. Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 7:50 pm

    Jimmy never really was a leadoff hitter…not a real lead off hitter.

  90. Travis Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 7:50 pm

    Top 3rd: Ruiz on a 2-2 pitch thats very high and outside of strike zone, swings at it and pops out to Wright in foul territory. Now comes Hamels and the boos. 3 pitches and he strikes out swinging. Mets fans like that and Pelfrey records his first strikeout against the Phillies this year. Rollins up now. He is called out on strikes. Another 1-2-3 inning for the phillies. So far moving up Rollins to leadoff hasn’t worked out. He’s 0/2 with a strikeout and a groundout.

    Bottom 3rd: Pelfrey, Castillo, Cora

  91. Miles Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 7:50 pm

    But Ed, Charlie intiated that cursing match by making sure that Myers knew his place. Obviously Jerry would never do that to Johan, but I don’t think that changes the situation at all. The fact is that right after a pitcher gets taken out is not the right time to judge them on etiquette. If somebody goes out the next day and rips the manager, then you have a respect problem. If it is just a heated exchange then people need to be consistent about they view it.

  92. Miles Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 7:51 pm

    My apolgies then Jordan/Travis….

  93. Travis Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 7:51 pm

    Sorry about that Mike, I’ll post comments now. K

  94. Morris Buttermaker Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 7:52 pm

    The lazy pitching against the pitchers needs to stop.

  95. shag beta sigma delta Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 7:52 pm

    If JRoll goes 0fer tonight we move him back down to 6 spot.
    I have to say I didn’t think Jimmy would have stayed in the 6 spot all year, but 2 games? At least let him hit down there for a series or two, let’s hope he picks it up the rest of this game.
    Sorry I am at work looking at MLB.com, not sure how his at bats are going. Just Bored waiting for 9 pm to roll around so I can go home and watch DVR. No phillies on TV in Vermont, or I would be sitting in the bar upstairs watching the game.

  96. Griffin Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 7:53 pm

    Mets pitchers are putting on a hitting clinic

  97. Tracey Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 7:53 pm

    Speaking of disrespecting the manager… did everybody see that video clip of JRoll and the Charlie bobblehead? hehehe

  98. Ed R. Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 7:53 pm

    I agree Miles that Charlie did start the argument with Brett but again the issue is that Brett was ripped for the argument, not because he didn’t want to get taken out of the game. There is a double standard, obviously, as Myers checkered past does allow for people to unfairly judge him sometimes.

  99. j reed Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 7:54 pm

    boy oh boy…when will this team learn how to hit sinkerballers…poor plate discpline strikes again…ugh. Here’s what kills me, if you concede that you can’t hit sinkers to well then wouldn’t you want to drive up the pitch count and hope to get to the bull pen? were taking some real duh ABs except for Ut who has the right approach.

  100. Griffin Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 7:54 pm

    He’s out.

  101. Morris Buttermaker Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 7:54 pm

    He was way out.

  102. SJ Mike Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 7:54 pm

    He was out

  103. Miles Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 7:55 pm

    Well I think that it’s quite obvious Cole does not have the same stuff in this game as he did last time out. Castillo was out btw….

  104. Morris Buttermaker Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 7:55 pm

    The MLB umpires are getting almost as bad as the NHL.

  105. tk Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 7:55 pm

    ridiculous call – he was totally out

  106. Travis Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 7:56 pm

    Wow, what’s with Mets Pitchers hitting doubles. Santana hit his first double yesterday and Pelfrey hits his first double of the year to leadoff the 3rd. Luis Castillo singles on a soft grounder to Rollins which puts men on 1st and 3rd no outs for Alex Cora. Cmon Hamels and Jimmy!

  107. Tracey Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 7:57 pm

    You know, if the umps don’t want instant replay, they really need to start paying more attention to the game…

  108. Miles Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 7:57 pm

    Cole’s strikeout stuff just isn’t there….he is keeping stuff up in the zone again. Another hit to the pitcher kills us.

  109. Griffin Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 7:57 pm

    two dribblers in a row

  110. Ed R. Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 7:57 pm

    Well that blown call makes up for the one we got last night that we probably shouldn’t. Thats baseball for you. It always evens out. The issue wasn’t the blown call so much as pitchers hitting doubles.

  111. Miles Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 8:00 pm

    We can’t complain too much about that call considering that they completely blew a call at home yesterday. It is infuriating though that you see so many missed calls at first, which you can almost always call correctly just from watching it on TV.

  112. Manny Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 8:00 pm

    Man, Sheffield is giving Cole some pretty long at bats

  113. Tracey Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 8:00 pm

    @Ed: true. As I said yesterday, blown calls go both ways.

  114. Shitarino Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 8:01 pm

    WAHHHHHH

  115. Tracey Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 8:01 pm

    But I think we can agree, they should be making fewer blown calls against both sides.

  116. Mike D. Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 8:02 pm

    Are they nervous playing at Citi? Cole’s stuff isn’t the same, JA wasn’t as effective, extra base hits given up to pitchers. And it’s not like our pitching got worse because we left the West Coast – Citi’s almost as much a pitcher’s park as PETCO or Dodger Stadium. Maybe Cole is nervous because of his comments. And maybe the Phils are nervous too.

    And Cole, are you going to try a pickoff move?

  117. Keith Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 8:02 pm

    finally that inning is over

  118. Miles Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 8:03 pm

    And the troll arrives….ironically only after the Mets take the lead. I’m honestly getting really sick of the whole back and forth between the Mets/Phillies fans. Why can’t we just make fun of each other amongst fellow fans and not go throw it in each other’s faces until the end of the season.

  119. Keith Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 8:03 pm

    57 pitches for Hamels

  120. Tracey Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 8:04 pm

    @Miles: it’s not his best outing this year, but it’s not his worst either. He had some rough ones at the beginning of the season.

  121. Travis Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 8:05 pm

    Mets get on the board. Cora grounds into a force out. Mike Pelfrey scores. Catillo is out at second and Cora is safe at first. Mets now lead 1-0. Beltran pops out to Ruiz in foul territory. Gary Sheffield on a full count grounds out. After 3 innings at Citi Field, Mets lead 1-0.

    Hamels: 3IP, 4H, 1R, 1ER, 0BB, 1K, 57 pitches
    Pelfrey: 3IP, 1H, 0R, 0ER, 0BB, 2K, 40 pitches

    Top 4th: Victorino, Utley, Howard

  122. SJ Mike Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 8:06 pm

    Travis, not trying to be rude, but honestly, don’t need the recap each half inning. We’re watching the game.

  123. Griffin Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 8:07 pm

    I don’t think any Phillie has made solid contact tonight

  124. Tracey Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 8:07 pm

    @Mike: Yeah, it was painful enough to watch. ;)

  125. Keith Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 8:07 pm

    stupid sinker

  126. Manny Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 8:08 pm

    CHASE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  127. Tracey Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 8:08 pm

    WOO HOO!!! How’s that for contact, Grif?

  128. Griffin Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 8:08 pm

    YES!

  129. Keith Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 8:08 pm

    UTLEY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  130. SJ Mike Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 8:08 pm

    Griffin, you need to say that more often, maybe we’ll get more dingers like Utley’s there.

  131. Mike D. Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 8:08 pm

    Chase Utley, YOU ARE THE MAN!

    Btw my dad just said he could see Chase dropping the F-bomb – anyone else see it?

  132. Griffin Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 8:08 pm

    touche, Tracey, touche!

  133. Ed R. Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 8:08 pm

    If Travis wants to post game logs let him do it, if you don’t want to read it than don’t. It isn’t hurting anyone and it isn’t going to cause the board to crash.

    Go all out Travis.

  134. Mike D. Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 8:09 pm

    SJ Mike, you just jinxed Griffins reverse jinx. Shh!

  135. shag beta sigma delta Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 8:09 pm

    Chase just did Utley home run yes way to get that run back Chase love him in the 3 hole my buddy

  136. Travis Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 8:09 pm

    On a full count pitch to Victorino, he grounds out to Pelfrey on a ball outside of the strike zone. Pelfrey is mowing the Phillies tonight so far. Yes, Chase Utley delivers. His 14th homerun of the year and his 40th rbi of the year. He ties the game at 1-1. Utley so far has the Phillies two hits and run. Single and a Homer to start the night for Chase.

  137. Griffin Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 8:09 pm

    LOL @ SJ Mike

  138. Keith Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 8:10 pm

    Ibanez: 20
    Howard: 18
    Utley: 14

  139. Ed R. Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 8:10 pm

    Nicely done Tracey.

  140. joedad Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 8:10 pm

    Teach em a lesson Rauuuul baby baby

  141. SJ Mike Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 8:11 pm

    I really dug Ibanez’s fire with the ridiculous accusations. Hope he uses some of it tonight here.

  142. Shitarino Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 8:11 pm

    Pelf looking solid

  143. Ed R. Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 8:12 pm

    I think a lot of the Phillies are swinging over the pitch, hitting it with the bottom of their bat and thus beating the ball into the ground.

  144. Ed R. Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 8:12 pm

    That is just my opinion, clearly I am not Milt Thompson.

  145. Miles Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 8:12 pm

    Wow….can Utley give a quick tutorial on how to hit Pelfrey in the dugout or something? Three groundouts to the pitcher? Really guys? Really middle of the lineup?

  146. Tracey Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 8:13 pm

    well, at least they’r working the count a little better this inning.

  147. shag beta sigma delta Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 8:13 pm

    Ok we got you a run back no Cole shut them down until we can get a lead
    Man someone forgot to tell the Phillies that shitifield is not a home run hitting park

  148. SJ Mike Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 8:13 pm

    Utley’s swing is so tight and compact, he’s good at hitting low and inside.

  149. Ed R. Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 8:15 pm

    They said the same thing about Petco park….maybe CBP isn’t such a band box, but rather the Phillies are just really good at hitting home runs?

  150. Miles Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 8:15 pm

    Good lord….we honestly make Wright look like Superman everytime we play the Mets. Now 9-17 on the year against us with half of his home run total against us (even though that’s only 2).

  151. Keith Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 8:16 pm

    oh the whole homerun thing is stupid, all the ballparks are homerun friendly when you hit it hard

  152. Tracey Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 8:16 pm

    @Ed: well, CBP was designed to be a hitter’s park. It was built for Thome. But I don’t think it’s as easy as people like to say it is.

  153. AGH Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 8:17 pm

    Gotta love Charlie. Doesn’t bring in Eyre to face a lefty last night and gets hurt. Lidge blows a bunch of saves? Keep sending him out there. Rollins 5-8 out of the 6 hole and gets moved back to leadoff, where he looks horrible again. Hope his effect on player morale can offset his strategic shortcomings again this year.

  154. Jordan Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 8:18 pm

    Ok, internet seems up again for the most part – for a while I couldn’t even reload the comments here…ridiculous work internet…

  155. Keith Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 8:18 pm

    well Rollins only lead off the 1st

  156. Miles Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 8:20 pm

    And ironically JRoll led off the 9th last night and got a hit off KRod. So apparently he can lead off the 9th just not the 1st.

  157. Keith Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 8:21 pm

    really there’s a new lead off hitter every inning

  158. Miles Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 8:21 pm

    Looks like six innings for Cole tonight….

  159. Travis Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 8:22 pm

    Pitch count high for Hamels so far. 70 pitches for only 3.1IP. Pelfrey has 59 pitches for 4IP.

  160. Tracey Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 8:23 pm

    Yikes… well, Happ got out of one of these last night…

  161. SJ Mike Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 8:23 pm

    that was quite a trick there by Ibanez

  162. j reed Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 8:23 pm

    miles- unfortunately cool rainy days favor the sinkerball, however, the cold (air denser) can put more drag on the ball and cause it to drop more than normal and possibly out of the strike zone but we’ll never know if we show such poor plate displine. I think hamels needs to put a little more umph into his fastball as colder air can decelerate fastballs by a couple mph.

  163. Manny Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 8:23 pm

    Ok, time for double play…

  164. Manny Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 8:23 pm

    SERIOUSLY!????!!!!!!!!!

  165. Tracey Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 8:23 pm

    Crap.

  166. Shitarino Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 8:23 pm

    PELLLLLLFREYYYYYY

  167. Bob Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 8:24 pm

    For all the shit talking about santana last night….phillies fan deserve this…at least the mets stud gave them length…going to be a short night for hamels

  168. Travis Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 8:24 pm

    Bases loaded for Mike Pelfrey. Cmon lets get a DP. Damn it. On first pitch, Pelfrey singles. 2-1 Mets lead still with bases loaded, 1 out and top of lineup cmin. Castillo up now.

  169. Miles Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 8:25 pm

    Orrrr maybe less than six. EVERYTHING is up up up. Two hits to Pelfrey who had one hit coming into the night I believe.

  170. Paul Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 8:25 pm

    7 hits already? Come on Hamels! And what is the deal with giving up hits to pitchers?!

  171. Terri Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 8:25 pm

    I was hoping that Cole was going to shut the Mets down. What is wrong with him tonight!

  172. Tracey Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 8:25 pm

    Ugh…

  173. Miles Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 8:26 pm

    This is terrible….I can barely watch.

  174. Griffin Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 8:26 pm

    we’re getting blopped to death

  175. Manny Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 8:26 pm

    boy oh boy

  176. Terri Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 8:26 pm

    WTF!!!

  177. Paul Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 8:26 pm

    Get Park up.

  178. Shitarino Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 8:26 pm

    THATS WHAT IM TALKING ABOUT BABY

  179. cxl72 Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 8:26 pm

    Talk about weak Cole. Someday you will beat the Mets.

  180. Jeff G Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 8:26 pm

    Cole sucks tonight. Its going to be a long year for this team. We cant beat good teams. The Mets offense is worst then a little league team.

  181. Manny Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 8:26 pm

    WTF Cole?!

  182. Bob Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 8:26 pm

    no bloop there…hamels blows

  183. PGD Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 8:27 pm

    this is some BS!! how lucky can u freakin get

  184. Tracey Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 8:27 pm

    Stop the bleeding… yeah, Sarge nailed that one…

  185. Shitarino Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 8:27 pm

    Maybe Cole shoudl shut his mouth hahaa….Bye Bye Coley

  186. Mike D. Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 8:27 pm

    Cole looks like he has no confidence in his pitches. And the Mets have all the confidence they can hit him.

    Take a drink for every time even the thought of the Mets makes you angry and miserable.

  187. Travis Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 8:27 pm

    Castillo delivers. He singles. Thats 4 singles (3 straight), a walk and a ground out this inning.

  188. AGH Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 8:27 pm

    Cole coming up small against the Mets? I don’t believe it.

  189. cxl72 Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 8:28 pm

    This is Hamels own fault. Couldn’t hold Wright from stealing and lets up 2 hits to the pitcher. Pathetic.

  190. Jeff G Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 8:28 pm

    you talk about it baby. you like it shitarino. mets could win there next hundred ball games but they will never win a championship.

  191. AGH Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 8:29 pm

    And for the delusional homers out there, can we finally put to rest any argument that we’d rather have Cole than Johan?

  192. j reed Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 8:29 pm

    what! – is Hamels holding off to save his arm. He should blow it by the pitcher… he needs to throw harder

  193. Tracey Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 8:29 pm

    YES! About time…

  194. Ed R. Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 8:29 pm

    Glad to see Cole brought his D game tonight…Aces are supposed to get you big wins when you need them…kinda like what Santana did last night.

    I hope the bats have some magic in them.

  195. Manny Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 8:29 pm

    DP finally!!!

  196. Travis Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 8:29 pm

    7 pitches = 4 singles = 3 runs

  197. Shitarino Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 8:29 pm

    make up call

  198. Terri Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 8:29 pm

    I know it’s only the 4th inning, but we are suppose to win this game!

  199. Paul Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 8:29 pm

    A little late, but there’s the DP.

  200. SJ Mike Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 8:29 pm

    Well, we got that bad call back, though would have to wait until replay.

  201. i hate the mets for obvious reasons..this is america Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 8:30 pm

    the only place castillo should be playing the mexican league. he was working for taco bell.

  202. Bob Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 8:30 pm

    Make up call

  203. cxl72 Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 8:30 pm

    Feliz makes that play but boots against the Dodgers. Has he ever made an error when we’re either up or down by 3 or more runs?

  204. David Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 8:30 pm

    Now the bad calls have evened out for the night. Beltran was safe. Castillo was out earlier. This first base ump sucks. Was he the guy behind the plate last night too?

  205. Griffin Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 8:30 pm

    that makes up for the earlier blown call at first base

  206. Miles Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 8:30 pm

    Shitarino this might be the right time to remind you that we came back from a 7 run lead against you guys last year so you might want to keep the comments to yourself for now.

  207. James Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 8:31 pm

    Over 80 pitches in 4 innings…. sweet game Hamels

  208. cxl72 Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 8:31 pm

    Beltran was safe on the replay

  209. Shitarino Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 8:31 pm

    Yeah but it costs the Mets a run

  210. shag beta sigma delta Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 8:31 pm

    I go away for 5 minutes and Cole gets lite up for 3 runs, and another hit by the pitcher, plus you walk Church, what is up with Hamels tonight, he is soooooooooooooo better than this

  211. cxl72 Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 8:31 pm

    Hamels has a batting glove on. They are not going to let him hit?!?!

  212. Shitarino Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 8:32 pm

    That a boy Cora!

  213. PGD Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 8:32 pm

    everyone is getting on hamels but honestly out of the 9 hits tonight about 3 of them have actually been hit hard, just really bad luck tonight

  214. SJ Mike Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 8:32 pm

    And Shitarino, you got a run by a blown call in the last inning, so really, shut your yapper. It’s the 5th inning.

  215. David Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 8:33 pm

    thats why hes the perrenial gold glover

  216. Shitarino Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 8:33 pm

    Sportscenter top 10 haha

  217. cxl72 Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 8:33 pm

    Beltran is slipping. Matt Kemp catches the ball without the “fake hustle” Eric Byrnes slide.

  218. Miles Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 8:34 pm

    That call at first was even worse than the first one.

    Well it looks like the Mets have decided to bring their A game to this one. Two straight great defensive plays. I would love to see us do the same, but with the way things are going against this team I’m just not sure.

  219. cxl72 Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 8:35 pm

    Cmon PGD, win by an inch, win by a mile, winning is winning. I’m a Phils fan and you can’t cry about bloop hits. Who are the WFC, who is in first place? Man up!!

  220. Shitarino Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 8:35 pm

    Oh really? Castillo scored? Can you show me that?

  221. James Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 8:35 pm

    Phillies fans werent your all just assuming victory tonight?

  222. shag beta sigma delta Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 8:35 pm

    At least Carlos is making him throw some pitches this inning

  223. David, the Mets fan from Queens Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 8:36 pm

    cxl72,

    He caught the ball efficaciously; that is what matters most. Your condescending remarks are more telling about your envy than Beltran’s supposed athletic decline.

    Enjoy the game.

  224. Miles Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 8:36 pm

    PGD….I disagree. They have hit the ball well. Everything has been elevated. I only really remember two cheap hits and those will happen when you don’t hit your spots. We have a ton of work to do in this game. At least Utley might come up next inning.

  225. cxl72 Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 8:36 pm

    If Choooch had 1,000 swings against Maine over a 10 week period would he hit every ball into the ground?

  226. Shitarino Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 8:37 pm

    SJ MIKE Castillo hasnt scored a run this game

  227. Tracey Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 8:37 pm

    @Miles: Yeah, they’re not exactly bringing their best stuff tonight. And they usually do their best work against the tough teams; it’s the Nats that usually give them trouble!

  228. cxl72 Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 8:37 pm

    David, way to use a big word to try to elevate yourself. Just a terrible post dude.

  229. Miles Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 8:37 pm

    Well cxl that’s Pelfrey and you could probably extend that to include every player on our team and 900 out of 1,000 would most likely be on the ground.

  230. Mickey Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 8:37 pm

    This is starting to piss me off!!! Why do our guys rarely bring their A-Game against their biggest rivals?

    C’mon Phils, youre better than this, and its F-ing Mike Pelfrey!

    WAKE THE F UP!!!

  231. PGD Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 8:37 pm

    CXL72, I know bloop hits happen man but not 5 in a row, I was just pointing out that hamels has made good pitches just gotten bad luck but i guess i cant point that out

  232. SJ Mike Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 8:38 pm

    Arino, Pelfrey got to third and scored subsequently on a blown call at first.

  233. Travis Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 8:39 pm

    Cole Hamels: 4IP, 9H, 4R, 4ER, 1BB, 1K, 0HR, 82 pitches (56strikes, 26balls)

    Mike Pelfrey: 5IP, 2H, 1R, 1ER, 0BB, 2K, 1HR, 72 pitches (48strikes, 24balls)

    Before the game, is someone showed me these pitching lines, I would’ve though that the 1ER line would be of Hamels and the 4ER line would be of Pelfrey. Instead its the opposite

  234. cxl72 Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 8:39 pm

    Right Miles, must we go into meekly into the night against all sinker ballers. To think the Mets could have signed one of the games best sinker ballers (Derek Lowe) and instead signed that bum Oliver Perez to me is the story of the year. What a terrible move. And it gets such little coverage.

  235. The Little Guy Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 8:39 pm

    Okay, just got back from my little brothers graduation.

    Will all of my fellow Phillies fans stop saying that the Mets record against the Phils last year didn’t mean anything, blah blah blah we won the WS anyway.

    No, fact is, the Mets get up for this series more than the Phillies and the results show, terrible.

    2 hits?!?!

  236. Ed R. Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 8:40 pm

    Why are we talking about Maine? Pelfrey is pitching.

  237. Miles Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 8:40 pm

    I love this. The Mets beat us up early in the season and take a lead against Cole and they all just parade in here. Where have you guys been all year? We have been all alone with nothing but a world championship to keep us company so far this season….

  238. Terri Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 8:41 pm

    Another hit!

  239. The Little Guy Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 8:41 pm

    Travis why would you think it would be the opposite? The Phillies for some un-godly reason get DOMINATED by sinkerballer pitchers, why? i have no idea.

    How can a lineup full of all-star talent get dominated by a single style of pitcher continuously throughout the year?

  240. Tracey Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 8:41 pm

    Oh, that’s just awful.

  241. Shitarino Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 8:41 pm

    SJ MIKE…What are you talking about? He would have been at third even if he was out and then Cora drove him in..

    MICKEY …Pelfrey is better than all of your starters except Cole…and Cole isnt even an Ace this year

  242. cxl72 Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 8:41 pm

    Nah PGD, there are Mets fans amongst us and I don’t want to give them any rope to hang us. The Mets are playing great, hitting behind the runner, making Hamels work, Wright is putting pressure on. They are killing it. You make your own luck.

  243. David, the Mets fan from Queens Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 8:41 pm

    cxl72,

    You’re entitled to your opinion about me, “dude;” although it is very presumptuous.

    When I rebuttal what you have to say, I attack your claims; not you.

    I suggest you cease using ad hominem attacks as it solves nothing. Attack what I have to say.

  244. eli Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 8:42 pm

    All this talk about blown calls,what about the call at the plate yesterday for ruiz. the Mets would have won by 2 if that was called right. Get over it. Its baseball. But the mets got you guys so far.

  245. The Little Guy Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 8:42 pm

    Miles, the WS doesn’t mean anything this year. The Mets have OWNED the Phils this year, the only loss for them was on a walk off..walk.

  246. cxl72 Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 8:43 pm

    David, my IQ is over 72 so I doubt you’ll get the better of me, ever. Enjoy the game tonight as its not over.

  247. SJ Mike Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 8:43 pm

    Arino, game is going to be pitched differently with runners at corners with less then 2 outs as opposed to runner on third. Events aren’t going to transpire the same.

    And seriously, you really are an unimaginative person with your “clever” name. I bet you spent all offseason thinking that one up.

  248. David Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 8:43 pm

    Wright is money right now.

    SJ, Pelfrey scoring wasnt a result of the blown call at first. He was already advancing to third. However, an argument could be made that if Castillo wasnt at first, then the phils wouldve held Pelf at third on the next grounder hit by Cora. But then again, Cora might have changed his hitting philosophy completely if Castillo wasnt on first. He mightve only tried to sacrifice pelf in. Hard to say.

  249. Manny Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 8:44 pm

    Cmon Hamels just get one more out…

  250. Mike D. Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 8:45 pm

    Two hits. I know Little Guy. Sometimes, players need a change of scenery to succeed – case in point, Brad Lidge. And face it – the Mets have had a change of scenery because Shea is gone. And they’re playing without a lot of the guys who either figured into the collapses, or just remember them. Those injuries, psychologically, were good for the Mets. Let’s face it, they’ve got a psychological edge on us, even though we won it all. Maybe for the reasons I listed above, maybe for something else.

    I might stop watching the game. My doctor told me I need to figure out ways to channel my anger better and expose myself to things that make me angry less often. Yet I’m a Phils fan. And the trolls are murdering my psyche.

    I’m going to die.

  251. cxl72 Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 8:45 pm

    Little guy, go back to the graduation and have a beer. This is just not our night. We’re like 100-3 on the road and all of our losses are at CitiField.

  252. David, the Mets fan from Queens Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 8:45 pm

    Thank you, cxl72. I am enjoying the game.

    In regard to your IQ, that’s great!

  253. The Little Guy Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 8:45 pm

    Alright im going to watch Bourne Supremecy, this is pitiful.

  254. j reed Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 8:45 pm

    I can’t hold Hamels completely accountable with these poor displays plate discpline. yeah that’s it keep swinging at those balls…that’s the sinkerballers trick they look like homerun pitches…if you sit on them you’ll be able to tell if its got good sink or if he’s leaving them up in the zone. If they have good sink then you have to play small ball and pecker the pitcher with those Ichrio bloop singles. If he’s hanging them then you unload. Really letting Pelfrey look like Derek Lowe.

  255. Shitarino Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 8:46 pm

    Thank you David….Come on Pelf lets go 3 for 3

  256. David, the Mets fan from Queens Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 8:47 pm

    Pelfrey is human! Who would’ve known?

  257. James Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 8:47 pm

    Is it a nightly occurrence on this blog that Phillies fans quit on their team and stop watching before the 5th inning if there team isnt winning?

  258. Miles Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 8:47 pm

    Geez little guy get pissed. I hate to disagree but the WS DOES mean something this year. I hate to admit it but now that the Mets have had to see the Phils beat them down the stretch the last two years they have responded with a fight. The WS win plays into this.

    And my response was to the Mets fans in here barraging us, not to the actual Mets players. I just think it’s funny that we have seen so little of them until this series.

  259. Travis Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 8:48 pm

    David Wright Tonight: 3/3, 3 singles, 1 run scored, 2 stolen bases

  260. PGD Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 8:49 pm

    yea for real its a 3 run game, cmon

  261. AGH Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 8:49 pm

    Cole struggling in that inning probably helped us. Otherwise, Charlie would have had him leading off–like when he let Blanton pitch into the 8th against Atlanta for no apparent reason.

  262. cxl72 Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 8:49 pm

    David Wright has been awesome tonight. His power is gone but he’s become the king of small ball with his steals, etc.

  263. Mickey Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 8:50 pm

    Shitarino, you sir, are an F-ing Moron!

    And I know I should field the trolls, but this dude is an f-ing retard and some one needs to let him know.

  264. Miles Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 8:51 pm

    James generally the most vocal and impatient ones do….but those exist in every fanbase. I will be sitting here watching even if we lose 10-1.

  265. cxl72 Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 8:51 pm

    I hate seeing Rollins in the leadoff spot. He’s been killing it at #6. Why switch???

  266. Terri Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 8:51 pm

    Jimmy needs to go back to the 6th hole!

  267. Shitarino Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 8:52 pm

    Nice slide Dobbs you dbag

  268. Tracey Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 8:52 pm

    *SIGH* Tell me again why Charlie moved Jimmy back to the 1 spot?

  269. Mike D. Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 8:52 pm

    We never hit sinkerballers well. After the 5th, if we’re down by more than three, you might as well turn it off.

    Sarge really shed some light on how to get a better at bat by stepping up in the box. He almost makes up for TMac’s ignorance. Well, it’s either ignorance, or feigning ignorance to lower himself to the “average fan’s” level. Since we know nothing and all. Kinda reminds me of Ed Wade, just less condescending.

    Miles, you didn’t think I was the troll, did you?

  270. Miles Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 8:52 pm

    I would love to hate on JRoll there but that was a bullet. Tough one dude.

  271. AGH Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 8:53 pm

    Jimmy really paying dividends out of that lead-off spot. Charlie for MVP. Is it too soon to take Lidge off the DL? You know, just in case we get a lead we’re not interested in maintaining.

  272. joedad Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 8:53 pm

    Its been a while since the Phils have had a late game, multiple run comeback.

  273. David Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 8:54 pm

    Does it shock anyone else that Hamels season line so far is 4-2 4.62 era 57 k, and Pelfrey is 4-2 4.62 era 30 k? Is it that tough to pitch in CBP?

  274. Miles Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 8:54 pm

    no Mike D they tend establish themselves pretty blatantly with names like Shitarino. And everytime I see your name I think of the Beastie Boys.

  275. Travis Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 8:55 pm

    Cole Hamels is done for the night. He threw 100 pitches ( 66 strikes, 34 balls) in 5 innings.

    Hamels: 5IP, 11H, 4R, 4ER, 2BB, 1K, 0HR – His ERA rises from 4.40 to 4.62.

    Surprising that Hamels allowed 11 hits and 4 runs. He had more walks (2) than strikeouts (1). Like they say, its baseball. If you’re gonna go hot, you’re gonna go cold. If you’re gonna go cold, you’re gonna go hot. The Starting Pitching Staff was very hot for a while, but right now they’re in a cold mood which isn’t good with 1 more game left against Mets, before we play Red Sox, Blue Jays, Orioles, Blue Jays, Rays and Braves. Tim was right about this being a let-down series which it has been so far. Seriously, horrible mistake by Charlie letting Rollins bat second. 0/3, 1K, GIDP, 2 infield singles that went to him.

  276. David Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 8:55 pm

    Dont pull a beckett and throw at Utleys head

  277. j reed Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 8:56 pm

    david from Queens-
    really, ad hominen attacks…stop being a snob, this a sport blog not the model U.N., or debate club…and yeah I get the irony

  278. Shitarino Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 8:57 pm

    Benches will be clearing real soon

  279. David Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 8:57 pm

    I love this stuff. Like either team would care if the team across from them was the Nats or Marlins.

  280. Miles Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 8:57 pm

    What in the world is going on?

  281. Georgie Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 8:57 pm

    haha, Pelfrey having a hissy.

  282. Mike D. Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 8:59 pm

    I can’t type and pay attention to the game – what happened?

  283. David Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 8:59 pm

    I dont like Pelfreys chances of winning this battle with Utley

  284. Shitarino Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 8:59 pm

    THAT A BOY PELF!

  285. David Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 8:59 pm

    I stand corrected

  286. Tracey Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 8:59 pm

    Well, they’re not going to get their late inning multi-run comeback like that…

  287. Tracey Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 9:00 pm

    (watching commercial… Hamels has a really weird voice…)

  288. Miles Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 9:00 pm

    We hit every ball hard in that inning….shame we couldn’t get anything out of it. Hopefully Utley rattled Pelfrey a little. Honestly I would rather see him out there in the 7th then Feliciano anyway because we all know he would get Howard out.

  289. Georgie Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 9:01 pm

    Mike D., I have the same problem, I always miss something while I’m typing.

  290. Travis Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 9:01 pm

    9 more outs till Phillies drop to 33-24 and Mets 32-25 and the NL East lead is down to 1 and Mets going for sweep tomorrow with Livan Hernandez vs Jamie Moyer.

  291. Philsphan Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 9:01 pm

    (watching commercial… Hamels has a really sexy voice…)

    FYP

    And yes, I am male.

  292. Manny Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 9:02 pm

    What did Pelfrey say to Utley?

  293. Miles Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 9:03 pm

    Can I ask why you Mets fans are so obssesed with the possibility of the benches clearing? Every fan blog I read or fan I talk to talks about when they think there will be a big brawl between these teams. Why is that necessary…..I personally would rather not deal with suspensions of players that we need in our lineup.

  294. mg52 Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 9:03 pm

    What the Mets did in that three-run inning of theirs is what I have wanted to see from the Phils for a long time. They fought off good pitches, deposited them into the opposite field, didn’t let good pitching intimidate them. Hamels, indeed, will always be our hero, but not even he has stopped the Mets so far this year. Baseball is a strange game. The Phils nearly swept the best team in baseball in their park, then came into the park of a less successful team and have not shown much life. It is not too late for them to rise to the occasion. They just need to be more assertive and not to rely on the longball to get back into the game.

  295. David, the Mets fan from Queens Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 9:04 pm

    Utley was deliberately attempting to skew Pelfrey’s concentration, which is obviously a legitimate baseball tactic; Utley did nothing wrong. I wonder then what prompted Pelfrey to react so aggressively?

    Regardless of the impetus, I am loving this New York Mets / Philadelphia Phillies rivalry.

  296. Shitarino Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 9:04 pm

    haha did you guys see Pelf and Utley walk by eachother?

  297. cxl72 Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 9:06 pm

    Please keep on posting David the Mets fan. You continue to sound like the biggest tool. Its been the highlight of a crappy baseball night so far.

  298. Manny Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 9:06 pm

    Woo Taschner!

  299. Tracey Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 9:07 pm

    Nice inning for Tasch.

  300. Georgie Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 9:07 pm

    It’s about time for a comeback win, I’m feelin’ it, how about you guys?

  301. shag beta sigma delta Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 9:07 pm

    Man I really hate Cole not having his A game today, the trolls will be out in force tonight. Guess not much to watch on DVR tonight,
    I am not conceding anything yet tonight, I just wished Cole would have pitched better in NY. It is a long season I am sure he will face them again and hopefully be a little more dominating

  302. cxl72 Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 9:08 pm

    I love when baseball players are portrayed to look like tough guys. Unless you’re a total psycho like Uggie Urbina I’d rather watch paint dry than ball players talk smack.

  303. David, the Mets fan from Queens Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 9:08 pm

    cxl72,

    I wonder who is the bigger “tool” in this blog tonight, cxl72. Is it you for incessantly commenting on how distasteful my writing is, or me for even paying attention to you?

  304. Shitarino Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 9:09 pm

    Big inning for PELF here!!

  305. cxl72 Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 9:09 pm

    LOL David, please keep it up. Use some more big complicated words in your next post.

  306. shag beta sigma delta Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 9:10 pm

    How bad is Tashner now he did his job, no it is time for a little Offense a few runs an inning would be nice to see

  307. cxl72 Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 9:10 pm

    Pelfrey looks tired. Glad this isnt Pedro Feliciano here.

  308. Tracey Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 9:11 pm

    OK, way to get the ball rolling, Ryan!

  309. cxl72 Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 9:11 pm

    Tired!

  310. David, the Mets fan from Queens Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 9:11 pm

    I won’t give you that pleasure.

  311. Miles Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 9:11 pm

    Good at bat big man….

  312. shag beta sigma delta Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 9:12 pm

    that it play a little small ball single here double there lets get back in this thing now

  313. cxl72 Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 9:12 pm

    They showed a stat that Howard was like 4-26 against Feliciano. I think that was an error by Manuel not having him in here against Howard and Ibanez. C’mon Rauuuuul.

  314. shag beta sigma delta Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 9:13 pm

    is that it for Pelfry, coaching visit or is he staying in

  315. cxl72 Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 9:13 pm

    Rauuuul needs to pretend it was Pefrey that blogged on his PED usage.

  316. cxl72 Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 9:14 pm

    Its so funny how a pitcher can get unhinged when runners get on base.

  317. Tracey Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 9:14 pm

    OK, Pelfry seriously needs to lay off whatever’s carbonating his testosterone…

  318. shag beta sigma delta Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 9:14 pm

    MLB.com is slower than Pat the Bat. Sorry big guy you know I love you

  319. Miles Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 9:14 pm

    YES finally a bleeder. Howard should probably be on third but I would rather him be on 2nd and safe since he’s not the tying run.

  320. cxl72 Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 9:15 pm

    MISTAKE—Manuel should have had Felciano in there for those 2 guys.

    I’d like to see a little Matt Stairs here. Losing faith in Werth against RHP.

  321. shag beta sigma delta Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 9:15 pm

    ok Raul lets keep the singles coming, need Jayson to step it up now please or take a walk will be ok with me

  322. Manny Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 9:15 pm

    Beautiful!

  323. Tracey Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 9:15 pm

    WOO! (I won’t include a “HOO” because really, we can’t take all the credit…)

  324. CT Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 9:15 pm

    come on boys, let’s not squander this opportunity!

  325. Miles Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 9:16 pm

    Thank GOD, and thank you Beltran

  326. cxl72 Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 9:16 pm

    Who called Beltran washed up? Hmmmmmn??? It was me. What a tool. Mr. fake hustle.

  327. shag beta sigma delta Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 9:16 pm

    still 2-0 on MLB.com i wish i was at home watching this

  328. Philsphan Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 9:17 pm

    Would be nice if Pedro would break out of his homer slump here…

  329. cxl72 Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 9:17 pm

    Centerfielders slip and its so damn subtle. They miss 1 or 2 balls a series, 3 balls a week. 78 balls in a year. Beltran is a shell of himself.

  330. Manny Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 9:18 pm

    Is that Sean Green coming up? Easy as pie.

  331. shag beta sigma delta Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 9:18 pm

    Nice 3 singles in a row, got to get at least 2 runs here, let’s go Pete Happy, now is time to show your stuff, let’s all be happy for Pete, and get a few rbi or is it rbis,

  332. cxl72 Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 9:18 pm

    Sorry to hear that Shag. Sean Green and his 5.70 ERA in vs. Pedro Feliz

  333. Miles Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 9:18 pm

    Feliz has got to be careful here because Green is a groundball, sinkerball pitcher just like Pelfrey. He also tends to be wild (Victorino walk off walk comes to mind). A double in the gap and I would shart myself.

  334. cxl72 Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 9:19 pm

    2-0, has to be his pitch

  335. cxl72 Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 9:19 pm

    base hit 4-2

  336. Manny Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 9:19 pm

    FELIZ! Mr. Clutch!

  337. Tracey Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 9:20 pm

    OH YES!!!! We’re reproducing the Mets’ earlier inning…

  338. Philsphan Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 9:20 pm

    Yes Pedro!

  339. Georgie Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 9:20 pm

    Okey dokey, here we goooooo!

  340. cxl72 Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 9:20 pm

    E5, 4-3

  341. SJ Mike Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 9:20 pm

    Beautiful! Love muff plays.

  342. Tracey Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 9:21 pm

    WOOO HOOO~~~~ One run down, bases loaded, *NO OUTS!!!*

  343. Manny Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 9:21 pm

    BOOYA!

    Choking a bit there?

  344. shag beta sigma delta Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 9:21 pm

    alright Pete Happy nice single love the small ball let’s keep it going chooch, you know you are the man

  345. cxl72 Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 9:21 pm

    This is all Jerry Manuel. He left Pelfrey in too long. Thank you!!

  346. CT Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 9:21 pm

    that reminded me of Longoria’s flub from the WS last year

  347. cxl72 Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 9:22 pm

    Oh no, Paul Bako, WTF.

  348. Ryk Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 9:22 pm

    Bako? Is this really the best situation to give him his first AB?

  349. Manny Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 9:22 pm

    PAUL BAKO! This is getting interesting…

  350. PGD Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 9:22 pm

    Bako?? really

  351. cxl72 Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 9:23 pm

    And Jimmy is on deck. Big at bat here.

  352. shag beta sigma delta Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 9:23 pm

    Nice in play run(s) no wait for it wait for it single one rbi no s
    nice job chooch who is batting for Tashner now, Stairs Dobbs, I know you are all going to kill me but I would like to see Coste bat against a lefty,

  353. Manny Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 9:23 pm

    It is a good move cause you don’t want Feliciano out there now to pitch to Stairs? and against all the lefties coming up…

  354. Miles Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 9:23 pm

    Should have used Coste there….screw the righty righty

  355. SJ Mike Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 9:24 pm

    CT, Longoria at least made throw….a bad one, but at least a throw.

  356. PGD Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 9:24 pm

    Great job bako

  357. cxl72 Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 9:24 pm

    Terrible, Charlie outsmarted himself there. Go with Stairs and force Feliciano into the game.

  358. shag beta sigma delta Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 9:24 pm

    Really Bako ok make me wrong Charlie and let her rip Bako

  359. Manny Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 9:24 pm

    PLEASE JIMMY PLEASE

  360. SJ Mike Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 9:24 pm

    Be patient here Jimmy. Get a good pitch.

  361. CT Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 9:24 pm

    if jimmy hits into a DP i’m going to his house and taking a dump on the lawn

  362. cxl72 Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 9:25 pm

    Jimmy is the LAST Phillie I want up here. Well maybe above Bako. Prove me wrong Jimmy.

  363. CT Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 9:25 pm

    ha, sorry that was really out of line. COME ON J-ROLL!

  364. shag beta sigma delta Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 9:25 pm

    ok JRoll redeem yourself right here for being put back in lead off

  365. Miles Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 9:25 pm

    I agree shag….Coste at least makes contac there. Charlie is so bound by his righty lefty matchups

  366. cxl72 Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 9:25 pm

    1-2 on Jimmy

  367. Manny Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 9:26 pm

    Sean Green is more hittable than Feliciano… so the longer he stays in the game, the better our chances!

  368. cxl72 Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 9:26 pm

    FC, tie game

  369. Brian of CO Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 9:26 pm

    Our Bench sucks this year.

  370. Terri Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 9:26 pm

    TIE GAME!!!! Go Jimmy!

  371. CT Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 9:26 pm

    ok, i’ll take it, but that could’ve been way better

  372. SJ Mike Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 9:26 pm

    CT, that was slightly on the disturbing side, but we’ll forgive ya!

    …..but it got the run home to tie at least.

  373. Tracey Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 9:26 pm

    YEE-HAW!!!!

  374. PGD Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 9:26 pm

    Ill take it!

  375. shag beta sigma delta Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 9:26 pm

    ok it is blue is it an out or a hit, I am going to wait to look

  376. Brian of CO Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 9:26 pm

    SWEET!

  377. Georgie Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 9:26 pm

    Tie game, rock and roll.

  378. cxl72 Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 9:26 pm

    VIC, lets go!!

    1-0

  379. shag beta sigma delta Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 9:27 pm

    Ok at least he got the run in i have to give you a good job JImmy there thanks pal I still love you

  380. Brian of CO Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 9:27 pm

    Wouldnt Stairs have been a good fit in place of Bako?

  381. cxl72 Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 9:28 pm

    UGH, 6-3

    4-4, NOT TOO SHABBY

  382. Ryk Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 9:28 pm

    Big inning. Now let’s hold em.

  383. Tracey Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 9:28 pm

    Oof… but we tied it up. Shame for Pelfrey, though, because he pitched very well, and now he’s got a no-decision.

  384. shag beta sigma delta Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 9:28 pm

    anybody tell me who is up in the pen for the Phillies, Eyre, or Condrey, would not surprise me to Chan Ho either

  385. OZ Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 9:28 pm

    who is Paul Bako? and no, i’m not kidding. was he an Iron Pig?

  386. cxl72 Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 9:29 pm

    hey brian, the thought was manuel counters with feliciano and charlie like bako/green more and could save stairs. he would have PH cost for stairs. it would work if Bako was a major leaguer.

  387. Paul Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 9:29 pm

    At least they tied it up. But Bako?! Not in a big spot like that!

  388. PGD Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 9:29 pm

    whos comin in, durbin?

  389. PGD Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 9:30 pm

    no paul bako played with the reading team for about a week or two then got called up

  390. j reed Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 9:30 pm

    mg52-
    i couldn’t agree with you more, you’d think after years of having trouble with sinkerballers they see enough of a pattern that would warrant some more team wide strategy disciplined plate approach…how about Feliz who, last year had me pulling out my hair with his ABs is, next to Ut, smartest hitter in the line-up. you know, we can play small ball, remember J Roll MVP year, we manufactured runs all over the place. Hey, were doing it right now … except well… Shane’s a special case, he’s not exactly the heady type of ball player.

  391. Manny Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 9:30 pm

    Oh no…Durbin… please don’t give up a run!

  392. shag beta sigma delta Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 9:30 pm

    Still got Shane up on MLB.com please anyone know who is pitching the 7th, I forgot JC

  393. Mike D. Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 9:31 pm

    Well I can see where Charlie’s coming from. Let’s say Stairs takes Bako’s place. There’s no guarantee that he’d have done better. A better chance, but no guarantee. If that had happened, that means Bako would be your LH pinch hitter if/when K-Rod comes into the game. At least this way, Stairs is still available.

    I have a feeling that if the deficit were greater, it would have been Stairs, because a greater deficit, like 6-1, means non-save situation; therefore no need to save Stairs for K-Rod.

    I think.

  394. Tracey Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 9:31 pm

    OK, Durbin. Please. I’m asking nicely. Don’t blow it.

  395. Tracey Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 9:32 pm

    I said *DON’T* blow it….

  396. Terri Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 9:32 pm

    Come on Durbin! This is a big inning for the Phils

  397. Paul Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 9:32 pm

    Durbin has to make it interesting…

  398. Miles Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 9:32 pm

    Well this inning is going to be a real tough one considering the way Durbin has been laying it up there and Feliciano is set up to face lefty lefty lefty in the 8th as usual. It always turns out that way.

  399. Brian of CO Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 9:33 pm

    Good thing they tied it up, but we are still having some problems with RISP. 4 singles in a row, then an error, then a force out. Thats the 3 runs. bases loaded no outs, wish we scored one more.

  400. CT Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 9:33 pm

    i don’t like durbin in this situation at all. not after his past couple of outings

  401. Mike D. Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 9:33 pm

    Do we have any sinkerball pitchers in our pen, minors…anywhere? Because that would be really useful right now.

  402. shag beta sigma delta Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 9:33 pm

    dam in play no out, did Chad just get lite up yestarday, I know Charlie wants to show some confidence in the Guy,

  403. Brian of CO Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 9:33 pm

    Im with ct, I think with Durbin in this situation, this is a loss waiting to happen. :(

  404. Miles Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 9:35 pm

    The real problem in that stretch is Bako’s at bat Brian. If he moves the runners along then Jimmy’s groundout scores another.

  405. shag beta sigma delta Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 9:35 pm

    Now he walks Wright come on Charlie pull the string on Durbin please

  406. Tracey Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 9:35 pm

    Uh… Durbin… what part of “don’t” are you not getting?

  407. Brian of CO Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 9:35 pm

    Good job, give up a single, then a walk. IDIOT.

  408. cxl72 Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 9:35 pm

    Durbin and Condrey are not that reliable. They are okay but I don’t trust them against top teams because neither have an “out” pitch and cant get strikeouts on demand.

  409. j reed Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 9:35 pm

    Yeah Backo and with Jarmillo (don’t know if I am spelling it right) is tearing it up for the Buckos!

  410. shag beta sigma delta Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 9:36 pm

    One time DP please Chad I will love you forever

  411. Miles Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 9:37 pm

    How is that legal?

  412. Brian of CO Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 9:37 pm

    Well at least we got an out. Problem is, chances are, they will score this inning. Thanks for striking out Bako.

  413. shag beta sigma delta Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 9:38 pm

    ok in play outs hopefully hopefully, wait for it oh sac bunt, now you load the bases with IW

  414. SJ Mike Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 9:38 pm

    I thought that baserunners being hit by batted balls, even if it’s your own, is an automatic out?

  415. PGD Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 9:38 pm

    that was huge

  416. Paul Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 9:38 pm

    1 more out PLEASE!

  417. cxl72 Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 9:38 pm

    Bring in Eyre

  418. Tracey Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 9:39 pm

    @Miles: Well, what else was Tatis supposed to do? Where else could he go?

  419. Brian of CO Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 9:39 pm

    maybe we can keep them? Please?

  420. shag beta sigma delta Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 9:39 pm

    again in play out(S) tell me they did not score there

  421. Miles Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 9:39 pm

    Why not JC here? I guess Eyre will have to do….thank you for getting that pop up Durbin but I’m still going to be real pissed at you if Eyre lets Murphy get on base.

  422. Manny Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 9:39 pm

    EYRE time!

  423. Brian of CO Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 9:40 pm

    Talk about setting Eyre up for failure. Damn. shag, if they scored it would have said in play run(s) even if they were out. Same thing happened with J-Rolls at bat.

  424. Miles Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 9:41 pm

    I guess you are right Tracey…in that case Chooch should have at least leveled him….haha

  425. shag beta sigma delta Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 9:41 pm

    nice call cxl this is what he is on the team for right LOOGY (I just learned what that stood for a while ago so I wanted to use it

  426. shag beta sigma delta Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 9:42 pm

    oh sorry I don’t use MLB that much but thanks for the lesson

  427. Miles Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 9:42 pm

    Yeah good usage Shag….I love your delayed Gamecast posts too…brings me back to my college days not being able to watch the Phils in Virginia.

  428. cxl72 Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 9:43 pm

    Thanks shag, 1-2

  429. shag beta sigma delta Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 9:43 pm

    I should just shut this thing down and go back to work and watch the rest on DVR what do you all think

  430. Tracey Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 9:43 pm

    What is with that beard?

  431. Mike D. Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 9:44 pm

    Come on Scott. Please get this out. Please. Please. Come ON Phils. Please?

    GODDAMNIT TMAC SHUT UP AND CALL THE GAME! HARRY NEVER WOULD HAVE DONE THIS!

    Come ON Scott! One more strike! Please!

  432. cxl72 Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 9:44 pm

    k

  433. Manny Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 9:44 pm

    EYRE, you are the man!

  434. Terri Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 9:44 pm

    YES!!

  435. Tracey Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 9:44 pm

    WHEE!!! OK, you can have whatever weird facial hair you want if you keep pitching like that!

  436. Miles Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 9:44 pm

    F**KING RIGHT!!!!! LET”S GOOOOOOO!

  437. Brian of CO Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 9:44 pm

    dodged a bullet there.

  438. nate Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 9:44 pm

    gary cohen just said murphy was punched out by “lance barksdale” who the hell is that?

  439. cxl72 Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 9:44 pm

    i love that geico bowling commercial, just replayed it now that the tension has subsided (for now).

  440. Keith Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 9:45 pm

    huge K Eyre

  441. Mike D. Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 9:45 pm

    –exhales–

  442. shag beta sigma delta Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 9:45 pm

    yea I love Vermont, and i have extra innings but have to work most nights, and I try and not pay attention and watch it on DVR but sometimes the wife gets mad at me staying up later, she works at 7 am tomorrow off so I could just not watch sports center and watch in the AM

  443. cxl72 Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 9:45 pm

    lance must be the ump.

  444. shag beta sigma delta Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 9:46 pm

    Very nice way to go our lovable LOOGY, I think I have a man crush on Eyre can we get two more runs this inning

  445. Miles Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 9:46 pm

    Part of me wishes JC would have been in there to strike out Murphy because he would have pounded his chest like Tarzan afterwards.

  446. cxl72 Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 9:46 pm

    i hope feliciano doesnt dominate howrad like his DOG. cmon bats.

  447. Miles Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 9:47 pm

    I hate Feliciano so much…..he makes our lefties look ridiculous

  448. shag beta sigma delta Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 9:48 pm

    dam i hate that blue in play out(S) when the phillies are up it suppose to say no out, or in play run(s) come on Ryan you are the man

  449. cxl72 Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 9:48 pm

    woof woof woof, cmon howard

  450. cxl72 Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 9:48 pm

    4-27

  451. nate Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 9:49 pm

    ah i didn’t even think of the ump… just figured he called the pitcher by some random name.

  452. shag beta sigma delta Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 9:49 pm

    dam said hard hit grounder, now it is Raulllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll time one time for us raul,

  453. Terri Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 9:50 pm

    Wow, what a fast inning.

  454. Manny Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 9:50 pm

    Ugh… Feliciano OWNS our lefties

  455. shag beta sigma delta Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 9:52 pm

    darn sorry for cursing earlier, that is not like me, JC up for the 8th, or you bring Scott back

  456. Terri Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 9:52 pm

    J.C Romero

  457. j reed Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 9:53 pm

    mike d. –
    Kendrick is the only sinkerballer I know….interesting sinkerballer relievers…don’t know of many in either league…typically, unless they are class A types (Lowe, Webb) they are one trick ponies who, when they can’t get enough sink can only serve up meatballs…if they are starters then you can at least minimize the damage on days when they they don’t have their stuff…in 7th or 8th inning, that’s quite a gamble to take.

  458. shag beta sigma delta Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 9:53 pm

    ok let’s go JC we all know you are the man

  459. Brian of CO Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 9:54 pm

    I have this bad feeling that the 7th inning was our chance. I hope we can get another though, and take this thing.

  460. PGD Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 9:56 pm

    cmon, throw striikes cora isnt going to hit a homer

  461. shag beta sigma delta Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 9:56 pm

    yea lets get a couple in the 9th to help our Friend Cole get a No Decision
    and a team victory in one of his starts
    Darn JC no walks you are better than that now focus

  462. shag beta sigma delta Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 9:57 pm

    where did all the troll go

  463. j reed Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 9:57 pm

    stop painting JC…just throw

  464. CT Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 9:57 pm

    come on JC, let’s pull it together man!

  465. shag beta sigma delta Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 9:58 pm

    Can Madson pitch 1 2/3 innings do you think

  466. Manny Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 9:58 pm

    Cole will get a no decision either way…

  467. Terri Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 9:58 pm

    ugh, come on J.C

  468. shag beta sigma delta Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 9:59 pm

    darn 3-1 at least throw strike JC you are the men lets goooooooo

  469. Brian of CO Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 9:59 pm

    dont tell me 2 walks now to put 2 on for sheffield.

  470. Tracey Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 9:59 pm

    Uh oh…

  471. Manny Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 9:59 pm

    Cmon JC, dont make this too interesting

  472. Brian of CO Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 9:59 pm

    just as bad.

  473. Paul Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 10:00 pm

    What is up with the bullpen all of a sudden? Looking shaky.

  474. shag beta sigma delta Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 10:00 pm

    Think it is time to bring in the Mad Dog and let him get outs here,
    we always have Chan HO in extra innings

  475. shag beta sigma delta Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 10:00 pm

    Better idea Shef hits into a DP for my man JC

  476. Manny Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 10:00 pm

    After Sheffield, we should go with Madson… 1.1 innings or 1.2… Can’t leave Romero in for Wright!

  477. Terri Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 10:01 pm

    THROW STRIKES!!!!

  478. Brian of CO Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 10:01 pm

    Its becoming apparent JC wasnt working out to get ready to come back.

  479. Manny Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 10:01 pm

    Huge K there JC!!!

  480. CT Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 10:02 pm

    YES! great K to Sheff there.

  481. Tracey Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 10:02 pm

    WHEW!

  482. shag beta sigma delta Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 10:02 pm

    this is killing me literally killing me I think

  483. Brian of CO Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 10:02 pm

    Come on JC, 1 more out man. We need this damn win.

  484. cxl72 Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 10:02 pm

    C’mon JC. Have to bear down.

  485. Manny Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 10:02 pm

    Ugh! Romero to Wright!?

  486. shag beta sigma delta Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 10:03 pm

    Nice K on Shef JC i said you were the man one more out, you IW wright again, to me that is asking for trouble

  487. j reed Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 10:03 pm

    shag beta-
    good idea or does that violate the “closer only works” the 9th laaw of baseball? I do it.
    some gutsy pitching by JC

  488. Tracey Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 10:03 pm

    Oopsie

  489. Terri Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 10:03 pm

    that was close!

  490. shag beta sigma delta Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 10:03 pm

    or just pitch around him is that what this at bat is

  491. Brian of CO Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 10:04 pm

    at least try to get an out. Why walk the bases loaded.

  492. Manny Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 10:05 pm

    PHEW!

  493. Tracey Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 10:05 pm

    Oh wow… nice catch!

  494. cxl72 Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 10:05 pm

    Yes, F9

  495. Keith Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 10:05 pm

    oh my ty

  496. shag beta sigma delta Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 10:05 pm

    do you bring in the Mad Dog to Face Tatis if you walk wright here

  497. PGD Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 10:05 pm

    there we go!!

  498. Ryk Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 10:05 pm

    Woo! Now let’s warm up those bats, boys

  499. Brian of CO Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 10:05 pm

    ok dodged another, come on now lets get a run here.

  500. PGD Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 10:06 pm

    this game is getting stressful, whew!

  501. shag beta sigma delta Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 10:06 pm

    guess it dosn’t matter We LOVE you JC stupid me thinking he could not get Wright out there BAD Shag BAD Shag,
    have faith in your man JC

  502. j reed Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 10:07 pm

    shag beta -
    that’s
    “closer only works the 9th” law of baseball? I’d do it.
    sorry

  503. Mike D. Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 10:07 pm

    —restarting heart—

    Oh jeez.

    —exhales—

    That was as close to a Mitch Williams inning as I can imagine.

  504. shag beta sigma delta Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 10:08 pm

    K-Rod in a tie game, is that smart, or am I being one of those guys who won’t bring in the Closer in a non save situation

  505. shag beta sigma delta Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 10:09 pm

    Jayson will make him throw some pitches, hopfully and work a base hit to left

  506. cxl72 Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 10:10 pm

    this is a biiiiiiiiig park

  507. Jason Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 10:10 pm

    thought Pedro had that one at first.

  508. Manny Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 10:10 pm

    Cmon Chooch!!!!!

  509. shag beta sigma delta Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 10:10 pm

    Darn again, it is blue when the phillies are up it is suppose to say in play NO out(s) doesn’t anyone listen to me

  510. shag beta sigma delta Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 10:12 pm

    how many inning K-Rod got in him if we can streach this game

  511. Tracey Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 10:13 pm

    Augh. OK guys, let’s not let that comeback go to waste.

  512. Mike D. Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 10:13 pm

    Shag, you go with your best pitcher at home. He doesn’t have to pitch the last out, so the pressure’s on the visitors.

  513. shag beta sigma delta Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 10:13 pm

    So we get JC again since 9th in up again, or will Charlie Double switch here, which I don’t like taking Chooch out, but I can’t see not letting Madson pitch more if we go extra

  514. SJ Mike Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 10:14 pm

    Not Chan Ho Park….dear God why

  515. Terri Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 10:14 pm

    Chan Ho Park.

  516. nate Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 10:14 pm

    PARK!

  517. Manny Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 10:14 pm

    Chan HO?

  518. Shawn Victorino Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 10:14 pm

    LETS GO CHAN HO

  519. shag beta sigma delta Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 10:14 pm

    Still got Chooch at the plate who is pitching for Phillies

  520. Manny Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 10:15 pm

    Apparently, TATIS OWNS HO

  521. Tracey Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 10:16 pm

    PARK??? (shudder)

  522. Brian of CO Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 10:16 pm

    Chan Ho Park? WTF.

  523. Manny Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 10:19 pm

    Actually, it’s a good move! Chan Ho is pitching pretty good, and you want Madson to face the Mets’ best hitters in the next inning (hopefully)

  524. Ryk Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 10:20 pm

    I’m assuming we keep CHP in to pitch the 10th and save Madson? Looks like K-Rod is coming back for it as well.

  525. Manny Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 10:21 pm

    I hope I didn’t jinx him…

  526. Terri Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 10:21 pm

    2 out hits!! WTF!!

  527. Tracey Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 10:21 pm

    Grrrr

  528. Manny Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 10:21 pm

    CMON HO!!

  529. CT Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 10:21 pm

    why isn’t Madson in right now?

  530. shag beta sigma delta Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 10:22 pm

    lost you guys for a minute I have faith in Chan ho one more out

  531. Shawn Victorino Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 10:22 pm

    get out of this mess chan ho!

  532. j reed Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 10:22 pm

    shag beta-
    chooch out of the game is bad. heard coste interviewed … said he thought it was okay for pitchers to call a game…Moyer yes most other pitchers no, reliever no way…ultimately, why not leave in a catcher who knows how the ump’s calling the game…

  533. CT Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 10:22 pm

    i would’ve had Madson ready for this very situation. this could be bad.

  534. shag beta sigma delta Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 10:23 pm

    but It may be time for the mad dog

  535. Tracey Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 10:23 pm

    @CT: Because Charlie is all about motivating. It’s not whether you win or lose…

  536. cxl72 Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 10:23 pm

    Argh, not the slider 2-0

  537. Brian of CO Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 10:23 pm

    I wish I had as much faith in Ho as Shag and Manny. I see him in there I think loss. :(

  538. Terri Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 10:24 pm

    he got the first tow outs easily, now this

  539. shag beta sigma delta Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 10:24 pm

    come on Chan Ho I always had faith in you one more out please

  540. CT Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 10:24 pm

    that 3-1 pitch was a strike dammit

  541. Manny Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 10:24 pm

    Oh no… I can see Chan Ho’s ugly body language when he doesn’t get the calls….

  542. cxl72 Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 10:24 pm

    cmon chan ho, you got aqueezed, bear down!!

  543. j reed Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 10:24 pm

    chan ho was robbed

  544. PGD Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 10:24 pm

    where was that??

  545. Shawn Victorino Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 10:24 pm

    PHEW!

  546. Mike D. Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 10:24 pm

    holy hell

  547. Tracey Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 10:24 pm

    WHEW!!!! I didn’t think he was going to pull that off.

  548. CT Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 10:24 pm

    OH MAN, this is going to give me an ulcer! haha

  549. SJ Mike Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 10:24 pm

    Good, out of the jam…..

  550. Ryk Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 10:24 pm

    That one coulda been nad news

  551. Brian of CO Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 10:25 pm

    That seemed like a bad call.

  552. Tracey Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 10:26 pm

    @CT: It’s going to give me insomnia

  553. Brian of CO Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 10:26 pm

    dodged ANOTHER bullet. How many bullets are we going to dodge before we either A. get a 1-2-3 inning or b, I dont want to mention it.

  554. Georgie Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 10:26 pm

    All right Chan Ho, we score top of the 10th. Let’s win this freakin’ game!

  555. shag beta sigma delta Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 10:26 pm

    nice in play out(s) I knew you could do it Chan Ho
    I like this move it shows faith that you can go extra innings, now if need be Chan Ho can pitch two or three innings,
    You have to have a little faith Brian of CO you know Boulder is Burlington Vermont’s sister city in the west

  556. cxl72 Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 10:26 pm

    Manny is right. Chan Ho doesnt handle adversity well at his age. Phils must either score here or go with Madson through the heart of the Mets order in the 10th.

  557. Mike D. Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 10:26 pm

    This is actually the fun about baseball. You never know what will happen. Chan Ho Park, arguably our worst pitcher this year, makes a goalie-type save on a ball up the middle that I’m sure we all thought would go through. Our ace giving up two hits to a sinker ball pitcher.

    And the story of Chris Coste in general.

    Come on Coste. Please.

  558. Jon Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 10:27 pm

    why not stairs here? against a power pitcher like k-rod stairs could connect

  559. shag beta sigma delta Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 10:27 pm

    Ok lets go coste show why you should have batted in the 7th or 8th whenever the hell it was, and bomb one

  560. Tracey Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 10:28 pm

    Yay Coste!

  561. cxl72 Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 10:28 pm

    Oh Jimmy. You’re the last guy I want up here.

  562. shag beta sigma delta Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 10:29 pm

    why to go Coste, now it is JRoll time lets show why you are our lead off man

  563. Brian of CO Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 10:29 pm

    I think J-Roll has been lookin better this year when he isnt beatting leadoff.

  564. shag beta sigma delta Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 10:30 pm

    I love the blue dot no out(s) it is BEUTIFUL

  565. cxl72 Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 10:30 pm

    Sorry Jimmy. Another out. You are what you are.

  566. j reed Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 10:30 pm

    talk about the odds

  567. CT Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 10:30 pm

    i can’t F*ing believe that! what luck by Tatis there.

  568. SJ Mike Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 10:30 pm

    You kidding me? Can you really believe that?

  569. Terri Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 10:30 pm

    UGH Jimmy!!

  570. Chuck P Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 10:30 pm

    WTF

  571. Ryk Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 10:30 pm

    Are you friggin serious? The Mets just aren’t gunna let us have this one, are they?

  572. Mike D. Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 10:30 pm

    At least Jimmy’s hitting line drives now. Too bad they’re right at the defense.

    Delgado would not have made that play.

  573. Georgie Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 10:30 pm

    Oh, crap.

  574. shag beta sigma delta Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 10:30 pm

    darn hate the blue dot in play out(s) it is soooo ugly

  575. Miles Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 10:30 pm

    That is truly unbelievable.

  576. PGD Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 10:31 pm

    are u kidding me???

  577. SJ Mike Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 10:31 pm

    He hit that square and hard…..that was just Tatis in the right spot at the right time making a great play.

  578. cxl72 Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 10:31 pm

    Terrible baserunning by Coste. Doesnt need that big of a lead there. He isnt going 1st to 3rd on anyone anyway.

  579. Mike D. Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 10:31 pm

    Come on, shake it off, Shane.

  580. Brian of CO Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 10:31 pm

    Good job J-Roll, 2-0 pitch and you swing at a borderline pitch into a DP. Why Manuel listens to him when he says he wants to hit leadoff yet he hits better when he isnt, I dont get.

  581. j reed Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 10:31 pm

    the baseball gods want to torture us tonight

  582. Miles Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 10:32 pm

    Are some of you really criticizing Rollins right there? Grow up. He hit the s**t out of that ball.

  583. cxl72 Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 10:32 pm

    A tremendous at bat by Rollins ?!?! He had a 2-0 count and hit a line drive to the first baseman. BFD.

  584. shag beta sigma delta Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 10:32 pm

    Now I want to see blue dot in play run(s) for vic

  585. PGD Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 10:33 pm

    merry christmas k-rod

  586. Georgie Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 10:33 pm

    Shag, you’re going to be seeing blue dots in your sleep!

  587. shag beta sigma delta Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 10:33 pm

    I say have faith in Chan Ho

  588. SJ Mike Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 10:33 pm

    Yeah, Brian, that was a great play on Tatis’ part. Rollins hit it so damn hard where you’d want him to hit it hard in that situation. That could get you the runner at third if that gets out of the infield.

  589. cxl72 Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 10:34 pm

    Miles, he had a 2-0 pitch down the middle of the plate. He should have done something with it. A dangerous man does dangerous things there. Jimmy made an out. You are what you are. T-Mac and Wheel are J-Roll apologists.

  590. Miles Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 10:34 pm

    Listen get off Jimmy’s ass everyone…if that is an inch to the right we are praising him. And terrible baserunning by Coste? If he dives back for the bag there (which he had no time to do) and the ball goes into the corner we are murdering him for not scoring. You guys are all unbelievable. It’s just an unlucky break. What do you want Jimmy to do? NOT swing at a 2-0 pitch right down the middle?

  591. Terri Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 10:34 pm

    Chan Ho Again

  592. Mike D. Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 10:35 pm

    At times like this, I wish there were interception returns for touchdowns in baseball.

  593. Eli Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 10:35 pm

    wow this game is aweome.just got back from the bars. Im so stressed out.

  594. PGD Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 10:36 pm

    are you really blaming jroll for hitting a line drive

  595. Miles Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 10:36 pm

    cxl he did what you are supposed to do with a 2-0 pitch!!! He killed it! What am I missing here?! The only way you can ensure no one catches that is hitting a home run and I sure as hell don’t want him swinging for the fences. That was a great swing and an unlucky result and I am in disbelief that you don’t think so.

  596. cxl72 Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 10:36 pm

    Coste goes first to third once a season. On a double, he aint scoring. He should be planted on first, like a plant. Jimmy is 0-5 in the leadoff spot again. He shouldnt be batting there.

  597. PGD Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 10:37 pm

    yea what the hell is this you are what you are crap

  598. Miles Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 10:38 pm

    Wow JRoll must have done something personal to you or something cxl because that makes no sense. NO SENSE.

  599. Brian of CO Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 10:38 pm

    I am saying J-Roll should not be lead off anymore. Whats his batting average when he isnt batting leadoff over .300? He does MUCH better when he isnt batting leadoff anymore.

  600. Corinne Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 10:38 pm

    I’m embarassed for those of you faulting Jimmy. Finally, he is up there hitting a line drive and not swinging for the f*ing fence. We’ve hoped and prayed for this moment. There is nothing more he could have done… I can’t even comment on blaming Coste’s baserunning. You’re embarassing yourselves.

  601. Shawn Victorino Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 10:38 pm

    t mac- “out in the outfield shagging”…..

  602. Manny Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 10:38 pm

    Oh man…this game is getting on my nerves

  603. Eli Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 10:38 pm

    Im a Met fan and I clearly see that cxl72 does not know anything about baseball. Rollins hit that ball as hard as you possibly can. IT was unlucky. crazy to be pissed at him right now.

  604. cxl72 Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 10:40 pm

    I’m not blaming Jimmy for a line drive. But we don’t need to be gushing when he hits into a double play. I’m blaming him for hitting .226 and I’m blaming Charlie for putting him back into the leadoff spot.

    He hit a line drive to first base on a hittable 2-0 pitch down the heart of the plate. Big deal. T-Mac and Wheels are going on an on about how lucky it all was and saying what could have been. No time for that.

  605. j reed Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 10:40 pm

    terrible baserunning? He couldn’t get back to the base even if a hit+run play wasn’t on. It was a well executed play …. j-roll hit a liner to right like he was supposed to so coste could advance to thrid…tatis just made a great play…the baseball gods want to torture us…crap they are gonna run on coste..

  606. Brian of CO Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 10:40 pm

    Corinne, honestly “embarassing yourselves” LOL.

  607. Terri Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 10:40 pm

    uh oh David Wright

  608. Shawn Victorino Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 10:41 pm

    WOW WERTH!!

  609. CT Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 10:41 pm

    WERTH! what a snag!!!!

  610. Mike D. Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 10:41 pm

    omg my bladder is going to explode

  611. Keith Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 10:41 pm

    omg what a catch by Werth

  612. SJ Mike Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 10:41 pm

    Whoah, beautiful play by Werth!

  613. Manny Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 10:41 pm

    HOLY CRAP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WERTH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WHAT A PLAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  614. j reed Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 10:41 pm

    i just crapped myself

  615. Terri Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 10:41 pm

    Jason Wreth AMAZING!

  616. Eli Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 10:41 pm

    Damn Werth. plus Cxl72,shut up your dumb,quit while your not even close to ahead ,but before you dig a bigger whole.

  617. PGD Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 10:41 pm

    werth!!

  618. Miles Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 10:42 pm

    YES WERTH!!!! YES!

    On a side note….WHAT A TERRIBLE SWING BY WRIGHT! DIDN”T HE KNOW WERTH WAS GOING TO MAKE THAT PLAY?! HE SHOULD HAVE HIT A HOME RUN!!! Hahahahaha.

  619. SJ Mike Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 10:42 pm

    Well, K-Rod’s out now, so gotta get on whoever comes in

  620. Manny Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 10:43 pm

    Bobby Parnell 1.96 ERA
    He’s due…

  621. Georgie Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 10:43 pm

    Corinne, thank you for being a voice of reason, some fans just have it in for Jimmy, it seems.

    Whoa, what a catch by Werth!

  622. cxl72 Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 10:44 pm

    A major leaguer against a tired reliever in his second inning should crush a 2-0 meatball down the heart of the plate. Nice that Jimmy hit a line drive for change but he didnt get the job done.

  623. CT Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 10:44 pm

    CHASE! you are the man!

  624. Keith Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 10:44 pm

    UTLEY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

  625. Mike D. Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 10:44 pm

    OMG CHASE UTLEY!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  626. Shawn Victorino Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 10:44 pm

    CHASE!!

  627. Terri Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 10:44 pm

    Home Run!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  628. Adam Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 10:44 pm

    CHASE UTLEY YOU ARE THE MAN!!

  629. Manny Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 10:44 pm

    CHASE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! YOU ARE THE FU*KING MAN!!!!!!!!!

  630. Brian of CO Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 10:44 pm

    Would have loved getting a few on “K” Rod.

  631. SJ Mike Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 10:44 pm

    Way to go Chase! Parnell doesn’t pitch much in situations like this, has he?

  632. SJ Mike Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 10:45 pm

    I love hearing “Let’s Go Phillies” in NYC there.

  633. Memphis Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 10:45 pm

    Chase F***ing Utley!

  634. cxl72 Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 10:45 pm

    Chase Utley you are the man.

    So sorry I got all the Jimmy fans upset. Go cry me a river.

  635. Mike D. Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 10:46 pm

    Is Madson warming?

  636. Manny Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 10:46 pm

    WTF IS GOING ON WILL ALL THESE SICK DEFENSIVE PLAYS!

  637. Keith Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 10:46 pm

    damn, almost Howard

  638. Terri Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 10:46 pm

    Wow, Ryan was robbed!!

  639. SJ Mike Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 10:46 pm

    Yeah, Madson has been warming

  640. CT Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 10:46 pm

    OH MAN! i hate Citi field so much, and not just because it’s the Mets’ ball park.

  641. Grrrumpy Miner Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 10:47 pm

    That catch by Werth is the turning point of the game.Hands down.BASTAGE! oh well if not for that catch.

  642. j reed Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 10:47 pm

    I’m the first to critize j-roll, in fact the entire team for lacking plate discpline and dumb AB, but that wasn’t the case here…look david wright did exactly the same thing, he was just robbed by werth.

  643. Brian of CO Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 10:47 pm

    Was Howards almost out also?

  644. Manny Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 10:47 pm

    Almost Howard… Almost Raul….

    Make it happen J-Werth!

  645. Jeff of Nova Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 10:48 pm

    he will be now

  646. PGD Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 10:48 pm

    damn parnell is getting tagged right now

  647. SJ Mike Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 10:48 pm

    Why can’t Parnell pitch all the time against us? These swings they’re getting off of him is insane.

  648. Miles Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 10:49 pm

    Wow back to back to back bombs at the Bank….that would have been sweet to watch at home (although I guess the game would have been over after the first one at home).

  649. Brian of CO Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 10:50 pm

    I wish I could have seen Werths play. a sick defensive play doesnt surprise me from Werth though. Its his bat that hasnt been as good. But nice to see a walk now.

  650. SJ Mike Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 10:50 pm

    That Utley reaction there was golden.

  651. cxl72 Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 10:50 pm

    Jeez it looks like the pack of wolves is off me now that we have a lead. Some of you people need to relax a bit and enjoy the game. Someone even said to shut up, LOL. It’s first grader night in the chat room.

  652. Keith Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 10:51 pm

    come on Madson

  653. joedad Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 10:51 pm

    Werth looked safe to me

  654. Mike D. Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 10:51 pm

    And now the Ryan Madson era begins.

    Nerves jangling.

  655. Manny Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 10:51 pm

    Brian of CO: I think this was Werth’s best defensive play all season… it was incredible!

  656. Miles Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 10:51 pm

    WHAT!?!?!?! Was he seriously out? How is no one arguing that?

  657. Mazinman Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 10:51 pm

    Wow! Utley put us ahead AND restarted my heart!

    Please finish them off 123 Madson. I can’t take anymore!

  658. Grrrumpy Miner Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 10:51 pm

    Time for Tatis,Church and Schneider to grow a pair.Its CRUNCH TIME Boys!

  659. Manny Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 10:52 pm

    He looked safe to me, too….

  660. cxl72 Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 10:52 pm

    again the geico bowling commercial. thats a good sign.

  661. SJ Mike Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 10:52 pm

    what is it, 6-7-8 for Mets?

  662. Miles Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 10:52 pm

    Yeah Brian it was number one Web Gem worthy…all out dive, which looks even crazier with Werth since he is so tall and when he dives he covers so much ground.

  663. Shawn Victorino Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 10:52 pm

    MORNING WOOD MADSON!

  664. Brian of CO Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 10:53 pm

    Thats sad Manny, I REALLY wish I saw that, because I really think Werth is a damn good defensive oufielders. cxl, the funniest thing was “embarassing yoursevles” LOL

  665. cxl72 Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 10:53 pm

    The elusive 1-2-3 save. Lidge had like 6 in 28 appearances. C’mon Madson.

  666. Manny Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 10:53 pm

    CMON MAD DOG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  667. Grrrumpy Miner Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 10:53 pm

    Lets Go Mets….Balls to the wall BOYS!

  668. Mike D. Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 10:54 pm

    God, I hope Mad Dog isn’t too amped up.

  669. Ryk Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 10:54 pm

    Hey there, Grumpy. Thought all the Mets fans were in hiding. Hell of a game, isn’t it?

  670. Grrrumpy Miner Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 10:54 pm

    Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearle harbor? lol

  671. CT Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 10:54 pm

    woah, keep the ball down there mad dog! he’s going to behead someone

  672. adam Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 10:55 pm

    about to drop a change on him…should be nice

  673. Shawn Victorino Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 10:55 pm

    germans….pearl harbor……error…cannot…compute

  674. joedad Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 10:56 pm

    Everyone knows the Chinese bombed Pearl Harbor

  675. Grrrumpy Miner Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 10:56 pm

    Ryk….just finished watching slumdog millionaire (Interesting flick) but turned it on in time for that great lucky catch by Werth…As gary Cohen called it “A Ron Swoboda kind of play”

  676. Miles Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 10:56 pm

    It’s time to see if MadDog has the gonads for this. Good play by Howard….let’s get em baby!

  677. Brian of CO Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 10:56 pm

    Come on Madson. You want to be a closer, now prove it buddy. Done well so far this season, keep it up.

  678. adam Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 10:56 pm

    Mets were responsible in my eyes

  679. Manny Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 10:56 pm

    This is the moment we’ve been waiting for…. Madson replacing Lidge as our closer for a little while… PLEASE PLEASE get this save!!

  680. cxl72 Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 10:57 pm

    Only 8 strikeouts combined both teams all night. That has to be some type of record for an 11 inning game.

  681. Grrrumpy Miner Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 10:57 pm

    However I do have work in the AM.so I can’t stay long,Facebook than bed

  682. Manny Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 10:58 pm

    hahaha @ the Chinese bombing Pearl Harbor

  683. Eli Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 10:58 pm

    Shut up? How else is someone supposed to tell you to stop talkin b.s. that does not make sense.

  684. Miles Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 10:59 pm

    YES 1 more out

  685. Shawn Victorino Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 10:59 pm

    ms tatis in the stands catchin that line drive

  686. joedad Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 10:59 pm

    Nice MadDawg

  687. Eli Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 10:59 pm

    Well good game guys. The Mets will get you back tomorrow.

  688. Keith Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 10:59 pm

    Phillies win :D

  689. Ryk Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 10:59 pm

    Oooh yeah. Very nice win!

  690. CT Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 10:59 pm

    WOOOOOO!!!! well done Phils!

  691. Miles Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 10:59 pm

    WOOOO HOOOOOO. What a win! Utley for the Ashburn!

  692. Manny Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 10:59 pm

    YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! GO PHILS!!!

    Great job Mad-dog!!!!

    CHASE FOR THE ASHBURN!

  693. cxl72 Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 11:00 pm

    1-2-3 inning. yes! i love those.

  694. Shawn Victorino Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 11:00 pm

    GAME OVER! PHILS WIN! good job both teams though. good game

  695. Mike D. Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 11:00 pm

    -exhales-
    -exhales-
    -exhales-
    -exhales-

    And I’m short of breath and I have to pee. Wow. Go PHILS!

  696. joedad Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 11:00 pm

    Chase Utley, you are the man

  697. adam Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 11:00 pm

    great win…mine as well win the series tomorrow…i hope the bullpen is ready

  698. Brian of CO Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 11:00 pm

    Thank you for a 1-2-3 inning. SWEET!

  699. Georgie Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 11:00 pm

    I TOLD you guys they were going to get a comeback win!

  700. Grrrumpy Miner Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 11:00 pm

    Both teams played hard,Your bullpen and ESP Jason Worth showed up to play ball.OH Well,We’ll get em tomorrow….LETS GO METS!

  701. AGH Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 11:01 pm

    That, friends, is what a save looks like. 1-2-3.

  702. Terri Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 11:01 pm

    Good Game!

  703. Jeff of Nova Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 11:02 pm

    winner winner cicken dinner

  704. Miles Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 11:02 pm

    Where are you now Shitarino?! Haha WOOOO HOOOOO

  705. Jeff of Nova Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 11:02 pm

    winner winner chicken dinner

  706. Grrrumpy Miner Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 11:02 pm

    Your Ashburn goes to Werth…if Not for his catch,youse guys are up on the Amazins by a game and everyone in CitiField is dancing.Oh well we move on.

  707. i hate the mets for obvious reasons..this is america Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 11:03 pm

    All I have to say is this was a GREAT game. Boy the defense in this game. Jason Werth with that catch against Wright. That was the ball game. Tatis with that play at first. Hamels did not look like himself and Pelfry pitched very well. The phillies are very tough in coming back. Utley is a monster. What a great game. Fought hard on both parts. Thats what makes this rivalry so good. Do you agree?

  708. cxl72 Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 11:04 pm

    Chan Ho Park with the win. He was shaky but got it done. He is 2-1. How did that happen?

  709. Brian of CO Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 11:06 pm

    Manny, I didnt see Werth’s play of Utleys Homer(s), but maybe if Werth’s play was a game saver (I know the homer is a game winner) and #1 web gem werthy (yes that was a joke) maybe Werth should be in the talk of the Ashburn?

  710. Manny Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 11:07 pm

    This come-from-behind win in extra innings definitely compensates for yesterday’s tough loss…

  711. Griffin Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 11:07 pm

    Nice win tonight. Last night we got to Johan but lost, tonight they got to Hamels but we still one.

    I’m going to the game tomorrow with my Werth jersey!

  712. Brian of CO Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 11:08 pm

    I meant OR not of. my bad.

  713. cxl72 Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 11:09 pm

    Gotta bear down tomorrow and win the series. Both teams have tough matchups this weekend with the Sox and Yanks.

  714. Miles Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 11:10 pm

    I still gotta give it to Utley. Two bombs trumps one defensive play to me. Obviously great stuff from both. You could even argue for Chan Ho.

  715. Manny Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 11:10 pm

    Werth’s play was HUGE and definitely changed the momentum of the game in the late innings… but he went 1-4 with no RBIs. Utley 3-5 with 2 HRs… without any of those 2 shots, this game would’ve been over an hour ago…

  716. Paul Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 11:11 pm

    Great game! I think Park should get some kudos for pitching two scoreless in a pressure game.

  717. Manny Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 11:12 pm

    And we didn’t even use Stairs!!

  718. Brian of CO Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 11:14 pm

    Point taken Manny, too bad there wouldnt be too, butcause as much as I like Dobbs, this game would have been over had Werth not been in there. I like Dobs, but I dont think he fielding is as good as Werth.

  719. Brian of CO Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 11:14 pm

    Im on a roll, I meant tWo not too.

  720. Mike D. Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 11:18 pm

    Wow I’m still trying to catch my breath and slow my pulse.

    Ashburn to Utley for all reasons mentioned above.

    And…the Mets lost this game for the same reason we lost to the Dodgers. The baseball gods punish those who strand runners left and right.

    That was fun. Oh my…

  721. Morris Buttermaker Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 11:20 pm

    They need to rename that corner of the outfield. From now on, it is “Utley’s Porch.”

  722. Mike D. Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 11:20 pm

    @Miner, I appreciated the Animal House reference. Sorry for the delayed response.

    Is anyone watching the postgame? Mitch was on saying that if our starters pitch like they have, and Cole is Cole, we don’t need a starter.

  723. cxl72 Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 11:21 pm

    Werth is one of the best defensive RF in the game plus he can play a few games at CF. But the data at the bottom of the page says he’s not as strong as last year.

    http://www.fangraphs.com/statss.aspx?playerid=1327&position=OF

  724. cxl72 Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 11:22 pm

    Im watching postgame. I really like Botallico and Mitch. Though I miss Johnny Marz.

  725. Miles Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 11:35 pm

    Yeah Ricky Bo and Mitch are great. They absolutely hate the Mets, which is hilarious. And Mitch just bashes the umps constantly. When Barkann hosts the post game show (like he did tonight) it is always even better because he tries to really get them going.

  726. Mike D. Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 11:40 pm

    Wow this is a fascinating story about Lidge. He was hurt, he changed his mechanics to compensate, then he aggravated it whenever he had to field a ball. So everyone who thought he was hurt was right. Being a competitor, of course he didn’t want to go on the DL.

    Come on, Brad, don’t rush yourself.

  727. cxl72 Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 11:40 pm

    Barkan will ask the questions the fans want to ask. He does a nice job juggling sportswriters and former athletes. Not an easy task.

  728. cxl72 Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 11:42 pm

    Thanks for the heads up, I turned off the TV.

  729. Brooks Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 11:44 pm

    I cannot believe I was at Wegmens – my buddy was texting me and I got in the car just in time to hear Utley’s hr but am looking for video on Werth’s play.
    After Keith texted me, my response was’ “now tear their hearts out!”
    Sweet, sweet win – if Jamie comes through that would be a huge, huge pump going into the AL series.
    What a reception the Phils will be getting on Friday – JB on the mound..

  730. cxl72 Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 11:54 pm

    werth catch — http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2009_06_10_phimlb_nynmlb_1&mode=wrap

  731. Brooks Says:
    June 11th, 2009 at 12:03 am

    Thanks cxl – appreciate it.

    eli, nice – good for you
    did you scream when Werth made that catch? or when the muts went down 1,2,3 – was that the first time all night – in the 11th?

  732. Matt Says:
    June 11th, 2009 at 12:08 am

    does anyone else think it’s funny that ShitiField is in Flushing NY? Just saying

  733. Davek Says:
    June 11th, 2009 at 1:18 am

    Well, that’s why they call us the Phightin Phils.

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