Gameday: Pirates (38-48) At Phillies (46-38)

Posted by Amanda Orr, Sat, July 11, 2009 06:15 PM

Pittsburgh Pirates (38-48) at Philadelphia Phillies (46-38)

Ross Ohlendorf (7-7, 4.63 ERA) vs. Cole Hamels (5-5, 4.70 ERA)

Time: 7:05 p.m at Citizens Bank Park
Weather: Cloudy, 81
TV: MY PHL 17
Twitter: Phillies Nation

The Phillies turned it around during this homestand, winning seven of eight. Tonight, Cole Hamels and Ross Ohlendorf matchup. Both have been inconsistent his season.

Hamels hopes he can get half of the run support he received in his last start; 22 runs. That game he kept his pitch count low with 92 in seven innings. He did not walk a batter and gave up one run on three hits. Back-to-back great outings is important for Hamels. He faced the Pirates once in his career – in five innings, he allowed three runs.

Ohlendorf has also been inconsistent. He has fared well at times, only to follow it up with a subpar performance. He allowed five runs in his last start, which followed a seven inning shutout and a career high eight strikeouts. If the pattern continues, Ohlendorf should be good tonight. The Phillies don’t want that.

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GO PHILLIES!

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305 Responses to “Gameday: Pirates (38-48) At Phillies (46-38)”

Keith Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 6:26 pm
Rauuuuuuuul returns!

Rollins, Victorino, Utley, Howard, Ibanez, Werth, Dobbs, Bako, Hamels
Ed 2 Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 6:35 pm
$10.99 30 packs got me through college
Keith Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 7:04 pm
perhaps Hamels should bat 8th and Bako 9th
cn Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 7:08 pm
bako…ugh
Keith Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 7:12 pm
Jones HR again? hmm
Terri Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 7:16 pm
you got to be kidding.
The Big Dipper Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 7:16 pm
We gotta trade Hamels; he blows and is the weakest link in the rotations (Sarcasm)

But really, whats going on with him, is he injured?

The Big Dipper
Keith Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 7:16 pm
poor Hamels
cn Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 7:18 pm
im blaming it on bako even if it’s not his fault…

oh well..at least raul is back
Jeff of NoVa. Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 7:21 pm
Why do the Phillies always end up with Head case pitchers? Is it that they are truely head cases or does being in the Phillies system and their pitching staff and maybe playing Philly make them head cases?

Just a something I had been wondering. Hamels has been the most inconsistent of his young career this year, with very little signs of getting out of this funk. I mean this is the Pirates, you shouldn’t be giving up to homers in the first inning!!!
Jeff of NoVa. Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 7:22 pm
I meant in Philly and 2 homers, my bad on the errors
Keith Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 7:23 pm
VP is in the stands
cn Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 7:25 pm
seriously what is up with hamels – he got 2 easy outs then gives up a HR, double, then another HR
Terri Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 7:25 pm
they have to get jimmy home
DJ Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 7:28 pm
Ok they put up 3, We should have done small ball with Vic bunting over Rollins! That atleast would have been 1 run!
DJ Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 7:30 pm
You know what is killing me, Every other team knows they will win when their ace is on the mound but we don’t know wich Hamels is showing up. This rollercoaster has to end
Jeff Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 7:34 pm
I love you Cole baby but you are not a number 1 stopper. Bring in Roy and make Cole number 2. Give up Drabek, Marson, Taylor and bring him in. Drabek is great to AA hitters but years away. We win with Roy. Come on
Tracey Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 7:36 pm
Joe Biden in the front row, not paying the slightest freaking bit of attention to the game…
The Little Guy Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 7:36 pm
Bako is calling wayyyyyyyyyyyy too many fastballs.
NJ Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 7:36 pm
Cole’s as much of a number 1 as a guy like Verlander. Problem this year is with all that tread on his tires he admitted his preparation for the season was poor and he’s paying for it now.
Keith Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 7:37 pm
the chances of Roy getting traded are very slim, it’s just silly talk. oh well.
Tracey Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 7:38 pm
OK Cole, seriously, you need to get your head in the game.
The Little Guy Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 7:38 pm
Fastball again.
Tracey Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 7:38 pm
OK, now all you Phillies batters: You have to get Cole out of this hole.
Terri Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 7:38 pm
Something is wrong with Halmes. This makes no sense.
The Little Guy Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 7:39 pm
He is getting killed throwing his fastball, damn.
Keith Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 7:39 pm
Tracey, the VP was clapping when Rollins hit a double
Keeg Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 7:40 pm
He’s….reeeeally bad right now. 5-0 in the 2nd against the freaking PIRATES.
The Little Guy Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 7:40 pm
Nothing is wrong with him at all.
nm Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 7:41 pm
cole does realize he’s facing the pittsburgh pirates right??

because their offense isn’t really anything special and that’s seriously embarrassing that they’re up 5 right now. im not saying that this was going to be an definite win but i don’t think it should be this hard
The Big Dipper Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 7:41 pm
Stop blaming Bako, if Cole doesn’t want to throw a fastball he will shake him off. Its location, he isn’t spotting the fastball and they are making him pay, this is on Cole.

The Big Dipper
Georgie Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 7:42 pm
Man, this just plain sucks!
The Little Guy Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 7:44 pm
He was getting up to 94 on his FB, theirs nothing wrong with him physically, he isn’t getting his pitches in the right locations at all.
Keeg Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 7:45 pm
And our offense is really doing what they can to back him up too…this is gonna be bad i can tell…still 7 more innings though?
Tracey Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 7:45 pm
oof
DJ Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 7:46 pm
McCutchen? Are u serious? No thats it sorry but if Cole can’t pitch unless he has a 10 run lead then the Phils are in Bigger trouble then we thought. You can’t send this Cole, Moyer and whoever the #5 is and expect to go anywhere in the playoffs
Keith Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 7:47 pm
Bako sucks
The Little Guy Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 7:48 pm
Some of you guys are ridiculous, he is getting hit around sure, but i guess you have forgot what he did in the post-season last year.
Tracey Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 7:49 pm
It’s still very early in the game, and very early in the season.
DC Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 7:49 pm
The team isn’t happy that Coste is gone. They are a little down today. Boy, Hamels is just plain awful tonight.
The Little Guy Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 7:49 pm
He is throwing way too many fastballs, he needs to mix it up a lot more, and hopefully the offense can help him out some…
Keith Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 7:50 pm
Hamels doesn’t suck, he just sucks today
The Little Guy Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 7:50 pm
Dude, their down about Coste? Really?

Riiiighttt….
DC Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 7:51 pm
Time to pull Hamels for Chan Ho Park. Hamels sucks big time tonight. His head is elsewhere
Tracey Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 7:51 pm
And season-wise, we’re really in much better shape than we were last year at this time.
DC Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 7:52 pm
They all liked Coste…didn’t they?
I hate Cole the Nancy Boy Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 7:52 pm
My wife who loves Werth says Cole is a one hit wonder. I think I am starting to agree with her. This is the Pirates. He is a nancy boy and to give up a two run homer to baby KFC. WOW
Keith Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 7:52 pm
maybe Hamels will hit a dinger next inning, hey he has a better chance than Bako
DJ Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 7:53 pm
I didn’t say he sucked but he has been very inconsistent all year and thats not a #1 Im sorry! When you look at other teams #1 u basically have the feeling that team will win. Man Even the Nationals Lannan is doing better than Cole.
The Little Guy Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 7:53 pm
DC, have you said anything that makes sense tonight?

Stop being the typical over-reactive Philly fan, whom Rollins refers to you as a “front-runner”
Georgie Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 7:53 pm
Well, heidi’s expecting, maybe it’s affecting his concentration.
Tracey Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 7:53 pm
OK, no runs for the Pirates this time; now it’s time to play catchup.
The Big Dipper Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 7:56 pm
Did someone just say it was early in the season? The All Star break starts Monday… half the season is over…. stop saying it is early.

Someone followed that up by saying that the team misses Coste? They looked fine yesterday and he hasn’t caught a game in a month… some people believe the pitching staff asked for a different back-up because they didn’t like Coste behind the plate. Makes sense, why else would we go and get Bako, and their record with Coste behind the plate is horrible.

I get it, he was a fan favorite, but that doesn’t make him a clubhouse favorite and we will not miss him. His bat wasn’t good and he wasn’t a good defensive catcher. At least Bako has the defense on his side.

The Big Dipper
The Little Guy Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 7:56 pm
I’m sure they all liked Coste, but when he doesn’t play and is regulated to pinch hitting, they will get over it.

They had to option him to make room for Ibanez, who do you think the team would rather have? Coste or Ibanez?

Coste was decent, and a good story, but he is now like 35-36 years old, and obviously fell out of the graces for playing time. What is Coste good at? He is a mediocre catcher at best, and is struggling big time at the dish. While i liked him and thought it was cool, it’s not that big of a loss, considering they almost traded him before the season.
DC Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 7:56 pm
Little Guy..take a chill dude. We’re all frustrated the Phils are gettin creamed. You wish I was a front runner. I’m still rooting for this team to win. I’m just shedding some light on why this team has come out so poorly tonight. Chill out man. Were allowed to be frustrated when they are losing, and excited when they are winning. Its not like I’m going to start rooting for another team. Dude…chill out.
Tracey Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 7:57 pm
I liked Coste. I was a little surprised that they dumped Coste and kept Bako, because I haven’t been impressed by Bako. I just hope Bako justifies their faith in him.
Tracey Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 7:58 pm
Dipper: More than half of the season is left. Yes, that’s very early. A lot can change in 85 games. Not that I want the current standings to change.
The Little Guy Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 7:59 pm
They don’t need a good-offensive catcher, Bako is far and away a better defensive catcher than Coste, thats why they got rid of Coste over Bako. Honestly, has anyone ever seen Coste even try to throw out a base-stealer? He just throws from his knees like he doesn’t even care, lol, im sorry but that irks at me, especially how Ruiz goes all out to gun a base-stealer down.
Rodrigo's Amigo Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 7:59 pm
Not knocking Bako, but why has he been starting so much over Chooch?
Tracey Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 8:01 pm
@Little Guy: The better point, as Amigo points out, is that Ruiz is better than either of them, so why isn’t he starting more than he is?
Keith Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 8:01 pm
Ruiz’s neck is bothering him
Tracey Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 8:02 pm
Ah, thanks Keith.
Tracey Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 8:02 pm
Nice steal, JRoll! Now we need to make that good for something other than your stats…
The Little Guy Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 8:03 pm
My fault DC, but every good #1 pitcher gets hit around from time to time, Johan gave up 9 ER to the Yankees in 3 IP, and no one was calling for his head.

It’s baseball these type of outings happen, and while i agree that it is happening far too often this year with Cole, but look at what Beckett did last year after dominating the year before when the Red Sox beat the Rockies in the WS, he struggled mightily both pitching and injury-wise, and this year he is back to his normal self.

Cole pitched the most innings in his career last year, and it’s possible that it is affecting him this year, but he will never admit that.
The Little Guy Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 8:04 pm
Tracey, Ruiz neck is bothering him, so Charlie gave him off last night and tonight.
Keith Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 8:05 pm
Little Guy, Mets fans were kinda calling for Santana’s head after that game lol
Rodrigo's Amigo Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 8:05 pm
I wasn’t aware of the neck pain. That does make a lot of sense, because it otherwise wouldn’t if Ruiz was fine. Jroll is doing his part for sure.
Sandy Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 8:06 pm
“or stealing a few from the fridge for your underage buddies (or is that just me?)”…..Finally you admit to it! It only took you 11 years.
The Little Guy Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 8:07 pm
Keith, we’ll thats Mets fans for you.

I for one, would love to have Johan pitching for the Fightins’
The Little Guy Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 8:08 pm
Keystone Light is awful, haha.

I’m much more of a Natural Light guy, coming from a 20 year old, who often goes the cheap route on beer.
j reed Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 8:10 pm
Dipper – no, i don’t think he’s injured…I’ve said this time and time again…Hamels needs another pitch. He really throws two pitches, a 4 seamer and a wicked change-up to which the league, armed with advanced scouting and pitch f/x data has adjusted. Two pitches are fine when you have heat like Josh Johnson or Madson or a good sinker but with a 92-93 4 seamer there’s little movement and its a velocity most batters can match. So with a 50% chance of guessing fastball or change-up, batters will foul off a ton of pitches and work up his pitch counts or if his location is off and they guess right which at 50% they eventually will, this stuff happens . With another pitch at least the batters chances have gone from 50% to 33%. With a low 90’s 4 -seamer your location has to be next to perfect for a change-up to be effective. With his curveball looking better, why not use it . I don’t know if a curveball is the pitch that will work best but it still another option until you can re-establish the fastball.
The Little Guy Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 8:12 pm
Haha, anyone see the line-up due?

Howard with a BB and SB…don’t see that very often, got a chuckle out of that one.. lol
Pitcher Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 8:13 pm
if I was a pitcher I’d have like 6 pitches
Tracey Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 8:14 pm
RYAN!!!
Keith Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 8:14 pm
alright Howard
Tracey Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 8:15 pm
Ew. (Sigh) We’ll give Raul a post-DL grace period…
Keith Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 8:15 pm
eww
Keith Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 8:16 pm
how long do post-DL grace periods last?
The Little Guy Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 8:18 pm
A week, haha.

Ibanez is such a hard-worker, im sure he’ll get things going a lot faster than most.
The Big Dipper Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 8:18 pm
Is it me or does the amount of chew Raul has in his mouth amaze and disgust you at the same time?

Its like the size of a baseball.

The Big Dipper
Keith Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 8:19 pm
Broxton might miss the all star game
Keith Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 8:20 pm
baseball players spit way too much lol
Jeff of NoVa. Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 8:20 pm
I hate when our offense makes bushleaguer pitchers look like Cy Young candidates by swinging at shit!

We do it A LOT!!!!!

I mean NO OTHER team does what the Phillies do at the plate, and NO OTHER team is as hot/cold as the Phillies at the plate. We score 22 one day and then 3 the next. Then they make this Pirates pitcher look like he is ready to be vying for the Cy Young out there.

They are so FREAKING frustrating to watch and follow!! But of course I watch and follow them daily

Come on Cole get your head out of your arse and pitch like you have shown before!!
Tracey Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 8:21 pm
damn, I thought that was out…
The Little Guy Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 8:21 pm
Dipper, i always thought the same, but watch if he opens his mouth, its just a wad of gum, its not chew..
Tracey Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 8:22 pm
@Jeff: it’s the unpredictability that makes it exciting!
The Big Dipper Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 8:22 pm
WTF, 7 extra base hits through 4+????? Who is out there Eaton or Hamels?

He needs to locate some f’n pitches, if we get either of the H’s he is a #2 immediately.

The Big Dipper
DJ Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 8:23 pm
Every hit Cole has given up has been an xtra-base hit! 4 doubles n 3 homers
Jeff of NoVa. Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 8:23 pm
Well doesn’t look like Cole’s “tweeking of his mechanics helped him too much
Tracey Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 8:24 pm
Whether it’s chew or just gum, Dipper is right, it’s gross. But am I the only one to be amused that the Big Dipper is disgusted by somebody taking a big dip?
The Big Dipper Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 8:24 pm
Thanks for the info Little Guy, I like Raul but I was always disgusted by the chew, its flat out nasty. Now that I know it’s gum thats cool but still how much gum is that? Its like 8 pieces of double bubble.

The Big Dipper
The Little Guy Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 8:26 pm
I’m watching Josh Hamilton in last years Home Run Derby on ESPN, he is unbelievable.
The Little Guy Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 8:29 pm
Keith, whats up with Broxton?
Keith Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 8:29 pm
we can connect with facebook now?
The Big Dipper Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 8:29 pm
Wow Tracey that was a great catch. I did say that it amazes me too haha.

I find it truly sad that when Sarge comes into the booth he makes the rest of the TV broadcast looks horrible. Next season can we get Franske in there for play-by-play he his head and shoulders better than Timmy Mac.

The Big Dipper
Jeff of NoVa. Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 8:30 pm
I agree we need to go out and get a Halladay, but I know there are many out there that want to give whatever it takes, I am not interested in giving up Drabek and Taylor. After that make a combination that works for the Jays and make it happen. I think we will be sorry to give up2 of the best prospects in baseball for Halladay.

The other thought I am not too sure that Toronto would want Drabek because, even though he is lights out right now and he is looking like he will be a 1 or 2, he is still recovering from TJ surgery and may not be interested in someone with that kind of medical history
Keith Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 8:30 pm
Broxton’s toe is an issue
Keith Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 8:32 pm
Bako got out again, what a surprise
The Little Guy Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 8:32 pm
i guess Keith, but what does it mean? lol
Jeff of NoVa. Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 8:32 pm
Okay I understand the dumping of Coste but I would rather have Marson than Bako. .167 hitter, he is a good defensive catcher but with that average you better be freaking Gary Carter.
DJ Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 8:32 pm
Arturo Gatti was found dead in Brazil!
Keith Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 8:33 pm
“MILWAUKEE (AP)—Dodgers closer Jonathan Broxton(notes) likely will have to skip the All-Star game Tuesday because of an ailing big toe on his right foot.

Dodgers manager Joe Torre said the team noticed Broxton limping after giving up two runs in Friday night’s 12-8 extra innings win over the Brewers and “interrogated” him afterward.

“His mentality is, ‘I’m not going to be a wimp, I’m going to go out and gut it out,”’ Torre said. “We had a talk today about that, too. You have to be able to help your team when you do that. Even more important than that, you’ve got to make sure you don’t hurt something else adjusting to doing something a little bit different.”

Broxton is out for Saturday and Sunday’s games in Milwaukee and will be seen by a doctor. The manager said Broxton is feeling pain on the side of the foot when he plants to throw, but hopes he’ll return after the break.

Torre also told NL manager Charlie Manuel of the Phillies to be ready to line up a replacement for Broxton. Torre expects Broxton to travel to St. Louis and participate in everything but the game.

Broxton, a first-time All-Star who is 6-0 with 20 saves in 22 chances and a 3.10 ERA in 38 games, has given up five runs in his past two outings.”
The Little Guy Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 8:34 pm
DJ, thats a boxer right?

Thanks Keith.
Tracey Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 8:34 pm
Hee hee. Cole on base. Can we do something with that?
Brian Michael Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 8:34 pm
We’re working on adding Facebook Connect to make it easier to comment. Bear with us in case anything funky happens.
Keith Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 8:34 pm
Hamels > Bako
Jeff of NoVa. Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 8:36 pm
@ Keith…. that’s the truth
Jeff of NoVa. Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 8:37 pm
well at least Jrol took 6 pitches to strike out LOL
Keeg Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 8:38 pm
i’m not seeing any real saving grace for this game…perhaps if ohlendorf comes out? i’m not sure…but only 2 hits into the 7th…
Keith Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 8:38 pm
Marlins are losing 3-0, at least that’s good

I have a little feeling that we’re gonna get shutout tonight.
The Big Dipper Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 8:39 pm
Marson is not that great defensively and they do not want him to ride the bench when Ruiz is starting. He needs to develop and play everygame.

The Big Dipper
Georgie Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 8:39 pm
So should we click on it or not, lol?
The Little Guy Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 8:39 pm
Nasty pitch Rollins struck out on
Tracey Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 8:39 pm
Yeah, that’s definitely chewing gum.
The Little Guy Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 8:41 pm
What you guys think about the Braves/Mets trade? Francoer for Church?
Greg V. Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 8:42 pm
Uh yeah. Amaro? Whenever you want to get Halladay would be great!
Keith Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 8:42 pm
hmm Hamels is starting to pitch well
Brian Michael Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 8:42 pm
Sure, click on it…let me know what happens.
Tracey Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 8:43 pm
Well, Hamels is looking better as the game goes along. Perhaps he should be left in a while longer?
DJ Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 8:43 pm
Yeah the boxer and they think his wife did it! The death toll is now getting insane! Who is next?
Jeff of NoVa. Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 8:43 pm
I’ll take a 9 pitch inning

now our heart of the order needs to be patient and make this guy pitch and tire him out.
Keith Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 8:43 pm
that facebook button looks nice
Jeff of NoVa. Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 8:45 pm
Mets/Braves trade they are just trying to get a new environment for each of them. Francour is definitely an upgrade as a fielder. I think its average neither are difference makers and are going to change each team dramatically
Keith Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 8:46 pm
has anybody played MLB 2K9? is it any good?
The Little Guy Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 8:48 pm
The Facebook thing says it’s under construction?
Tracey Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 8:49 pm
OH BABY!!!
The Little Guy Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 8:49 pm
Keith, i have it, i dig it, i whoop my brothers ass in it all the time.
Tracey Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 8:50 pm
RAUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUL!!!
DJ Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 8:51 pm
Keith- 2k9 sux! The show is so much better and more realistic
Georgie Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 8:51 pm
Brian, it opens a window that says this site is under construction (Phillies Nation Facebook page).
DJ Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 8:51 pm
YO RAAAAAAAAAUUUUUUUUULLLLLLLLLLLLL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Keith Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 8:52 pm
RAUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUL
Keith Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 8:53 pm
nice walk Werth

woo Utley-Howard-Ibanez-Werth

come on Dobbs!
DJ Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 8:53 pm
Ok bases loaded and Dobbs please we need this!!!
The Little Guy Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 8:53 pm
Bout time they got something stirring.
Tracey Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 8:54 pm
Am I the only one cringing and remembering all times we left bases loaded recently?
The Little Guy Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 8:54 pm
Be patient, just walked Werth on 4 pitches…
Jeff of NoVa. Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 8:55 pm
can we pinch hit for Bako now before he even steps into the on deck circle
Keith Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 8:55 pm
k sac fly is fun

now Bako? eww
The Little Guy Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 8:55 pm
Just missed that onee
Tracey Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 8:56 pm
Whew, at least we didn’t strand them. Would have preferred a couple more runs. but…

NO! DON’T REPLACE THE PITCHER! WE JUST GOT TO KNOW HIM!
DJ Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 8:57 pm
Should be 5-3 hahaha if they played small ball in the first!
Keith Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 8:58 pm
can Bako make us happy?
DJ Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 8:59 pm
I want Bako to hit or walk to atleast turn the line up over
Keith Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 9:00 pm
Bako do something crazy
Tracey Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 9:01 pm
OH YES!!!!

OK, maybe this Bako guy isn’t hopeless… he did have a lot of hustle the other night…
Keith Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 9:01 pm
hehe woo Bako got a hit
DJ Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 9:02 pm
Good Job Bako!
DJ Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 9:03 pm
Lets see if Mayberry can do something!
The Little Guy Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 9:04 pm
Don’t doubt big Paul Bako!

Haha.
Tracey Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 9:04 pm
(SIGH!) Well, another inning like that gives us the lead…
Jeff of NoVa. Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 9:06 pm
well I think Mayberry should probably go down to Lehigh he is not ready for this type of role, he needs to play daily
The Little Guy Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 9:08 pm
This might sound weird…

But do any of you ever think the NL will adopt a DH, like the American League?
Tracey Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 9:09 pm
FYI: The Wilmington minor league team is doing a Joe Biden bobblehead night on 7/30.
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July 11th, 2009 at 9:11 pm
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Tracey Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 9:11 pm
Aw… I thought they were going to get that DP.
Jeff of NoVa. Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 9:12 pm
Should of kept Hamels in,
The Little Guy Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 9:13 pm
I didn’t McCutchen runs like a deer.
j reed Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 9:15 pm
did you guys think that was a strike?
Jeff of NoVa. Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 9:16 pm
great control Durbin
The Little Guy Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 9:16 pm
Come on Eyre
Tracey Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 9:16 pm
Yeah, Hamels was really pulling things together well, and he could have gotten out just as well as Mayberry did.
Keith Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 9:18 pm
bye Durbin
DJ Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 9:19 pm
Durbin threw Sanchez all balls by gamecast none of the pitches were even close
Jeff of NoVa. Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 9:20 pm
anything on the ground needs to go home
The Little Guy Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 9:21 pm
Umpire gave that 3-0 pitch to him
Tracey Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 9:21 pm
(SIGH!) seriously, we should have left Hamels in. This is painful.
The Little Guy Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 9:22 pm
Walks kill them
I hate Cole the Nancy Boy Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 9:23 pm
Good Job Scott. Get hurt again you bum. Just like you hollywood. Horrible pitcher you are. This team cant beat the pirates. lol. Get lives you people and leave your house.
Tracey Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 9:23 pm
FINALLY!!!

OK, now it’s catch-up time.
Jeff of NoVa. Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 9:23 pm
okay its time to stop watching this shit bad pitching and predictable calls by Manuel,

They should have kept Hamels in and let him continue his improvement.
Keith Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 9:24 pm
We beat the Pirates yesterday . . .
Tracey Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 9:24 pm
Um… can somebody explain to the Bud Light ad guys that “drinkability” is a real word, and doesn’t need to be explained as if it were a made-up word like farfergnugen?
The Little Guy Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 9:24 pm
Nancy Boy is hilarious i might add.
j reed Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 9:25 pm
little guy- did you happen to catch the highlights of McCutchen’s 3 triple night…I think it was three….at any rate I think it was his first game or week but he was all over the basepaths … he’s more cheetah than deer. I thought Crawford has fast but this guy, whoa if he learns how to hit…
Tracey Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 9:26 pm
WOO HOO! Off to a good start, and when Jimmy starts good, that is, as Buttermaker would say, bad news for the Pirates!
Tracey Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 9:26 pm
ow.
Keith Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 9:26 pm
how unlucky
The Little Guy Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 9:27 pm
Damn.

Nice play
Tracey Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 9:27 pm
even the guy who did it didn’t believe it!
Keith Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 9:28 pm
oo we could’ve had bases loaded
Terri Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 9:28 pm
Shane is not having a good game.
The Little Guy Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 9:28 pm
reed, na i didn’t catch it, but i really like this kid, remins me of Deion Sanders haha.
Tracey Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 9:28 pm
OK, Chase needs some kind of award for most HBPs.
j reed Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 9:29 pm
i think by the end of his career Jack Wilson will have the most web gems of any player
Keith Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 9:30 pm
Jack Wilson will also not be a Pirate for much longer
Tracey Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 9:30 pm
oh boy… OK, bring ‘em home, Raul!
Keith Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 9:32 pm
boo
Tracey Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 9:32 pm
argh
Jack Wilson Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 9:33 pm
take that Phillies fans
Tracey Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 9:34 pm
There is a point in some versions of that Comcast commercial where Ben and Shaq are walking down the street, and they flipped the film because the words “Drug Store” are backwards on a sign!
Greg V. Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 9:35 pm
I feel like shutting this one off. Don’t know why I haven’t yet. Now would be a perfect time for me to do just about anything else.
Tracey Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 9:35 pm
Go Phillies
The Little Guy Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 9:36 pm
People that make up their name and post things on here are truly immature and aren’t too funny at all.

Jack Wilson.
Simple Jack Wilson Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 9:36 pm
YAAAAAAAAAY! I MADE A GREAT PLAY! YAAAAAAAAAAY!
Tracey Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 9:37 pm
Wow, it must be one of those rare nights when the Mets are winning, because the trolls have crawled out from under their bridges. Pathetic.
Ruben Amaro Jr. Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 9:37 pm
I totally agree Little Guy!
Keith Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 9:37 pm
ugh this game sucks
Tracey Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 9:38 pm
Be aware: one of our trolls is faking other people’s names, because I didn’t write that “Go Phillies” comment.
Keith Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 9:40 pm
well we can still win this game, we just need like

Werth: single
Dobbs: double
Bako: HBP
Stairs: GS
Rollins: triple
Victorino: double
etc
Greg V. Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 9:40 pm
Oh my god Wheels! Can you just marry Jack Wilson and be done with it? Why is it every team we play, there’s a player Muffin is in love with?
DJ Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 9:41 pm
Its better to Ignore Ignorance! They always leave
The Little Guy Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 9:41 pm
Wheels is the worst, him and his fake hair.
j reed Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 9:42 pm
by “any player” I meant since they started web gems… I think the Pirates are shoping Wilson but are apparently asking too much. And Sanchez as well as but then again who isn’t on the Pirates. Andy LaRouche looks like he could be David Wright’s brother…I think its safe to say Eyre is rusty…isn’t he retiring after this year?
Greg V. Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 9:43 pm
It’s a dirty job, but someone has to do it. Good inning Mr. Eyre!
Keith Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 9:43 pm
Little Guy, does MLB 2K9 have a franchise mode?
Tracey Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 9:43 pm
@Keith: Yeah, this is still salvageable. We got three runs in one inning; we can get 5 in 2.
Greg V. Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 9:44 pm
Yeah Eyre has said this is his last year.
The Little Guy Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 9:45 pm
Keith…

Yeahhh, it’s pretty good i guess.
The Big Dipper Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 9:45 pm
Do the Phillies go after Duke? We could give up less than we would have to in a Doc trade and he has been great this year.

The Big Dipper
The Little Guy Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 9:47 pm
Dukes LH, I dunno..

Hamels Duke Happ Moyer all LH?
The Little Guy Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 9:48 pm
Feliz is theeeee most frustrating hitter on the team, Jesus.

Act like your trying at the plate sometimes.
Greg V. Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 9:48 pm
I’ve been saying that half the season Big D! Especially seeing as the Pirates seem to be having a fire sale! I think Zach Duke would come cheaper and be a good arm. And we could quit the chat about Pedro Martinez! Hamels-Duke-Blanton-Happ-Moyer is a nice rotation!
Tracey Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 9:49 pm
(sigh!) OK, picking up 5 runs in the bottom of the 9th at the bottom of our order is going to be tough…
Keith Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 9:50 pm
well maybe we’ll have a fun 9th
The Big Dipper Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 9:52 pm
The 9th will be pitchers spot then top of the order there champ.

And Bastardo was a LH and we were fine with that. Duke would be easier to get and much younger.

The Big Dipper
The Little Guy Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 9:54 pm
I still think the rotation needs another RH pitcher
Hollywood Hamels Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 9:55 pm
Relax dudes. Stop getting nuts. I had a bad game. Oh man atleast I married a that girl that gets naked for peanut butter. Hey I got my money dudes. Chill.
The Big Dipper Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 9:56 pm
Some rotations have 4 RHs and we would have 4 LHs its not a disadvantage, it could benefit us really.

The Big Dipper
Tracey Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 9:57 pm
Um… yeah, actually a grand slam would tie the game … 3 + 4 = 7.
Keith Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 9:57 pm
u know we could’ve used Stairs instead of Mayberry . . .
j reed Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 9:58 pm
little guy- Agreed – too many lefties…maybe I’d bend for Cliff Lee but I still think in a 5 or 7 game playoff series 4 lefties could prove problematic if not disasterous unless we were playing ourselves. How about Haren, he’s a righty? I’d like that as much as Halladay and maybe we wouldn’t have to give up as much for him as we might for Halladay
Greg V. Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 9:59 pm
T-Mac and Wheels need to stop spanking it to Jack Wilson’s DP! Last I checked, he wasn’t a Phillie!
The Big Dipper Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 10:00 pm
Haren would cost more than Halladay, he is literally their only good player and they do not want to lose him.

My wish list goes
Haren
Halladay
Duke
Lee

The Big Dipper
Keith Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 10:01 pm
Stairs bomb
Greg V. Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 10:01 pm
STAIRS 3:16!!!!!!!!!!!
The Big Dipper Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 10:01 pm
God Damn I love Matt Stairs swing

The Big Dipper
Tracey Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 10:01 pm
WOO HOO!!! And that turns over the order… there’s still a chance…
Keith Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 10:02 pm
Haren, Halladay, Hamels, Happ, Blanton
^sick?
j reed Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 10:02 pm
thank you canada
The Little Guy Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 10:04 pm
4 LH starters vs the Cardinals, or Dodgers in the Post season…they would have a field day, unless the Phillies plan on playing themselves, 4 LH in a 5 Man wouldn’t be beneficial, unless the other LH is a stud.
Tracey Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 10:04 pm
owie
Terri Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 10:04 pm
so close.
Keith Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 10:05 pm
ugh poor Victorino
The Big Dipper Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 10:06 pm
Seriously the only good thing Canada has ever produced Matt Stairs!

Im just praying for a HHH rotation at August 1st.
Haren or Halladay, Hamels, Happ, Blanton, Moyer

The Big Dipper
The Big Dipper Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 10:08 pm
Duke is a stud and it would be 3 LH and a RH in the Postseason.

If teams can play and succeed with 4 RH they can do it with 4 LH.

The Big Dipper
Tracey Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 10:08 pm
CHASE!!!!
Keith Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 10:08 pm
alright Utley!
Greg V. Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 10:09 pm
Don’t get this far and not do it!
The Big Dipper Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 10:09 pm
A rotation of Hamels, Duke, Blanton and Happ in the postseason or regular season would be in the top 3 in the NL.

Hamels handled the Dodgers fine last year.

The Big Dipper
Greg V. Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 10:10 pm
HOWARD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Keith Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 10:10 pm
HOWARD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Tracey Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 10:10 pm
YEE HAH!!!!! TIED GAME!!!!
Terri Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 10:10 pm
OMG!!!!!!!!!
Tracey Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 10:11 pm
RAUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUL!
Keith Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 10:11 pm
RAUUUUUUUUUUUUL
The Big Dipper Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 10:12 pm
HOLY SHIT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Who was saying he was shit before? Go F yourself.

God Damn I Love this Game!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The Big Dipper
j reed Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 10:12 pm
dipper – good point about Haren. Curious why Duke over Lee? Age or match-up issue, i.e. better to have an NL pitcher against an AL WS opponent than an AL pitcher who said opponent is familiar with…
Keith Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 10:13 pm
alright Feliz!
Georgie Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 10:13 pm
Amazing!!!!!
Tracey Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 10:13 pm
ohboyohboyohboyohboyohboy….
Greg V. Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 10:14 pm
Come on Bako!
Keith Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 10:14 pm
Bako can win this!
Tracey Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 10:15 pm
Bako, if you drive the win home, I’ll never say another bad word about you…. not this year, at least… I promise!
The Big Dipper Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 10:16 pm
Reed –

I would prefer Duke over Lee because he will cost less and he is younger and seems to have more upside. I like Duke but can’t put him above Haren, Doc.

The Big Dipper
Tracey Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 10:16 pm
I want to see him walk it home. hee hee.
j reed Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 10:16 pm
dipper- also cost, I think Duke would come a we bit cheaper than Lee
DJ Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 10:16 pm
OMG I was on the phone away from the comp! Wow!!!! What a comeback
Phils Phan Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 10:17 pm
HA!!!!!!!!!
Tracey Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 10:17 pm
YES!!! PHILS WIN!!! PHILS WIN!!! OMG, PHILS WIN!!!
Keith Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 10:17 pm
PHILLIES WIN!

BAKO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
DJ Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 10:18 pm
WHOOOAOAA!!!! WHAT A EFFIN COMEBACK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Keith Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 10:18 pm
okay, so I must now say Bako doesn’t suck.
Terri Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 10:18 pm
Seriously, best game!!!!
Georgie Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 10:18 pm
Ok, you Bako haters, what do you have to say now?
Tracey Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 10:18 pm
Bako for the Ashburn. He got two critical hits in this game.
Greg V. Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 10:19 pm
HAHA! What a comeback!
Tracey Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 10:19 pm
Ryan Howard is a close second, but I think Bako really earned it tonight.
Keith Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 10:20 pm
well we got the fun 9th
j reed Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 10:21 pm
yabbadabbado! Hey Dipper- We posted simultaneously, I answered my own question? great win!
The Big Dipper Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 10:23 pm
I got moderated but all you bako haters shut the F up.

OMG, I miss Coste great story, shut up. This is about winning, Bako wins it for us. Give that ugly bastard the Ashburn.

The Big Dipper
The Little Guy Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 10:24 pm
Are the Phils still down about the loss of Coste? Hahahahaha.
Keith Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 10:24 pm
Bako for the Ashburn I agree
The Little Guy Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 10:25 pm
Howard should get the Ashburn.

3 for 3, 3 run homer to tie it, 2 singles, 2 BB, SB
Keith Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 10:26 pm
Cain might miss the all star game too (got hit in the arm)
Tracey Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 10:27 pm
(on a completely unrelated note… can somebody please tell those protestors that Jim Crow *DOESN’T* swim at that swim club, and that’s the problem…)
DJ Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 10:28 pm
Where is the person that bet their Dad a 12 pack that the phillies wouldn’t score 22 runs the next 6 games after the 22 to 1 beat down! Thats 24 or 25 in 5! Sorry you owe him now
Keith Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 10:28 pm
yea nvm Howard should get it
Greg V. Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 10:28 pm
BAKO FOR PRESIDENT!
Tracey Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 10:29 pm
FYI: Manuel is being interviewed on Comcast Sportsnet.
Greg V. Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 10:30 pm
Bako for Ashburn! Howard’s homer was great but Bako got it done!
DJ Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 10:31 pm
Littlg Guy had a point and especially since Bako wouldn’t have had the chance without Howards heroics! And Now that I think about it Howard deserves it cus Madson robbed him from the Orioles series!
Tracey Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 10:32 pm
Bako got it done twice: he also had an important RBI in the 6th.
DJ Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 10:32 pm
*has not had
Jeff of NoVa. Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 10:33 pm
Bako had a good game, but even a blind squirrel gets a nut every now and then. Bako still sux overall

Good comeback win, we needed it.
The Little Guy Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 10:34 pm
Howard hit a 470 Foot bomb to tie the game, he gets it
Grrumpy Miner Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 10:34 pm
Well georgie girl…that was an impressive comeback for youse guys,as for Bako….I enjoy my crow with 4 day old Alfredo sauce at room temperture.DAMN IT! When will youse guys lose? lol
DJ Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 10:35 pm
Howard since he was robbed a couple of weeks ago! That Home run is a momentum swinger Bako was just in the right place at the right time! A 3 run dinger to tie is more impressive then a walk off single with the bases loaded
Keith Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 10:35 pm
Marlins still losing?
DJ Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 10:37 pm
Yea 5 to 1
The Little Guy Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 10:38 pm
Marlins are about to fall 6 losses behind the 1st place Phils.
Griffin Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 10:40 pm
Awesome, awesome win. As someone on this blog (sorry, I forget who) said “good teams lose a game like this, great teams win”

Let’s get them tomorrow and go into the break 10 above .500
j reed Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 10:49 pm
I’m pretty new to this discussion board so I was wondering, can the Ashburn be shared, and if so, why not Bako and Howard for the Ashburn?
DJ Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 10:51 pm
I have never seen it shared but I just started this year! Been out the country!
j reed Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 10:52 pm
Good, the further away the Fish and their rotation are the better I feel.
joedad Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 10:53 pm
Fantastic win. I’m glad I paused the movie and flipped it back on. Big time cheering at the dad household!
Tracey Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 10:58 pm
Marlins just lost. Phils are now 4 games up.
Tracey Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 10:59 pm
We’ve got a 4-game series against the Marlins right after the All-Star Break.
Tracey Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 11:01 pm
Wow… we got really lucky tonight: the rain hit HARD after the game ended. A little earlier, and the Pirates would have won in a rain-out.
Keith Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 11:02 pm
Phillies
phillyjoe Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 11:13 pm
we can really jump out in the division if we can beat up on the marlins next week
Keith Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 11:20 pm
VP should go to every game
Psujoe Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 11:22 pm
4 games up with 4 games in hand. We can turn the Marlins from buyers into sellers if we win that series! First things first, let’s complete the sweep!
Psujoe Says:
July 11th, 2009 at 11:31 pm
Sounds like if Pedro passes the physical this week he’s a Philly. Rosenthal says the number is shockingly low and Pedro would be ready by 8/1/09.
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