The Fightins

Phillies.com pulls out a horrible MC Hammer reference

meech.one — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 03:41:49 +0000

Ugh, this is what pops up on the home page of Phillies.com right now. Nice topical MC Hammer reference.

September 8 Game Recap: Phillies 10, Marlins 6

Dash Treyhorn — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 02:55:56 +0000

Cole Hamels extended his scoreless streak to 25 innings, Ryan Howard knocked in six, and the Phillies stayed atop the National League East with a drubbing of the Florida Marlins to move them to a season-high 21 games over .500.

The offense went to work in the first inning, when Howard knocked in his first two runs of the night with a single, and would go on to score in every inning until the sixth to give them a comfortable lead that would withstand a meltdown from call-up Nate Robertson, who allowed six runs in his mop-up appearance in the eighth inning.

It was more than enough for Hamels, who continued his stellar campaign with seven shutout innings on a night when he very clearly didn’t have his best stuff. It mattered little, as Cole was able to fillet the Fish with another strong performance en route to his 10th* win of the season.

*wins don’t matter

And for those keeping score, it was only a year ago that Hamels was sporting an ERA above four and was, by all accounts, the worst pitcher in the rotation. After tonight, his ERA dropped to 3.06. What’s that about Cole not being an Ace?

With this win, the Phillies can bid farewell to the gauntlet that was 24 games in 23 days, where they went 15-9, with the lone dark spot being the four-game sweep at the hands of the Astros. Other than that, the Phils have taken every series dating back to the end of July.

They finally get a day off on Thursday, and will start a three game set agains the Mets in New York on Friday night, when Roy Halladay (17-10, 2.36) takes on Jenrry Mejia (0-3, 3.86).

Note: Jimmy Rollins left the game in the third inning, when he came up lame after doubling and scoring from second on Carlos Ruiz’s RBI single. He was noticeably limping as he ran the bases, and word from the team is that he has tightness in his right hamstring and is day-to-day.

Cole Hamels (W, 10-10) tossed seven shutout innings, allowing four hits and a walk, while striking out five.

Shane Victorino went 2 for 6 with a double (22), three runs and an RBI.

Placido Polanco went 1 for 5 with a run.

Chase Utley went 2 for 3 with two runs and two RBIs.

Ryan Howard went 3 for 6 with a homer (28) and six RBIs.

Jayson Werth went 1 for 5.

Jimmy Rollins went 2 for 2 with a double (15) and a run.

Raul Ibanez went 2 for 4 with a double (30) and a run.

Carlos Ruiz went 1 for 3 with an RBI.

Andrew Miller (L, 1-1) allowed seven runs on 11 hits in four innings. He walked three and struck out five.

Open Game Thread: 9/8 Phillies vs Marlins

Chris — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 21:00:53 +0000

7:05PM on CSN

PITCHING MATCHUP:

Cole Hamels (9-10) 3.18 ERA

PHILLIES: Cole Hamels hasn’t allowed a run in his last two starts. This is because he has adapted to the Phillies offense continually sucking nuts while he is pitching. If he has to wear the doggy backpack to pitch a scoreless game he will because he is fucking dedicated.

Andrew Miller (1-0) 3.60 ERA

MARLINS: That probably isn’t the Andrew Miller that is pitching tonight but this came up when I google’d his name. Let me check, brb. Nope, this is Andrew Miller from America’s Youth Theater Community. He once performed at the Cox theater, which is no surprise. Anyway he probably has as good a chance at beating the Phillies tonight as the Andrew Miller who is actually pitching does.

2010 Philadelphia Phillies: Runnin’ Wild

Ryan — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 19:29:03 +0000

It’s been almost a whole day since The Phillies have taken over the lead in the NL East, and your heart-rate has probably just about returned to normal.

This video should fix that:

Shameless Plugaroo: Kendrick v Worley

Dash Treyhorn — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 18:44:12 +0000

Once again, Dash takes his literary styles on the road, this time stopping off at the very best site run exclusively by women who are particularly fond of a certain type of hit that is rendered uncatchable because it’s landed past the outfield fence, and if we’re lucky, caused some poor sap to drop his nachos. In this installment of “Cocks in the Hen House,” read about Kyle Kendrick, Vance Worley, and the final spot in the rotation as the 2010 nears its conclusion. [Chicks Dig the Long Ball]

The Marlins relievers are (LITERALLY) a bunch of fairies

meech.one — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 14:37:19 +0000

Per Marlins rookie hazing orders, Chris Leroux and two of his 1st year bullpen pals had to walk from the dugout to the ‘pen before the start of last night’s game wearing fairy wings, halos, and pink backpacks. Luckily for us, the CSN cameras were there to catch it.

Check out the full video after the jump, and watch as the Phillies relief corps stands by the bullpen doors anxiously awaiting their arrival so they can point and mock. POINT AND MOCK!

This is also the reason I had zero doubt that the Phillies would eventually win the game last night off these losers. Get some self respect, will ya!

(Shout out to @waverider15 for the audio/video assist)

September 7 Game Recap: Phillies 8, Marlins 7

Dash Treyhorn — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 03:20:53 +0000

The Phillies overcame sloppy defense and a leaky bullpen to set down the Marlins to take advantage of an Atlanta Braves loss, as they moved into first place for the first time since May 30.

Joe Blanton bounced back from his rough outing against the Colorado Rockies to allow two earned over six and a third, as Shane Victorino, Raul Ibanez and Ryan Howard all homered to give the Phils a lead in the middle innings.

The Marlins evened the score at seven apiece, thanks to a defensive gaffe from Jayson Werth, a balk from J.C. Romero, and a wild pitch from Ryan Madson, in a three-run-oh-my-god-this-team-doesn’t-want-it eighth inning that came just short of being a certifiable disaster of a game.

But it is September, after all, and the Phils bounced right back in the bottom of the frame, when Victorino blooped a single to center, stole second, and then came around to score on a single from Placido Polanco to give them a lead that they would not relinquish.

And just like that, the Phillies have come all the way back to seize control of first place in the National League East.

They’ll look to add to that lead tomorrow, when Cole Hamels (9-10, 3.18) takes the mound against Andrew Miller (1-0, 3.60) in the series finale.

FIRST PLACE!

dmac — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 02:23:05 +0000

Now you boobs can go celebrate all night, but please be careful.

Open Game Thread: 9/7 Phillies vs Marlins

Chris — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 19:35:56 +0000

7:05PM on CSN

PITCHING MATCHUP:

Joe Blanton (6-6) 5.25 ERA

PHILLIES: Joe Blanton has sucked harder than Lindsay Lohan at a cock convention this year. He was good for a little stretch there but sucked again last time. Hopefully he downs some devil dogs and gets shit done tonight. First place, bitches.

Chris Volstad (9-9) 4.82 ERA

MARLINS: Last time out Chris Volstad got fucking owned by Nyjer Morgan(pictured above) who was then in turn owned by Gaby Sanchez. After falling to the ground Nationals 3rd base coach Pat Listach then continued to dry-hump Chris Volstad. So he was punched in the face and then dry-humped by an old dude. Look for him to be emotionally scarred from that this time out and completely suck.

Citizen’s Bank Park Survival Guide

Chris — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 16:09:32 +0000

Here is the finalized Citizen’s Bank Park Survival Guide, click the image above to jump to it. The winner was Michael Quigley, TiqIQ will get in contact with you shortly through email to get you your $50 eBay gift certificate.