What happened?
Ryan Madson earned the save as the Phillies split the final road series of the season to drop their magic number to three.
Who did what?
Joe Blanton (W, 12-7) allowed five runs on seven hits in five and two-thirds. He walked and struck out four.
Jimmy Rollins went 3 for 5 with a double (41), a homer (21) and an RBI.
Shane Victorino went 1 for 5 with a double (38) and two RBIs.
Chase Utley went 2 for 5 with a triple (4) and a run.
Ryan Howard went 2 for 5 with two doubles (37) and an RBI.
Jayson Werth went 1 for 4 with a walk.
Raul Ibanez went 1 for 2 with two runs.
Pedro Feliz went 1 for 5 with two RBIs.
Paul Bako went 2 for 5 with a double (4) and two RBIs.
My goodness.
Is it?
Can it be?
Yes folks, on the last road game of the regular season, EVERYBODY HITS!
In honor of this momentous occasion, won’t you please join me in wishing a very happy and healthy birthday to the greatest third baseman in the history of the game, Michael Jack Schmidt. Happy 60th, Schmitty.
Ryan Madson (S, 9) struck out one and allowed one hit in an inning and a third to earn the save.
Dave Bush (L, 5-9) allowed five runs on nine hits in four and a third. He walked one and struck out five.
Ryan Braun went 3 for 5 with an RBI.
Mike Cameron went 1 for 4 with a homer (23) and an RBI.
Mat Gamel went 1 for 2 with a homer (5) and three RBIs.
What does this mean?
What looked to be an easy win for the Phillies got too close for comfort in the late innings, but stellar work from the bullpen turned what could have been another disappointing loss into a win on the final road game of the regular season.
Jimmy Rollins started the scoring with a leadoff homer in the first, with Chase Utley scoring three hitters later on a Ryan Howard double. They tacked on two more in the second inning on a two-0ut double from Shane Victorino to give starter Joe Blanton a 4-0 lead.
The Brewers got on the board in the bottom of the second on a solo homer from Mike Cameron to cut the lead to three, but the Phils came back with two more in the top of the fifth on a two-run single from Pedro Feliz. Things would remain that way until the bottom of the sixth, when pinch hitter Mat Gamel hit a three run homer to bring the Brewers to within two. Three batters later, with Clay Condrey on in relief, Ryan Braun singled in Corey Hart to make it a one-run game.
Sergio Escalona and Chad Durbin pitching an inning and two-thirds of scoreless relief before giving way to Ryan Madson, who came on for the four out save in the bottom of the eighth. He retired Ryan Braun to start the ninth before giving up a double to Prince Fielder, who advanced to third on a groundout from Felipe Lopez. And with two outs and the tying run at third, Ryan Madson struck out Mike Cameron to get the save and preserve the win for Joe Blanton.
As important as this win was, at times it seemed like the Phillies won in spite of themselves and not because of it. Joe Blanton wasn’t sharp, and a small strike zone made things even tougher for the righty. Compounded with the fact that the Phillies left 14 men on base, including leaving the bases loaded for three straight innings, it’s a surprise that they even won at all.
That itself is reason enough for the Phillies to clench the division. With seven left, the offense can use a break, and taking care of business against Houston would guarantee at least a week off to rest themselves, both mentally and physically.
What’s next for our heroes?
The Phillies return home for the final seven games of the season as they take on the Houston Astros in a four-game set. In game one, Cole Hamels (10-9, 4.11) takes on Yorman Bazardo (0-2, 9.55)
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September 27th, 2009 at 8:04 pm
First!
September 27th, 2009 at 8:04 pm
If only the Phils could say that without question.
September 27th, 2009 at 8:07 pm
I think Yorman Bazardo is quite possibly the greatest name I have ever heard.
September 27th, 2009 at 8:32 pm
dude stop using my name
September 27th, 2009 at 8:34 pm
Maybe you have Dissociative Identity Disorder, Wildthng.
September 27th, 2009 at 8:39 pm
Trademarked.
September 27th, 2009 at 8:42 pm
whatever. im the real wildthng88. there’s only room for one jackass on this site and that title is mine
September 27th, 2009 at 8:44 pm
why wait 3 hours to post after the game ended? this sight sucks.
September 27th, 2009 at 8:49 pm
*site
It’s way better to clinch at home.
September 27th, 2009 at 8:50 pm
Probably because Dash doesn’t have the luxury of free time that certain trolls enjoy.
September 27th, 2009 at 9:24 pm
shaz-bagl
September 27th, 2009 at 9:27 pm
i have much better friends at phillies.com forums
September 27th, 2009 at 9:53 pm
Are you guys in fourth fucking grade?
September 27th, 2009 at 9:56 pm
I am the real WildThng88. This other person is an impersonator. Please remove him from the ranks.
September 27th, 2009 at 9:59 pm
the trademarkd wildthng is the real one. imposters stop it
September 27th, 2009 at 10:01 pm
ok here’s a question…how old are you?
September 27th, 2009 at 10:01 pm
Neither of you have shit on me.
September 27th, 2009 at 10:05 pm
You guys are losers
September 27th, 2009 at 10:15 pm
Trademarkd loser
September 27th, 2009 at 10:29 pm
***3***
*’s indicate magic.
September 27th, 2009 at 10:31 pm
This means that if we win tomorrow and the Braves lose, we can clinch on Tuesday with a win!!!!
September 27th, 2009 at 11:04 pm
Dear Phillies,
Please clinch before Thursday. I have tickets then and would like to see a nice, relaxing game free of drama and having to bite down on my rally towel to keep from screaming. Also, if you could start Mick Billmeyer behind the plate in said meaningless game along with the rest of the ‘B’ team, I’d appreciate it.
Your friend,
Lynniemac
September 27th, 2009 at 11:08 pm
Sorry. Gotta post your real name if you want that to work. It’s science.
September 27th, 2009 at 11:35 pm
The Phillies certainly aren’t making this easy on us, are they?
September 27th, 2009 at 11:41 pm
Hey, it took us til the 2nd to last day and the last day of the past 2 seasons to clinch. This is a breeze.
September 28th, 2009 at 12:08 am
Still, I’m somehow less confident in this team then the last 2, which were still catching up just to grab a playoff spot at this time. Mostly because I think the bullpen depth is terrible and is going to sink us in the playoffs. Hopefully I’m wrong.
September 28th, 2009 at 12:19 am
Meanwhile, in Washington, the Nationals lost their 103rd game and the Redskins lost to the Lions. I realize not really on topic, but it couldn’t be really bad ladies and gentlemen.
September 28th, 2009 at 12:24 am
could*
September 28th, 2009 at 12:26 am
I’m not worried. Magic Number is 3. We win 2 and the Braves lose 1. It’s all but wrapped up.
September 28th, 2009 at 12:38 am
I’ll paraphrase Uncle Cholly from last year on this subject: I’ll be happy when we’re up 5 with 4 to play. Not before then.
September 28th, 2009 at 12:43 am
I’m not really worried, either, and if they don’t clinch by Thursday, they don’t clinch by Thursday. As long as they do it by the conclusion of game 162, it’s all good. I was at clinch day 2007 and it is tied for number 1 for All-Time Greatest Baseball Days Experienced by Me. It also holds sole possession of Most Nerve Wracking Baseball Days Experienced by Me.
And no science needed, Gonzo. My name’s on every ticket I buy from stubhub, the email list, my Phillies publication subscription, and the trivia question I won. The Phillies know who I am.
September 28th, 2009 at 12:52 am
Lynniemac, I am so with you on Mick being behind the plate with the scrubs. Would be awesome and hilarious.
September 28th, 2009 at 1:08 am
I meant I wasn’t really confident in the team going deep in the playoffs, for clarity’s sake
September 28th, 2009 at 1:22 am
Gradoville plays left field, too. And dammit, call up Tuffy Gosewich already!
September 28th, 2009 at 1:43 am
Lynnie, I’m not sure I can comprehend that post from you. It seemed like rational thinking. I am happy to have you on board.
September 28th, 2009 at 6:18 am
At least we’re going home.
September 28th, 2009 at 7:27 am
As much as Paul Bako sucks, he does have a 6 game hitting streak and has 2 hits in each of his last 3 starts. He’s raised his average and OPS from .188/.578 to .229/.660.
September 28th, 2009 at 9:07 am
Paul Bako isn’t good enough to play on a minor league team.
September 28th, 2009 at 9:20 am
I have tickets for Sundays game…it better be meaningless. I am hoping Hunter Pence brings his girlfriend to Philly!
September 28th, 2009 at 9:30 am
Got tickets to Wednesday’s game – hoping they can hold out the clinch until then.
September 28th, 2009 at 9:39 am
Who’s Hunter Pence’s girlfriend?
I’ll be there Wed too, would like them to clinch then
September 28th, 2009 at 10:49 am
Got tickets for Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday… I had to keep deferring my season tickets back to later dates.
September 28th, 2009 at 12:08 pm
@Gaze –
That’s the life I sometimes imagine leading, going to the ballpark every night.
Do you plan to eat dinner there every night? That’s an expensive hobby to scale up to five times a week.
September 28th, 2009 at 12:54 pm
@jdash…..this is hunter pences chica…posted back when we got swept by the mighty astros last time….
http://a11news.com/136/hunter-pence-girlfriend/
September 28th, 2009 at 1:18 pm
@shipsass: I wanna go to the ballpark every night, too. If only powerball would cooperate.
September 28th, 2009 at 3:13 pm
I don’t think dinner will be in the cards for every night at the park (except for dollar dogs tonight!), though parking and beer will probably suck my bank account dry!
September 28th, 2009 at 3:35 pm
Parking and beer are completely acceptable reasons for draining one’s bank account. In fact, I think they’re among the best reasons.
September 28th, 2009 at 3:40 pm
Don’t forget going to Cheerleaders, Gaze & Lynnie. That may be the best reason.
September 28th, 2009 at 3:47 pm
Only if that works for you. For me, it would be a complete waste.