Game 26: Myers vs. Maholm

by dajafi on Apr 27, 2008 1:15 PM EDT

Philadelphia Phillies at Pittsburgh Pirates, Apr 27, 2008 1:35 PM EDT

With their first series victory in Pittsburgh since 2001 already in hand, the Phils go for the sweep at PNC Park this afternoon behind Brett Myers. After winning his previous two starts in impressive fashion, Myers got roughed up somewhat against Colorado in his last outing as the Rockies reached him for 11 hits and six runs in seven innings, but a late rally got him off the hook with a no-decision in the Phillies' 8-6 win. For his career, Myers is 2-3 with a 2.31 ERA against the Pirates.

Pittsburgh starter Paul Maholm will look to improve on the efforts of Zach Duke and Matt Morris, each of whom was knocked around for six early runs in the first two games of this series. Maholm has won two of his three career starts against the Phillies, but with a high 6.50 ERA in those games. He's coming off his best start of the 2008 season, a six-inning victory against the Marlins last Tuesday.

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good start for brett. Homerun on his 2nd pitch.

by FuquaManuel on Apr 27, 2008 1:41 PM EDT reply actions

I’m a little worried that, with the great week they’ve had and the off-day tomorrow, this is their “eff it” game.

by dajafi on Apr 27, 2008 1:44 PM EDT reply actions

THE PROPHESY HAS BEEN FULFILLED

Happy Pete, 4-6-3 after the Burrell walk, and the Phils are out in the 2nd. 1-0 Pirates.

by dajafi on Apr 27, 2008 1:53 PM EDT reply actions

This is the #1 reason why we need Rollins back. To get Feliz from batting behind Burrell.

For Who? My teammates.

For What? To Win.

How Much? Where do I sign?

by jonk on Apr 27, 2008 2:13 PM EDT up reply actions

another DP

This one from Myers… on a bunt attempt. 1-4-3 to erase Ruiz’s walk, and it’s still 1-0.

by dajafi on Apr 27, 2008 2:07 PM EDT reply actions

My wife observed that Myers’ bunt was like watch Jon Lieber try to bunt, that some pitchers should not be allowed to do so.

by Cluttered_JML on Apr 27, 2008 2:12 PM EDT up reply actions

Myers now with 5 strikeouts through three.

by dajafi on Apr 27, 2008 2:13 PM EDT reply actions

Anybody else notice that we don’t have a hit yet…

by Neduol Caz on Apr 27, 2008 2:23 PM EDT reply actions

2-0

Two-out single by LaRoche, passed ball/wild pitch (I missed which), Jose Bautista singles, and the Phils trail by two.

This definitely feels like their “eff it” game.

by dajafi on Apr 27, 2008 2:25 PM EDT reply actions

Yippy…

by Neduol Caz on Apr 27, 2008 2:28 PM EDT reply actions

That was for the saved run…

by Neduol Caz on Apr 27, 2008 2:28 PM EDT reply actions

Maybe the nice defensive play by Werth will wake ‘em up. Otherwise, it’s time to think about going to the gym…

by dajafi on Apr 27, 2008 2:29 PM EDT reply actions

Agreed Dajafi, definitely feels like their eff it game.

As I type that, Burrell legs out a double.

by FuquaManuel on Apr 27, 2008 2:30 PM EDT reply actions

Half-Man/Half-Machine breaks up the no-no with a double.

Earlier in the inning, Howard popped out, bellowing an obscenity loud enough to get picked up on the broadcast.

by dajafi on Apr 27, 2008 2:31 PM EDT reply actions

I heard that. I actually love it when athletes do that. Makes me feel less of a need to do it.

Bruntlett continues to be terrible and after a nice RBI gets picked off.

by FuquaManuel on Apr 27, 2008 2:34 PM EDT up reply actions

oh, Bruntlett...

drives in Burrell with the RBI single, then gets picked off and thrown out at second.

by dajafi on Apr 27, 2008 2:34 PM EDT reply actions

Ok, Myers really sucks. I don’t even know what to say.

Its like he’s throwing BP up there. Maybe the bullpen was his calling.

by FuquaManuel on Apr 27, 2008 2:39 PM EDT reply actions

Hey, if you take away McLouth his day doesn’t look so bad…

I do think attention span is part of it. He can focus for short bursts, as in the 2nd and 3rd today when he was pretty nasty. Then he fades out again.

by dajafi on Apr 27, 2008 2:43 PM EDT up reply actions

yeah, that’s what I think it is. granted it is difficult to keep a high level of poise and discipline for a long period of time, but Myers has always struck me as damn near ADD when it came to his attention span. Not to mention that he is a basket case emotionally, so when he gets pumped up he can’t sustain it for an entire game and starts to lose focus.

Possibly why he was so dominant in the pen, because he only needed to get pumped for a few batters.

by FuquaManuel on Apr 27, 2008 2:51 PM EDT up reply actions

Is he nibbling again?

by Steve-O- on Apr 27, 2008 2:46 PM EDT reply actions

Well, it’s not that this hasn’t been fun, but this hasn’t been fun. Catch you all on Tuesday. Here’s hoping they make me feel like an ass for turning it off.

by dajafi on Apr 27, 2008 2:52 PM EDT reply actions

Myers

His 10 bombs allowed now leads the majors…(sigh).

by Steve-O- on Apr 27, 2008 3:04 PM EDT reply actions

Why is Pedro Feliz the way he is?

by FuquaManuel on Apr 27, 2008 3:10 PM EDT reply actions

I’d take a wild guess and say since most first pitches are FB’s maybe that’s all he can hit. The first swing outs f’en kill me. At least work the count to get toi the Bp.

by Steve-O- on Apr 27, 2008 3:13 PM EDT reply actions

Meh...

Today was a drag, but winning two series on the road and going 5-2 on the roadtrip with all the injuries/slumps, and it’s kind of hard to complain about this week.

by WholeCamels on Apr 27, 2008 5:22 PM EDT reply actions