Game 39: Eaton vs. Sanchez

by dajafi on May 11, 2008 4:01 PM EDT

Philadelphia Phillies at San Francisco Giants, May 11, 2008 4:05 PM EDT

The Phils head into the rubber game for this series in San Francisco and the seven-game swing out West after reportedly getting hammered by the Giants and young ace Tim Lincecum yesterday. Adam Eaton tries to shore up his job security today after taking the loss in Arizona Tuesday night. Eaton's seasonal ERA has risen after all but one of his starts in 2008, and now sits at 5.63. He hasn't fared very well against the Giants, with a 3-6 lifetime mark and 5.34 ERA that includes a gruesome 11.57 ERA in his last four games facing San Fran. Lefty Jonathan Sanchez, who's notched 44 strikeouts in 38 innings this season, goes for the Giants.

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Victorino and Howard

Now 3 for his last 20….Howard 3 for his last 22. Is this considered a slump? Old Charlie will stick with them though but loyality only goes so far with me.

by Steve-O- on May 11, 2008 4:59 PM EDT reply actions

Jim-Me

Couldn’t lay off ball 4 with them loaded, pops out. Maybe pressing trying to impress his folks…lack of maturity…shame.

by Steve-O- on May 11, 2008 5:19 PM EDT reply actions

Eaton just makes me sick.

by FuquaManuel on May 11, 2008 5:25 PM EDT reply actions

Is he just outta shape? I have no hope of a win when it’s his turn to attempt to pitch.

by Steve-O- on May 11, 2008 5:33 PM EDT reply actions

Nice—first pitch I see, Phils take the lead.

How did Ryan Howard manage a triple? Someone fall down?

by dajafi on May 11, 2008 5:37 PM EDT reply actions

Man, Eaton sucks. Even when he has some success, you can still tell he just suh-hucks.

Hits Molina on the first pitch of the 6th inning. Let’s hope somebody’s warming.

by dajafi on May 11, 2008 5:55 PM EDT reply actions

Now Rowand doubles. Second and third, no outs.

Just a little predictable?

by dajafi on May 11, 2008 5:56 PM EDT up reply actions

Durbin was up last inning.

by Steve-O- on May 11, 2008 5:56 PM EDT reply actions

Eaton has turned to shit after his first 3 starts and I really think if he blows today it’s time to put Durbin in the rotation and make a phantom DL reason for sending Eaton to the bench.

by Steve-O- on May 11, 2008 5:58 PM EDT reply actions

BTW

‘Twas stoopid to let him hit in the top of the 6th.

by Steve-O- on May 11, 2008 5:59 PM EDT reply actions

First pitch from Durbin plunks Bowker. Loaded now.

by dajafi on May 11, 2008 6:00 PM EDT reply actions

Well, that was unexpected: first pitch, line drive to Howard, steps on first, two outs, no runs.

by dajafi on May 11, 2008 6:01 PM EDT reply actions

Weird game: Castillo has hit into three double plays, Vizquel has walked three times.

by dajafi on May 11, 2008 6:03 PM EDT reply actions

Durbin takes off his fireman’s helmet in triumph after striking out Durham. Nice work.

by dajafi on May 11, 2008 6:04 PM EDT reply actions

OMG

Victorino singles ! Yes folks that .223 hitter.

by Steve-O- on May 11, 2008 6:13 PM EDT reply actions

Romero blows the lead in the 7th: two outs, single, two-run homer.

by dajafi on May 11, 2008 6:28 PM EDT reply actions

Well for the most part he has been so money so this was expected at some point. Gotta blame this on the offensive offense.

by Steve-O- on May 11, 2008 6:34 PM EDT reply actions

Well, this one is over. Bullpen falls apart. Hopefully not a harbinger of things to come.

by FuquaManuel on May 11, 2008 6:44 PM EDT reply actions

They need to start hitting at some point. Utley, Howard and Burrell are all badly scuffling right now.

by dajafi on May 11, 2008 6:48 PM EDT reply actions

You knew what would happen when Utley and Burrell cooled off, I agree it’s happening. Counting on Ruiz, Jenkins etc to carry the offense is like a 2-7 road trip..it ain’t gonna happen.

Charlie has to I repeat has to shake this team up, starting with his fair haired child. It’s a effing joke having your clean up hitter batting a dismal .171.

by Steve-O- on May 11, 2008 6:52 PM EDT reply actions