Game 37: Hamels vs. Misch
by dajafi
on May 9, 2008 10:01 PM EDT
Philadelphia @ San Francisco
Those looking forward to Hamels/Lincecum II: Timtastic Colealoo might be disappointed by the actual matchup, but the Phillies hitters probably are okay with avoiding LIncecum's electric stuff just a day after getting shut down by Arizona ace Brandon Webb. They managed to chase Patrick Misch a week ago tonight after four innings, scoring four times off five hits and two walks in an eventual 6-5 win. The 26 year-old Giants righty is looking for his first major-league win; he has no decisions in two starts this season and is 0-4 for his career.
The Phils should get a boost from the long-awaited return of Jimmy Rollins, who will be leading off and playing shortstop after his activation from the disabled list earlier today.
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nice to see the starting lineup actually starting.
"You can't worry if it's cold; you can't worry if it's hot; you only worry if you get sick. Because then if you don't get well, you die." -Joaquin Andujar
by Wet Luzinski on May 9, 2008 10:15 PM EDT 0 recs
and 1-2-3 go the Phils in the first. Looks like the boys need to calm down a bit and take a few pitches.
"You can't worry if it's cold; you can't worry if it's hot; you only worry if you get sick. Because then if you don't get well, you die." -Joaquin Andujar
by Wet Luzinski on May 9, 2008 10:21 PM EDT 0 recs
wide strike zone + free swingers= sub 2:30 game.
OK Ryan Howard, prove my theory that J-Roll is your talisman of good luck.
"You can't worry if it's cold; you can't worry if it's hot; you only worry if you get sick. Because then if you don't get well, you die." -Joaquin Andujar
by Wet Luzinski on May 9, 2008 10:27 PM EDT 0 recs
Feliz silences SF boobirds with a line single to RF. Ruiz singles in Burrell and Phils go up 1-0. 2nd inning is more to form.
"You can't worry if it's cold; you can't worry if it's hot; you only worry if you get sick. Because then if you don't get well, you die." -Joaquin Andujar
by Wet Luzinski on May 9, 2008 10:34 PM EDT 0 recs
Patience I think is the key against this pitcher.
Ugh, Victorino robbed of extra bases…
by dajafi on May 9, 2008 10:45 PM EDT 0 recs
single and RBI that I say was E6. then triple. Down 4-1. then Cole walks Misch.
"You can't worry if it's cold; you can't worry if it's hot; you only worry if you get sick. Because then if you don't get well, you die." -Joaquin Andujar
by Wet Luzinski on May 9, 2008 11:18 PM EDT 0 recs
Hamels falls apart. What is happening to our starting pitching these days?
by FuquaManuel on May 9, 2008 11:20 PM EDT 0 recs
Cole’s stuff doesn’t look that bad tonight. Felt a bit like the wide open strike zone did get smaller that inning. This past inning and the one Eaton had earlier this week were similar in that the defense didn’t help out by catching difficult but catchable balls (In that both hit gloves).
"You can't worry if it's cold; you can't worry if it's hot; you only worry if you get sick. Because then if you don't get well, you die." -Joaquin Andujar
by Wet Luzinski on May 9, 2008 11:23 PM EDT 0 recs
nice pick by Burriss on Feliz
"You can't worry if it's cold; you can't worry if it's hot; you only worry if you get sick. Because then if you don't get well, you die." -Joaquin Andujar
by Wet Luzinski on May 9, 2008 11:24 PM EDT 0 recs
Cole with the bloop single to LF. Fret not young Skywalker. JROLL is in town.
"You can't worry if it's cold; you can't worry if it's hot; you only worry if you get sick. Because then if you don't get well, you die." -Joaquin Andujar
by Wet Luzinski on May 9, 2008 11:26 PM EDT 0 recs
...who jumps back into the dugout to talk to Howard.
"You can't worry if it's cold; you can't worry if it's hot; you only worry if you get sick. Because then if you don't get well, you die." -Joaquin Andujar
by Wet Luzinski on May 9, 2008 11:27 PM EDT 0 recs
cmon Cole, need a shutdown inning.
"You can't worry if it's cold; you can't worry if it's hot; you only worry if you get sick. Because then if you don't get well, you die." -Joaquin Andujar
by Wet Luzinski on May 9, 2008 11:30 PM EDT 0 recs
there we go. 6-4-3. big boys coming up. I’m feelin’ the love.
"You can't worry if it's cold; you can't worry if it's hot; you only worry if you get sick. Because then if you don't get well, you die." -Joaquin Andujar
by Wet Luzinski on May 9, 2008 11:32 PM EDT 0 recs
Something like six pitches from Cole in that one. Nice after the 4th.
by dajafi on May 9, 2008 11:33 PM EDT 0 recs
hard hit single for Howard. Rollins=personal batting coach.
"You can't worry if it's cold; you can't worry if it's hot; you only worry if you get sick. Because then if you don't get well, you die." -Joaquin Andujar
by Wet Luzinski on May 9, 2008 11:38 PM EDT 0 recs
Thought we’d get this sucka. Sad that Burrell couldn’t score on the Happy Pete double, though.
by dajafi on May 9, 2008 11:44 PM EDT 0 recs
Feliz again! Looks like he has something to prove tonight.
4-4, IBB to Ruiz, then Cole will hit again.
"You can't worry if it's cold; you can't worry if it's hot; you only worry if you get sick. Because then if you don't get well, you die." -Joaquin Andujar
by Wet Luzinski on May 9, 2008 11:44 PM EDT 0 recs
oh well, we start the next inning with Rollins.
"You can't worry if it's cold; you can't worry if it's hot; you only worry if you get sick. Because then if you don't get well, you die." -Joaquin Andujar
by Wet Luzinski on May 9, 2008 11:47 PM EDT 0 recs
it’s nice to have J-Roll back.
"You can't worry if it's cold; you can't worry if it's hot; you only worry if you get sick. Because then if you don't get well, you die." -Joaquin Andujar
by Wet Luzinski on May 10, 2008 12:01 AM EDT 0 recs
Victorino pop-up bunt=great test of the ankle for Rollins.
"You can't worry if it's cold; you can't worry if it's hot; you only worry if you get sick. Because then if you don't get well, you die." -Joaquin Andujar
by Wet Luzinski on May 10, 2008 12:03 AM EDT 0 recs
just a hunch, a wishful thought, and even though it’s 0-2, something tells me that with Jimmy on base, Howard will do something…
by Wet Luzinski on May 10, 2008 12:07 AM EDT 0 recs
Great break by Taguchi took that run.
It actually worked. Mark the date. That was exactly-EXACTLY-what’s supposed to happen when you pinch-run Taguchi for Burrell. And it could mean the win.
by dajafi on May 10, 2008 12:34 AM EDT 0 recs
a fb here by Dobbs to plate Werth would make Chollie look like a genuis
by Wet Luzinski on May 10, 2008 12:37 AM EDT 0 recs
single. Super genius.
The difference with Rollins is palpable—depth is deeper, the pressure feels way more relentless.
by Wet Luzinski on May 10, 2008 12:38 AM EDT 0 recs
Just a run of great, great at-bats in this inning.
When this lineup is operative, it’s a beautiful thing to watch.
by dajafi on May 10, 2008 12:39 AM EDT 0 recs
I won’t get too excited, as we’re playing a team in freefall. It would be cool for them to break free with a string of 8+ run games
by Wet Luzinski on May 10, 2008 12:41 AM EDT 0 recs
Jimmy is my hero. The energy really is pretty different.
Three hits tonight. Who was it that called him a “red-light player”?
by dajafi on May 10, 2008 12:43 AM EDT 0 recs
Jimmy Rollins can play shortstop on my team any day…God, it is nice to see Bruntlett in his proper place.
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as bad as he’s going, as much sense as this makes, the IBB to Howard just feels like Russian roulette. do they have a LOOGY
by Wet Luzinski on May 10, 2008 12:47 AM EDT 0 recs
That’s okay. He hit it hard, just right at Rowand.
Ryan could be close to busting out.
I’ll take the three-run lead with two to play.
by dajafi on May 10, 2008 12:48 AM EDT 0 recs
Flash, just because the lineup looks like opening day doesn’t mean you have to too
by Wet Luzinski on May 10, 2008 12:51 AM EDT 0 recs
phew. Victorino with a big catch there. Looked like a young Les Nessman.
by Wet Luzinski on May 10, 2008 12:56 AM EDT 0 recs
wtf is with the Giants’ mascot? I swear it looks like something out of the Simpsons.
by Wet Luzinski on May 10, 2008 1:01 AM EDT 0 recs
Ho baby. Didn’t see that ending well.
Cholly’s faith is rewarded.
by dajafi on May 10, 2008 1:05 AM EDT 0 recs
not a pride piece by Flash, but can’t quibble with the results. Why Aurilia is swinging at all in that situation is beyond me, other than the fact that the Giants are a poor team.
by Wet Luzinski on May 10, 2008 1:06 AM EDT 0 recs
opposing batters have a bewildered look walking away after Lidge Ks them
by Wet Luzinski on May 10, 2008 1:20 AM EDT 0 recs
go phillies
this W stands for Welcome back Mr. Rollins.
by Wet Luzinski on May 10, 2008 1:23 AM EDT 0 recs
Lidge is a freaking beast.
Very strong win—Jimmy and Cole and the relievers get much love.
by dajafi on May 10, 2008 1:24 AM EDT 0 recs
Just dominant. What a treat to have a closer who can do that.
by FuquaManuel on May 10, 2008 1:24 AM EDT 0 recs
Glad Cole gets the win too, despite the fact that the game limped in at 3:13. tgif nite.
by Wet Luzinski on May 10, 2008 1:27 AM EDT 0 recs
Yay!
For Who? My teammates.
For What? To Win.
How Much? Where do I sign?
by jonk on May 10, 2008 10:13 AM EDT 0 recs
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