Gamethread: Phils @ Rangers, 6/27/08

by dajafi on Jun 27, 2008 7:29 PM EDT

Philadelphia Phillies at Texas Rangers, Jun 27, 2008 8:05 PM EDT

I'll keep this short and sweet. It's Arlington Ballpark, a soupy Texas night in June, and Kason Gabbard on the mound for the Rangers, and the Werth-leadoff lineup. Hittin' time. Mmmkay, fellas?

Lineup

Philadelphia Phillies @ Texas Rangers

06/27/08 8:05 PM EDT

Philadelphia Phillies	Texas Rangers
Jayson Werth - RF	Ian Kinsler - 2B
Chase Utley - 2B	Michael Young - SS
Jimmy Rollins - SS	Josh Hamilton - RF
Pat Burrell - LF	Milton Bradley - DH
Ryan Howard - DH	David Murphy - LF
Pedro Feliz - 3B	Marlon Byrd - CF
Shane Victorino - CF	Chris Davis - 1B
Chris Coste - C	Jarrod Saltalamacchia - C
Eric Bruntlett - 1B	Ramon Vazquez - 3B

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Well, that was a horrific top of the first.

by dajafi on Jun 27, 2008 8:11 PM EDT reply actions

Well Myers ‘bout to take the hill. Will sure be a good omen if he can get outta it by not giving up any runs….stay tuned…we shall see.

by Steve-O- on Jun 27, 2008 8:13 PM EDT reply actions

Dear Mother of God. Another HR served up. 1 up 1 out (of the park) number 24 I think.

by Steve-O- on Jun 27, 2008 8:14 PM EDT up reply actions

Maybe this just isn’t going to get better.

by dajafi on Jun 27, 2008 8:34 PM EDT reply actions

It’s gotta get better real soon for Myers. I’ll bet Gillick has a plan though. That would be my guess.

by Steve-O- on Jun 27, 2008 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions

He made some nice pitches to get out of that.

by dajafi on Jun 27, 2008 8:42 PM EDT reply actions

I see he’s relying on off speed pitches even when down in the count. That’s gutsy but good to see.

by Steve-O- on Jun 27, 2008 8:44 PM EDT up reply actions

!st time through lineup

Phils with three walks but this kid walks more than K’s. So let’s get some hits boys.

by Steve-O- on Jun 27, 2008 8:46 PM EDT reply actions

Loaded for Rollins

Fingers crossed saying prayers and holding breath.

by Steve-O- on Jun 27, 2008 8:51 PM EDT reply actions

Cheap RBI but we’ll take it.

by Steve-O- on Jun 27, 2008 8:52 PM EDT up reply actions

Walk Pat to get to Howard. My My My. It sez it all don’t it.

by Steve-O- on Jun 27, 2008 8:53 PM EDT up reply actions

That”s it Howard just keep chasing breaking balls out of the zone. They really have his number.

by Steve-O- on Jun 27, 2008 8:56 PM EDT reply actions

Happy Pete

Grand Slam…Unreal. 5-1 Phillies.

by Steve-O- on Jun 27, 2008 8:57 PM EDT reply actions

How bout that PEDRO FELIZ

by dajafi on Jun 27, 2008 8:58 PM EDT reply actions

WONDERFUL. He actually has been hitting better lately.

by Steve-O- on Jun 27, 2008 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions

Getting Ugly fast Daj.

by Steve-O- on Jun 27, 2008 9:04 PM EDT reply actions

RELIEF?

Any chance this would be the game where Chad Durbin gets a chance to pitch more than a couple of innings?

by phillyinportland on Jun 27, 2008 9:10 PM EDT reply actions

Condrey coming in. Charlie has seen (not) enough of Myers. Good fuch his confidence.

by Steve-O- on Jun 27, 2008 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions

Call me crazy

5-2 bases loaded no outs, I swear to God I’d pull him now.

by Steve-O- on Jun 27, 2008 9:10 PM EDT reply actions

Not crazy

I’m not watching, just following on ESPN, but if Myers can’t get an out fast I’d pull him before the lead vanishes.

by phillyinportland on Jun 27, 2008 9:13 PM EDT reply actions

Try MLB gameday, it’s better IMO than ESPN.

by Steve-O- on Jun 27, 2008 9:14 PM EDT up reply actions

He’s gone. Country’s in. Welcome to the game, rarely used guy…

by dajafi on Jun 27, 2008 9:14 PM EDT reply actions

6-5 Rangers. Oh God I can’t say it.

by Steve-O- on Jun 27, 2008 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions

Ah, (*x%x$.

Double play, two run bomb, and we’re losing.

by dajafi on Jun 27, 2008 9:16 PM EDT reply actions

Been a while ..

since we’ve had a game like this. Have to rely on the offense to finally wake up.

by phillyinportland on Jun 27, 2008 9:20 PM EDT reply actions

And the bullpen not to decide this is Regression to the Mean Night.

by dajafi on Jun 27, 2008 9:34 PM EDT up reply actions

I really, really hate interleague play. Since I haven’t mentioned it in the gamethread yet.

Sincerely, $(&% the DH, (x%x$ the AL West, (x%x$ Texas, %)($ the Phillies’ awful hitting.

Oh, and especially, twisty-sandpaper %)(*$ Brett Myers.

by dajafi on Jun 27, 2008 11:19 PM EDT reply actions

Confidence

I feel good about Special K at the plate with 2 down and Pat on 2nd. NOT.

by Steve-O- on Jun 27, 2008 11:31 PM EDT reply actions

God damnit. God damnit. To hell with this shit. God damnit. Why the #$x%x is this team so frigging awful right now?

Oh yeah, and Brett Myers can go to hell. Ah…that’s better.

by FuquaManuel on Jun 27, 2008 11:31 PM EDT reply actions

Slip Sliding Away fellas.

by Steve-O- on Jun 27, 2008 11:35 PM EDT reply actions

Gonna go ice my balls maybe.

by dajafi on Jun 27, 2008 11:36 PM EDT reply actions

Something has to be done

With Myers. What I don’t know but this has gone on way too long. Might as well come up with a phoney injury to DL him and bring Gaylord Perry out of retirement, he’d be more effective.

by Steve-O- on Jun 27, 2008 11:40 PM EDT reply actions

I am getting close to throwing in the towel. We are in the doldrums, our supplies are low and that salt water is looking mighty tasty fellas. Did anyone happen to kill an albatross?

by FuquaManuel on Jun 27, 2008 11:41 PM EDT reply actions

Food for thought...

Myers’ next start is scheduled for July 3. J.A. Happ goes tomorrow for Lehigh Valley, and four days rest after that would put his next start at - you guessed it - July 3.

Just saying…

by PhillyFriar on Jun 28, 2008 12:01 AM EDT reply actions