Philadelphia Phillies @ Los Angeles Dodgers GameThread, Aug 12, 2008 10:10 PM EDT

A nice, quiet little beach community: Game Thread 8/12/08

by WholeCamels on Aug 12, 2008 10:00 PM EDT Comment 57 comments

Philadelphia Phillies @ Los Angeles Dodgers

After fighting back but falling just short in last night's contest, the Phils send Cole Hamels to the mound this evening to attempt to right the ship. The Dodgers will counter Hamels with a young lefty of their own, 20 year old Clayton Kershaw, the 7th overall pick in the 2006 amateur draft.

Thusfar Kershaw has given up lots of baserunners (1.53 WHIP) but has limited the damage by keeping the ball in the park (4 HR in 60.2 IP). He's been outstanding in his last three starts - 1 R in 19 IP.

Lineup

Philadelphia Phillies @ Los Angeles Dodgers

08/12/08 10:10 PM EDT

Philadelphia Phillies	Los Angeles Dodgers
Shane Victorino - CF	Juan Pierre - CF
Chase Utley - 2B	Matt Kemp - RF
Jimmy Rollins - SS	Jeff Kent - 2B
Ryan Howard - 1B	Manny Ramirez - LF
Pat Burrell - LF	Casey Blake - 3B
Jayson Werth - RF	Nomar Garciaparra - SS
Chris Coste - C	Russell Martin - C
Eric Bruntlett - 3B	James Loney - 1B
Cole Hamels - P	Clayton Kershaw - P

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Young pitcher, good stuff, lefty, Phils have never faced him before…hmm, considering that it is unlikely we will score on the kid, perhaps it would be wise to be patient and try to get to the bullpen by the 6th or 7th.

by FuquaManuel on Aug 12, 2008 10:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Shall we play the when will the Phils score game?

by Cluttered_JML on Aug 12, 2008 10:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

yes…my guess is not until the 8th, you sir?

by FuquaManuel on Aug 12, 2008 10:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Damnit, all wrong! Way to go Chase.

by FuquaManuel on Aug 12, 2008 10:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Ha, finally Cholly has Shane leading off and Jimmy splitting the lefties! This should be interesting.

by FuquaManuel on Aug 12, 2008 10:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I was going to have said the 3rd inning, but Chase looks like he is coming out of whatever it was he was in.

by Cluttered_JML on Aug 12, 2008 10:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Howard….150th K

by Cluttered_JML on Aug 12, 2008 10:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Over/Under on Howard's K's?

by Cluttered_JML on Aug 12, 2008 10:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

for the game or the season?

by FuquaManuel on Aug 12, 2008 10:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

The season…but we can do the game too ;)

by Cluttered_JML on Aug 12, 2008 10:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

for the season, over 200.

for the game, over 2.

by FuquaManuel on Aug 12, 2008 10:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Season – under 199

Game – over 2

by Cluttered_JML on Aug 12, 2008 10:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Oh Cole, come on man.

by FuquaManuel on Aug 12, 2008 10:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

According to Vin Scully

Bruntlett was introduced to Algebra at 6, got a 1460 on his SAT and graduated with a 3.9.

Apparently which helps him get a hit too!

by Cluttered_JML on Aug 12, 2008 10:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Although I gotta admit, if I can’t watch the Phillies feed, Vin is a voice I love listening to.

by Cluttered_JML on Aug 12, 2008 10:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I got the same score he did! That’s a conversation starter if I ever meet him.

by FuquaManuel on Aug 12, 2008 10:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Mine was only a 1370….I feel so…..inferior…..sniff

by Cluttered_JML on Aug 12, 2008 10:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

COLE!!

by Cluttered_JML on Aug 12, 2008 10:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Cole helping his own cause with the lumber!

by FuquaManuel on Aug 12, 2008 10:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Comeon Ryan, just make contact buddy…contact.

by FuquaManuel on Aug 12, 2008 10:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Good AB by Howard….and Kershaw is ‘flustered’

by Cluttered_JML on Aug 12, 2008 10:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Who knew that they would averaging a run per inning so far?

by Cluttered_JML on Aug 12, 2008 10:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Hamels is dealing now. Please keep it up.

by FuquaManuel on Aug 12, 2008 11:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Great AB Bruntlett, really top notch!

by FuquaManuel on Aug 12, 2008 11:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Wasn’t it? I think my wheelchair bound grandmother could have given a better AB. She would have at least taken a few pitches

by Cluttered_JML on Aug 12, 2008 11:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

That does it….I am forevermore referring to Bruntlett as ‘The Brain’...all we need is a Pinky

by Cluttered_JML on Aug 12, 2008 11:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I am always amazed by a person who is supposed to be so intelligent has such a low baseball IQ.

by FuquaManuel on Aug 12, 2008 11:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I don’t like where this is going.

by FuquaManuel on Aug 12, 2008 11:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I’ve got a bad feeling about this…

/Star Wars

by Cluttered_JML on Aug 12, 2008 11:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Ugh…too close for comfort

by Cluttered_JML on Aug 12, 2008 11:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Damnit.

by FuquaManuel on Aug 12, 2008 11:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Runs, runs, runs, we need more runs!

by FuquaManuel on Aug 12, 2008 11:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Damn right

by Cluttered_JML on Aug 12, 2008 11:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Kershaw out

by Cluttered_JML on Aug 13, 2008 12:00 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

The offense is gonna leave this one up to Hamels for the 7th and the pen from then on…Let’s hope we don’t spring any leaks.

by FuquaManuel on Aug 13, 2008 12:05 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Wonder why Vicky was pulled

by Cluttered_JML on Aug 13, 2008 12:08 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Not sure I like Hamels going outthere again.

For Who? My teammates.

For What? To Win.

How Much? Where do I sign?

by jonk on Aug 13, 2008 12:08 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Cholly being Cholly. Women be shoppin’!

by FuquaManuel on Aug 13, 2008 12:11 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Luckily, this time it paid off

by Cluttered_JML on Aug 13, 2008 12:12 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Well, a bit of concern cause he threw so many pitches the last inning and he was at 100. Fortunately, it was the bottom of the Dodger’s order (I include Pierre there). Just hope Cole id done now, no need to push our luck with his arm.

For Who? My teammates.

For What? To Win.

How Much? Where do I sign?

by jonk on Aug 13, 2008 12:13 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Looks like Durbin for the 8th

by Cluttered_JML on Aug 13, 2008 12:16 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

whats the over/under on the actual age of most of these chinese gymnasts? 8?

by char6587 on Aug 13, 2008 12:13 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

They are pretty effin good if they are only 8.

For Who? My teammates.

For What? To Win.

How Much? Where do I sign?

by jonk on Aug 13, 2008 12:14 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Well, my sister is 10, and they look a bit older than that, but not much, so I am gonna say 12.

Odds that Michael Phelps uses PEDs?

by FuquaManuel on Aug 13, 2008 12:16 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

3 to 1 – you notice how much Phelps looks like the East German ‘ladies’ weightlifting team from the 70’s?

by Cluttered_JML on Aug 13, 2008 12:18 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

no chance I dont think. drug testing there is getting nuts, so I doubt he’d test it. also, most of those guys don’t even want to get very big. he said he just starting lifting this year

by char6587 on Aug 13, 2008 12:18 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs