Sheets to the Wind: Brewers at Phillies, 9/11/08

by WholeCamels on Sep 11, 2008 7:00 PM EDT

Milwaukee Brewers at Philadelphia Phillies, Sep 11, 2008 7:05 PM EDT

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Milwaukee Brewers
@ Philadelphia Phillies

Thursday, Sep 11, 2008, 7:05 PM EDT
Citizens Bank Park

Mostly clear. Winds blowing from right to left field at 5-10 m.p.h. Game Time temperature: Around 75.

After a three game series with the Marlins ended quite badly yesterday, Wild Card-leading Milwaukee comes to Philadelphia for a four game series four games ahead of the Phillies in the Wild Card standings. Almost seems too perfect... a great set-up for 2007 dramatics, or crushing 2003-era disappointment. Not to mention that the Phillies sit tied with Houston in the Wild Card race, with St. Louis just a half game behind both. It won't be easy.

Adding more difficulty to the situation is the Brewers' starting pitcher tonight -- Ben Sheets. The fireballing righty takes on not-so-fireballing lefty Jamie Moyer.

The Phillies absolutely must win at least 3 of 4 in this series to have a shot. A four game sweep? Even better.

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It is safe to say that Ryan Howard is Chernobyl-level hot right now.

by FuquaManuel on Sep 11, 2008 7:39 PM EDT reply actions

Awesome 7 pitch inning there. Way to make him work fellas!

by FuquaManuel on Sep 11, 2008 7:46 PM EDT reply actions

This game: :)
This thread: :(

by christonabike on Sep 11, 2008 9:36 PM EDT reply actions

Ryan Howard’s recent outburst should serve to underscore the ridiculousness of the recent Carlos Delgado MVP rumblings.

by FuquaManuel on Sep 11, 2008 9:57 PM EDT reply actions

A gutty outing by Moyer, who pitched much better than his final line would indicate — especially considering he had a high pitch count early on, then really settled down before the Fielder HR.

One game at a time now. Hamels needs to put Sunday behind him and come up with a quality outing tomorrow, and we’ll go from there.

by PhillyFriar on Sep 11, 2008 10:02 PM EDT reply actions

Toughest game of the series (on paper) by far, unless they dust of Sabathia on short rest for Sunday. Now they just have to take care of things the next three starts, where the pitching matchups are much more favorable.

by WholeCamels on Sep 12, 2008 11:34 AM EDT reply actions