Zombie Baseball: Astros at Phillies Game Thread, October 1, 2009

by WholeCamels on Oct 1, 2009 7:00 PM EDT

Houston Astros at Philadelphia Phillies, Oct 1, 2009 7:05 PM EDT

Sure, that team on the field tonight in the white uniforms with red pinnies will look like the Phillies, but they won't be the Phillies. They'll be bench guys for the most part, and the regulars who take the field will probably be too hungover and exhausted to know their own names.

Cliff Lee makes his final tune-up before what appears to be a Game 1 NLDS start. He'll be opposed by Felipe Paulino.

Next Game

Houston Astros
@ Philadelphia Phillies

Thursday, Oct 1, 2009, 7:05 PM EDT
Citizens Bank Park

Felipe Paulino vs Cliff Lee

Mostly cloudy. Winds blowing from left to right field at 5-10 m.p.h. Game time temperature around 60.

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	W-L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	BS	IP	H	R	ER	HR	BB	K	ERA	WHIP
2009 - Cliff Lee	7-3	11	11	3	1	0	0	74.0	73	31	27	6	9	68	3.28	1.11

	W-L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	BS	IP	H	R	ER	HR	BB	K	ERA	WHIP
2009 - Felipe Paulino	2-11	22	16	0	0	0	1	92.2	120	72	67	20	34	88	6.51	1.66

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Lineup….
Only Vic and Utley getting days off from what I could tell.

by Bilzo on Oct 1, 2009 7:03 PM EDT reply actions

yeah not to many scrubs actually, I wonder why

by Whack8888 on Oct 1, 2009 7:06 PM EDT reply actions

francisco cf
bruntlett 2b
rollins ss
howard 1b
ibanez lf
werth rf
feliz 3b
bako c
lee p

by Bilzo on Oct 1, 2009 7:06 PM EDT reply actions

I figured Cairo would in there, and maybe even Stairs. For Ibanez, he seems is on the end of a slump so maybe Charlie is wary of switching things up for him, and Werth is in a slump so it makes sense to keep him in

by Whack8888 on Oct 1, 2009 7:07 PM EDT reply actions

Forgot to mention, Andy Tracy is a 1st Base man, and Howard hasnt really had a night off? Maybe they just dont need it that much, which isnt all that far fetched.

by Whack8888 on Oct 1, 2009 7:08 PM EDT up reply actions

Hmmmmm...

The lineup is ordered from top to bottom by # of letters in last name….very odd
9
9
7
6
6
5
5
4
3
Coincidence?

by Bilzo on Oct 1, 2009 7:07 PM EDT reply actions

haha

by Whack8888 on Oct 1, 2009 7:09 PM EDT up reply actions

Also, if anyone cares or hasnt heard, the Rockies clinched so the NL PLayoff teams are all set now.

by Whack8888 on Oct 1, 2009 7:10 PM EDT reply actions

true

but i’d prefer to start against the rockies over the other two teams.

by Bilzo on Oct 1, 2009 7:12 PM EDT up reply actions

I think we set up alright against the Cardinals as well, in spite of Carpetner and Wainwright. I am not really worried about the Dodgers, but for some reason I would feel more comfortable playing the Cardinals

by Whack8888 on Oct 1, 2009 7:16 PM EDT up reply actions

Bako

2nd CI in a week. I thought he was a ‘good defensive catcher’?

by Bilzo on Oct 1, 2009 7:14 PM EDT reply actions

yeah that is weird, if I remember right he has two pretty awesome plate blocking plays though recently

by Whack8888 on Oct 1, 2009 7:15 PM EDT up reply actions

Erm, no. He stinks on ice. Have you seen him throw a runner out?

by dajafi on Oct 1, 2009 7:15 PM EDT up reply actions

He’s thrown out 6 of 21 (28.6%)

Ruiz has thrown out 23 out of 82 (28.1%)

Kinda surprising. I thought Ruiz would be ahead.

by taco pal on Oct 1, 2009 7:19 PM EDT up reply actions

I’m getting a little worried about Lee.

by dajafi on Oct 1, 2009 7:15 PM EDT reply actions

Yeah, he’s had his share of clunkers since the blazing start.

And he is yet another Phillies pitcher who seemingly can’t retire the Astros 2-5 hitters.

by FuquaManuel on Oct 1, 2009 7:16 PM EDT up reply actions

yeah I wonder what is going on with him

by Whack8888 on Oct 1, 2009 7:17 PM EDT up reply actions

Fatigue. He’s racked up like 1000 innings. Or the NL could be catching up to him.

by FuquaManuel on Oct 1, 2009 7:19 PM EDT up reply actions

Could just be bad luck as well. I dont remember that well, but I think I watched one game where he gave up 5 runs and it was lots of bloops etc as well as good hits but on good pitches.

by Whack8888 on Oct 1, 2009 7:22 PM EDT up reply actions

It’s definitely concerning. It looks like he’s lined up to be our Game 1 starter, and he hasn’t had back-to-back good starts since August.

by PhillyFriar on Oct 1, 2009 7:21 PM EDT up reply actions

So as long as he pitches crappy tonight, we’re in good shape!

by taco pal on Oct 1, 2009 7:23 PM EDT up reply actions

Until the 2nd round.

by FuquaManuel on Oct 1, 2009 7:23 PM EDT up reply actions

Drat!

by taco pal on Oct 1, 2009 7:24 PM EDT up reply actions

Benny!!

It’s about time Bourn missed a ball.
I get playing the backups a bit…..but wtf with Bruntlett batting 2nd?

by Bilzo on Oct 1, 2009 7:22 PM EDT reply actions

Everybody hits! Woohoo!

by Ritty77 on Oct 1, 2009 7:22 PM EDT reply actions

Jimmy Popup.

by FuquaManuel on Oct 1, 2009 7:25 PM EDT reply actions

was it a high pitch? he swung at

by Bilzo on Oct 1, 2009 7:29 PM EDT up reply actions

I thought more back up guys would be in tonight if for no other reason to let the regulars heal some of the bruises, scrapes etc. Then I thought Charlie probably had to keep some regs in to hopefully give Lee some run support. I am worried about him being our number 1…I just dunno.

by Steve-O- on Oct 1, 2009 7:41 PM EDT reply actions

announcers said Howard is in a fight with Cecil for the RBI crown for the NL for the year. If that’s the case, I’m fine with him playing. I don’t think he looks tired, nor does he play an exhausting position. leave him in there to take his hacks.

by Bilzo on Oct 1, 2009 7:43 PM EDT up reply actions

Really?

Did they say Cecil, or did you?

by NowWhat? on Oct 1, 2009 7:46 PM EDT up reply actions

dirka

that’s me. Prince (obviously)

by Bilzo on Oct 1, 2009 7:47 PM EDT up reply actions

Re: the debate above over whether we’d like to play the Cards, Rockies or Dodgers…. we don’t get to decide. We play the Rockies regardless of our record (assuming the Card’s don’t catch us +1 game)

by Steve J on Oct 1, 2009 7:44 PM EDT reply actions

If Phils win tonight, they’re tied with LAD for best record in NL. Cards would be 2 behind. Also, LAD hosts COL last series so let’s hope Rockies win series 2-1…Cards host Brewers

by Sept.28.Oct.27.Dec.28.2008 on Oct 1, 2009 7:48 PM EDT up reply actions

Paulino pitches around Bako, to get to Lee. We’ll see.

by Ritty77 on Oct 1, 2009 7:47 PM EDT reply actions

seems like a mistake to me…

by Bilzo on Oct 1, 2009 7:47 PM EDT up reply actions

Yeah, if you can get Lee out, you can get Bako out, and lead off with the pitcher.

by Ritty77 on Oct 1, 2009 7:48 PM EDT up reply actions

Benny is our offense tonight.

by Bilzo on Oct 1, 2009 7:57 PM EDT reply actions

“Jimmy popup”.

by Ritty77 on Oct 1, 2009 8:02 PM EDT reply actions

CHoP

Radio crew said he ‘felt something’ in his rehab start today and flew back to Philly to see staff Dr Cicotti.
Watching Bos vs Cle on MLBN. Jason Bay went into a homer trot on a ball that glanced off the Green Monster and got nailed at second (easily). Carrasco pitching for CLE, down 3-0 in 3rd.

by Bilzo on Oct 1, 2009 8:05 PM EDT reply actions

Bruntlett batting 2nd?

Hey, I understand giving Chase Utley a rest, and giving Bruntlett a little playing time…but batting second? Doesn’t Cliff Lee have a better batting average?

by JWoody on Oct 1, 2009 8:08 PM EDT reply actions

Yeah, that’s going to cost us this game. Oh well—if it gets Bruntlett off the playoff roster, that’s a great trade… though it likely won’t.

by dajafi on Oct 1, 2009 8:13 PM EDT up reply actions

How many players on a playoff roster?

by JWoody on Oct 1, 2009 8:18 PM EDT up reply actions

sadly…he’s our goto PR.

by Bilzo on Oct 1, 2009 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions

Yeah...PR because you can't steal first

by JWoody on Oct 1, 2009 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions

Regarding that, who is likely to be left off? How many are allowed?

by Ritty77 on Oct 1, 2009 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions

i think you get 24 just like the regular season. If someone get’s DL’ed mid-series, I think they can be replaced, AND you can reset your roster every new series.

by Bilzo on Oct 1, 2009 8:20 PM EDT up reply actions

25, actually. One too many since Beardo will be the 25th.

by dpb132 on Oct 1, 2009 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions

just struck out for the 3rd time...

Beardo 0-5, with 3 strikeouts.
However, applying the power of positive thinking…at least he made contact and got the ball out of the infield twice.

by JWoody on Oct 1, 2009 10:03 PM EDT up reply actions

DP. Good play Beard.

by Ritty77 on Oct 1, 2009 8:11 PM EDT reply actions

So far this game has played out true to form.

by FuquaManuel on Oct 1, 2009 8:21 PM EDT reply actions

yeah

but thankfully, this doesn’t matter so much.

by Bilzo on Oct 1, 2009 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions

Tough to score runs when 3 of your 4 hits are all by the same guy!

by JWoody on Oct 1, 2009 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions

stupid mlb audio

died on me again…..all games kaput.

by Bilzo on Oct 1, 2009 8:32 PM EDT reply actions

mlb.tv went out, too

That ball hit deep! Way back! You can put it on the boooaaaard...YES!

Long drive into deep right center field! This ball is OUTTA HEEERRRREE!
R.I.P. Harry Kalas 4-13-09

by HappyHuman on Oct 1, 2009 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions

im reduced to yahoo updates.

by Bilzo on Oct 1, 2009 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions

when’s the last time Rollins got an IF single?

by Bilzo on Oct 1, 2009 8:35 PM EDT reply actions

howards hung over

by Sept.28.Oct.27.Dec.28.2008 on Oct 1, 2009 8:37 PM EDT reply actions

by Sept.28.Oct.27.Dec.28.2008 on Oct 1, 2009 8:38 PM EDT reply actions

rollins couldn’t score from 2nd on a 2 out single? musta been cheap!

by Bilzo on Oct 1, 2009 8:41 PM EDT reply actions

It was an infield single to short—Raul just barely beat the tag.

by doubleh on Oct 1, 2009 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions

figgin tejada…I’m glad the astros aren’t in our division.

by Bilzo on Oct 1, 2009 8:49 PM EDT reply actions

Fail, Cliff. Epic fail.

by FuquaManuel on Oct 1, 2009 8:49 PM EDT reply actions

WTF Cliff?

by FuquaManuel on Oct 1, 2009 8:54 PM EDT reply actions

he’s testing out his new pitch, the meatball.

by Bilzo on Oct 1, 2009 8:56 PM EDT reply actions

I kind of don’t mind that Condrey hit a guy, but wish is had been someone who’s really killing us.

by doubleh on Oct 1, 2009 8:58 PM EDT reply actions

jr towles wasn’t playing tonight.

by Bilzo on Oct 1, 2009 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions

I really want to hit Pence, but it’s personal. He’s on my shit list.

by doubleh on Oct 1, 2009 9:02 PM EDT up reply actions

Pence GIDP

Even better than hitting him to my way of thinking.

by JWoody on Oct 1, 2009 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions

Scared to give Ben anything to hit?

by JWoody on Oct 1, 2009 9:08 PM EDT reply actions

would you prefer to:
1) face guy who’s three for three on the night, slugging 1.667 or
2) face beardo.

You can get with this or you can get with that. I think you’ll go with Beardo, cause Beardo’s really crap.

by Bilzo on Oct 1, 2009 9:14 PM EDT up reply actions

Yeah...exactly

the choice…
- pitch to the guy who is 3 for 3
- pitch to the guy who is now batting 0.160
kind-of a no-brainer.
What was Charlie Brown’s batting average in Peanuts?

by JWoody on Oct 1, 2009 9:18 PM EDT up reply actions

ok…..i’ve been half heartedly paying attention to this, but now I see Bourn reaches on single and goes to second on WP. Good night phils. Thanks for last night.

by Bilzo on Oct 1, 2009 9:15 PM EDT reply actions

Don't think the Phils are winning this one. Oh well.

That ball hit deep! Way back! You can put it on the boooaaaard...YES!

Long drive into deep right center field! This ball is OUTTA HEEERRRREE!
R.I.P. Harry Kalas 4-13-09

by HappyHuman on Oct 1, 2009 9:24 PM EDT reply actions

New Pitcher…time to get some runs.

by JWoody on Oct 1, 2009 9:27 PM EDT reply actions

New pitchers, same results.

by doubleh on Oct 1, 2009 9:34 PM EDT up reply actions

Have I mentioned I hate Hunter Pence?

by doubleh on Oct 1, 2009 9:36 PM EDT reply actions

umm...yay, runs

That ball hit deep! Way back! You can put it on the boooaaaard...YES!

Long drive into deep right center field! This ball is OUTTA HEEERRRREE!
R.I.P. Harry Kalas 4-13-09

by HappyHuman on Oct 1, 2009 10:13 PM EDT reply actions

I'm all about being positive

by Wet Luzinski on Oct 1, 2009 10:13 PM EDT reply actions

haha, I was on the phone for a bit and the game was dragging on, I come back and the tieing run is at the plate in the bottom of the 9th!

by Whack8888 on Oct 1, 2009 10:14 PM EDT reply actions

Take a hack Tracy, what have you got to lose!

by Whack8888 on Oct 1, 2009 10:15 PM EDT reply actions

haha nice

by Whack8888 on Oct 1, 2009 10:15 PM EDT up reply actions

by Wet Luzinski on Oct 1, 2009 10:16 PM EDT reply actions

is this a helium molecule?

by Whack8888 on Oct 1, 2009 10:18 PM EDT up reply actions

a positive ion

according to the site

by Wet Luzinski on Oct 1, 2009 10:21 PM EDT up reply actions

haha cool

by Whack8888 on Oct 1, 2009 10:26 PM EDT up reply actions

durnit.

by Wet Luzinski on Oct 1, 2009 10:16 PM EDT reply actions

Damn!

by Whack8888 on Oct 1, 2009 10:17 PM EDT reply actions

I hate the fucking Astros.

by doubleh on Oct 1, 2009 10:19 PM EDT reply actions

13 hits, but only 3 runs?!?

Yikes!

by JWoody on Oct 1, 2009 10:20 PM EDT reply actions

Bruntlett left half of the runners on himself, didn’t he?

by doubleh on Oct 1, 2009 10:21 PM EDT up reply actions

I would positively like to kick Valverde's ass.

by Wet Luzinski on Oct 1, 2009 10:21 PM EDT reply actions

why?

by doubleh on Oct 1, 2009 10:23 PM EDT up reply actions

meh, he just kind of bugs me.

by Wet Luzinski on Oct 1, 2009 10:25 PM EDT up reply actions

The WHOLE team bugs me. How can you pick just one?

by doubleh on Oct 1, 2009 10:26 PM EDT up reply actions

journey of 1,000 miles.

by Wet Luzinski on Oct 1, 2009 10:27 PM EDT up reply actions

Charlie mentioning on postgame that he isn’t counting on Romero being able to pitch in the postseason. Says he isn’t healthy yet and isn’t ready to go out there and compete.

by doubleh on Oct 1, 2009 10:31 PM EDT reply actions