Pyrrhic Victory: Phillies 10, Nationals 6 (12)
by WholeCamels on May 16, 2009 8:41 AM EDT
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If there's ever a crazy win where you almost wish the team had lost under normal circumstances, this would be one of those victories.
The Phillies burned through their bullpen, including today's expected Game 2 starter JA Happ, in locking down a 10-6 victory over the Washington Nationals.
Brad Lidge, again, was ineffective. Although he surrendered only one truly hard-hit ball (Willy Harris' two run double that tied the game), he blew two run lead for his second blown Save in seven chances, allowing the Nats to tie the game and 6-6 and send the contest to extra innings.
From there out, the Phillies pen took control, with JA Happ pitching two masterful innings in relief, easily setting down the heart of the Nationals' batting order on swinging strikeouts. And the offense capitalized on the Hindenburg disaster that is Kip Wells, tacking a four spot on the beleaguered righty.
After the game, the Phillies announced that utility space-filler Miguel Cairo would be designated for assignment, and Drew Carpenter would be recalled from AAA Lehigh Valley to start today's second game.
And the Phillies go into today's twin bill with virtually no bullpen and needing a quality start from this guy. Should be a fun day, all around.
PLAYER OF THE GAME: JA Happ, who deserves a shot and may never get one at this rate... Ryan Howard, despite a huge three run homer that gave the Phillies the lead in the 7th, looked awful in his other five at-bats.
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So Cairo was DFA’d, does this mean that Jason Donald is brought up when the Phils send Carpenter back down?
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by WanderingMoses on May 16, 2009 9:20 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It’s possible. Probably more likely to be Cervenak or something…
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by WholeCamels on May 16, 2009 9:32 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I could actually get behind bringing Mayberry up. Yeah he’s a mistake hitter right now, but at least when he makes contact the ball will go very far.
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by WholeCamels on May 16, 2009 9:34 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
not sure whether it was pyrrhic anymore
the nats used up 3 of their 7 bullpen guys who are probably not available having thrown 35 pitches or more. i added some notes to the series preview with reliever pitch counts from yesterday since today is a doubleheader and all. i think the nats might be in worse shape than the phils today, especially if we knock olsen out early.
by Matt Swartz on May 16, 2009 9:42 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I’m touching on lots of that in the game thread later, check back in around 1 pm
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by WholeCamels on May 16, 2009 9:48 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
So I think the prevailing logic for the double header today is MUST WIN the fist one and just pray for the second.
by FuquaManuel on May 16, 2009 11:25 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i dunno. daniel cabrera is very bad. i really think we might have a better shot at the second game.
by Matt Swartz on May 16, 2009 12:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
probably. he’s walked more than twice as many as he has struck out this year.
by Matt Swartz on May 16, 2009 12:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good god! Makes you appreciate what you’ve got, I guess.
by FuquaManuel on May 16, 2009 12:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Indeed, if you think we’re the ones who are doomed, imagine being a Nats fan.
by Wet Luzinski on May 16, 2009 12:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh wait, all I had to do was remember 1996-2002. And…..I’m there.
by Wet Luzinski on May 16, 2009 12:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sounds like this was a wild game. I was out with friends and checking the score on my phone every half-hour or so—lots of back and forth.
I think a short time-out for Lidge, from the closer’s spot if not the active roster, is probably appropriate. He’s just not right.
by dajafi on May 16, 2009 11:55 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He’s the one that got the unnecessary contract extension mid-season last year right?
"Someone created the box score," Morey says, "and he should be shot."
Blocked shots — they look great, but unless you secure the ball afterward, you haven’t helped your team all that much.
by jemagee on May 16, 2009 12:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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