Dukes of New York, A-Number-One: Phillies 5, Mets 4 (11)

by WholeCamels on Jun 10, 2009 11:09 PM EDT

Another weird, close game, but OH MY GOD WHAT A FINISH!!!!

For starter Cole Hamels, it was a bad combination of having less than his best stuff (to say the least) and having terrible luck, as the Mets pounced for three runs in the third on an equal combination of solid line drives and maddening bloops just past the infield. The Mets took the 4-1 lead to the 7th, when the Phillies strung together a similar inning, tying the game at four runs apiece.

From there, the bullpens took over, with the Mets threatening seriously in the bottom of the ninth only to come away empty handed, and the Phillies getting some unbelieveable bad luck after hard-luck shortstop Jimmy Rollins hit into a scorching line drive double play. Chan Ho Park, despite some drama, pitched two scoreless innings (with some help from an awesome diving catch by Jayson Werth in the 10th) and was matched by Mets closer Francisco Rodriguez.

Then, in the top of the 11th, Chase Utley brought out the hammer with a solo home run to right. Ryan Howard and Raul Ibanez followed with two deep fly balls that barely stayed in the park. New/temporary closer Ryan Madson pitched a perfect 11th for the Save.

The Mets had about a zillion baserunners but, after that third inning, couldn't get anyone home. Lucky for us...

PLAYER OF THE GAME: "Chase Utley, you are the man." - HK (Hereinafter "CUYATM").

via www.fangraphs.com

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I was thinking that the longer the game went, the more significance it would take on when “season in review” time came. Just felt that way.

Better: F-Rod was matched by CHO-Park. Huh.

Beltran’s drop let us climb back in. It wasn’t an easy attempt, but I’ve seen him make it, over and over.

by Wet Luzinski on Jun 10, 2009 11:25 PM EDT reply actions

What makes this game great is that we couldn’t beat the Mets after we smacked around their ace and then they couldn’t beat us after they smacked around ours. Makes last night much more palatable.

For Who? My teammates.

For What? To Win.

How Much? Where do I sign?

by jonk on Jun 10, 2009 11:26 PM EDT reply actions

From the start of the 2008 season, we haven’t beaten the Mets all that much. But every time we do, it’s agonizing for them. Like this one. My favorite win this year, I think.

by dajafi on Jun 10, 2009 11:50 PM EDT reply actions

MLB Network calls Yankees/Red Sox “rivalry game of the day.”

sigh…

http://www.thegoodphight.com

by WholeCamels on Jun 10, 2009 11:53 PM EDT reply actions

could they ever say it wasn’t and not expect a shitstorm?

by Wet Luzinski on Jun 11, 2009 12:00 AM EDT up reply actions

Fangraphs question

I understand the top part is the win probability, but what does the bar graph at the bottom represent?

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 Jun 11, 2009 12:05 AM EDT reply actions

Leverage. I think.

by FuquaManuel on Jun 11, 2009 12:12 AM EDT up reply actions

How is Yanks/Red Sox rivalry game of the day when the outcome so far this season has been pretty much predetermined? The Sox own the Yanks 7 games to zilch.

I saw some of that game. Not really all that exciting. I’m calling shenanigans.

by doubleh on Jun 11, 2009 12:05 AM EDT reply actions

Because rivalries aren’t defined by the outcome but by other things.

No matter how much the cowboys suck – eagles cowboys is a rivalry – there’s history – there’s a long running ‘feud’

and of course there’s ratings

"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 Jun 11, 2009 9:38 AM EDT up reply actions

underrated about this game is that, with a series with the yankees coming right up and k-rod pitching 3 innings in the last two days, I doubt theyll use him tomorrow

by char6587 on Jun 11, 2009 12:40 AM EDT reply actions