Screaming for Vengeance: Braves 6, Phillies 3 (11)
by WholeCamels on Jul 6, 2010 11:43 PM EDT
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PrintIt was borderline miraculous that the Phillies stayed in this game as long as they did. Despite collecting just three hits on the night, and two during the first nine innings, the Phillies hung in behind a workmanlike performance by Cole Hamels, plating three runs and sending the game to extra innings, where two famous Phillies' victims got their just desserts.
After loading the bases in the top of the first, Hamels allowed just a single run on a double play groundout by Troy Glaus. The Phillies scored their first two runs on a two-run homer by Raul Ibanez in the bottom of the first inning. Atlanta took a 3-2 lead in the top of the seventh on a line drive home run by Martin Prado. Hamels finished the night with three runs allowed in seven innings, with eight strikeouts, eight hits, and two walks.
The Phillies' second hit, an RBI triple by Ryan Howard with no outs in the bottom of the seventh, looked like the start of a rally. But, as is the custom these days, the punchless Phillies stranded Howard at third. The Phillies didn't score again.
The patchwork bullpen blew things apart in the top of the eleventh. David Herndon, after allowing a leadoff single to Yunel Escobar, coughed up an RBI Phillie killer Matt Diaz. The game was then put out of reach by 2008 World Series final out Eric Hinske, who hit a two run bomb off Mike Zagurski, giving the Braves a 6-3, one that would hold as Billy Wagner recorded his 18th save of the season in the bottom of the inning off his old mates.
The Phillies try to secure a series victory tomorrow behind Jamie Moyer.
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It’s a miracle we were in this as long as we were. We have to get more offensive production from the “regulars.”
Agreed, although at this point, I am not picky— more offensive production pleez!
by dannijd on Jul 7, 2010 12:34 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
The last two games, the problem has been Jimmy and Shane, specifically. Not the others, so much.
I know J-Roll isn’t able to play at full speed yet, so this is being rather tough on him, but life is tough sometimes. I don’t know what Shane’s excuse is.
Although… Jimmy having his first post injuries stolen base was a breakthrough. I don’t know either… But Jimmy and Shane are growing more and more frustrating by the day.
by dannijd on Jul 7, 2010 12:58 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
If Jimmy keeps making contact like he did tonight, I could see him going on a tear really soon. Shane is anyone’s guess.
That is the thing about tonight’s game— it seemed like a lot of BABIP Hell— there was less than one strikeout per inning (7 in 11 innings), compared to 13 strikeouts by Phillies pitching. I was watching the game on AtBat for iPhone, which unfortunately does not do very well with hit placement. Were there a lot of well hit balls finding gloves, or a lot of bad contact?
by dannijd on Jul 7, 2010 1:23 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Is there anyway that our defense could get in on the phenomenon by oh say tomorrow?
by dannijd on Jul 7, 2010 2:02 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Honestly I can’t tell you want your gonna get with Moyer. He defies explaination. I’m just enoying the ride he has taken us on so far this season.
Agreed… He is one of the things about this team this year that has made me smile.
So this magneticism of ball toward glove is pitcher specific… I am much disappointed, as I was hoping to get the right kind of magnets in the Phillies gloves forthwith.
by dannijd on Jul 7, 2010 2:22 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Me either on nights like tonight… Unit there are just enough nights like Monday night and last Saturday to keep me watching.
by dannijd on Jul 7, 2010 12:56 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
I’m mad as hell and I’m not going to take this anymore!
2005 Chicago White Sox. 2006 Chicago Rush. 2008 Philadelphia Phillies. 2009-10 Chicago Blackhawks. CHAMPIONS.
Please don’t abandon the ship— you will miss the fun!
by dannijd on Jul 7, 2010 12:58 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
75 percent win expectancy in the 7th inning, like Sunday. Cue my “lack of killer instinct” calls to WIP tomorrow. They got no hustle skip, no heart neither.
But skip I have 27 homeruns today!
by Sept.28.Oct.27.Dec.28.2008 on Jul 7, 2010 2:01 AM EDT up reply actions
You guys will win tomorrow
the Braves couldn’t hit Jamie Moyer if their lives depended on it.
"Sharks have a week dedicated to Jason Heyward."
METS: My Entire Team Sucks.
lol
"Tony Gwynn made sacrifices. Cal Ripken made sacrifices. I'm not sure Derek Jeter made sacrifices given the ungodly deep pockets the Yankees have." - Chipper Jones
by MBL1 on Jul 7, 2010 11:38 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
I know man. I know.
I’m fairly sure I could do a whole season’s worth of game recap titles with just heavy metal band/album/song names. That might be my 2011 challenge.
i.e., game winning suicide squeeze = “Suicide Solution”
http://www.thegoodphight.com
I was thinking the same thing. I also thought that this visual aid could illustrate the horrible attempt they made the other night. I mean yeah we struggle in the manufacturing runs depart. but I didn’t think they’d try to pull of something like that esp. after the Braves picked up on it. I laughed and thought ‘’yeah right Cox like the Phillies are gonna try that you over managing fart." Well needless to say the sneaker wasn’t too tasty.
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