Filthy Sanchez: Giants 5, Phillies 2

by WholeCamels on Aug 19, 2010 10:41 PM EDT

No run support for Cole Hamels has been a running theme the last few weeks. On this night, however, Hamels needed more than just a token showing of offensive support. The left-hander scuffled, allowing three runs in the first inning, and five runs total on seven hits over five innings pitched, as the Phillies fell to the Giants and Jonathan Sanchez by a score of 5-2.

It looked even worse through eight innings, with the Giants' lefty holding the Phillies to a single hit before the start of the ninth. But after a leadoff single by Shane Victorino, and running a 2-0 count on Placido Polanco, manager Bruce Bochy yanked Sanchez in favor of Sergio Romo, who gave up two hits of his own, including a two run double by Mike Sweeney. Closer Brian Wilson was brought in for the one out, three run "Save."

Get 'em next time.

via www.fangraphs.com

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Frustrating loss

But it’s baseball. Move on to the next day, no need to overreact now.

The Mikan Drill

by JoshuaR on Aug 19, 2010 10:53 PM EDT reply actions

There’s really only so many dirty sanchez references one can make. With that said, Giants are a good team and were going to win one eventually.

Also, Braves can lick my dog’s balls. Just because.

Lex clavatoris designati rescindenda est.

by doubleh on Aug 19, 2010 10:59 PM EDT reply actions

Yea the fact this team is 2.5 out with the amount of injuries is pretty amazing. They’re a killer team in September and should hopefully have the full lineup for more than 3 days. Can’t wait for the Braves to finish 2nd and miss the playoffs

by Sept.28.Oct.27.Dec.28.2008 on Aug 19, 2010 11:44 PM EDT reply actions