Back-Up Plan: Phillies 7, Nationals 1

by WholeCamels on Sep 29, 2010 9:48 PM EDT

WASHINGTON - SEPTEMBER 29: Ben Francisco #10 of the Philadelphia Phillies is congratulated by Mike Sweeney #5 and Ryan Howard #6 after hitting a home run in the second inning against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on September 29 2010 in Washington DC. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)

The Phillies' B-squad pummeled the Nationals early and often tonight, as back-ups Mike Sweeney, John Mayberry, Jr., and Ben Francisco combining for four home runs en route to a 7-1 victory tonight in DC.

The make-shift 4-5-6 hitters combined for six of the Phillies' eight hits and drove in all of the team's runs. Francisco slugged two homers and drove in three.

Starter Joe Blanton was sharp, going seven innings and allowing just three hits and an unearned run. The 2008 Bullpen Kings - J.C. Romero, Ryan Madson, and Brad Lidge - combined for perfect eighth and ninth innings.

Sooooo... what are youse guys doing tomorrow?

via www.fangraphs.com

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Tomorrow I’ll be rooting for the Padres as they continue their likely futile run for the wild card.

by RaptorLC on Sep 29, 2010 9:53 PM EDT reply actions

U rather the Padres tahn Braves?

"We are the borg. Resistance is futile."

by Borg_Queen on Sep 29, 2010 9:58 PM EDT up reply actions

Very much so, and not just because of my 20 year hatred of the Braves.

The Phillies should be able to roll over the Padres in a postseason series, especially a short one – consider that the Padres would have no home field advantage throughout the entire series given the Phillies sustained dominance at Petco.

The Padres are the weakest looking of the postseason contenders going into it, especially if they look to face the Phillies first. I’d prefer that the Braves stay out of it mainly because I don’t trust the Reds to knock them out of the NLDS, and I just fucking hate them anyway.

by RaptorLC on Sep 29, 2010 10:02 PM EDT up reply actions

What would really suck is if we cross our fingers for the Padres to make it, and then they do and beat us. Not that I disagree with your assessment – I think you’re right. At the same time, they’re still a pretty good team and it’s still a crapshoot.

by taco pal on Sep 29, 2010 11:12 PM EDT up reply actions

I disagree with the Getty picture caption, as Howard doesn’t seem to be doing anything all that congratulatory there.

by taco pal on Sep 29, 2010 10:01 PM EDT reply actions

This picture was most likely taken after the ass hammering.

by RaptorLC on Sep 29, 2010 10:05 PM EDT up reply actions

10th Inning just finished

I would seriously suggest watching it. It does follow the obvious story lines, and the Yanks and Sox do take center stage for a while, but its still a beautiful piece of work. Plus, they use the Harry call in the montage at the end. :)

by NowWhat? on Sep 29, 2010 10:06 PM EDT reply actions

Watching the Yankees game, I might have figured out their success a bit...

Jeter just walked on what was at best a 2-4 count, and possibly a 1-5 count. Fun times.

by RaptorLC on Sep 29, 2010 10:38 PM EDT reply actions

What did you expect- the mighty Jeter to K— really? Unpossible!

by dannijd on Sep 29, 2010 11:21 PM EDT up reply actions

CSN Philly is re-airing Roy Halladay’s perfect game tomorrow night at 7. So I guess that’s something to do tomorrow?

Now that's what I call high quality H2O!

by Justin F. on Sep 30, 2010 1:09 AM EDT reply actions

1:09 AM, so I guess it is tonight at 7 then?

Now that's what I call high quality H2O!

by Justin F. on Sep 30, 2010 1:11 AM EDT up reply actions

So, in the second game of the Mets/Brewers DH, Bush beat Dickey. I believe this is a fine occasion to whip out the “TWSS”. Har de har.

My good Lord.

Lex clavatoris designati rescindenda est.

by doubleh on Sep 30, 2010 1:31 AM EDT reply actions

What an odd turn of events. Normally it is Dickey who beats Bush.

Now that's what I call high quality H2O!

by Justin F. on Sep 30, 2010 2:09 AM EDT up reply actions

And even when he ius not pitching v. the Phillies the Dickey jokes continue!

by dannijd on Sep 30, 2010 10:40 AM EDT up reply actions

This picture needs more hugs…. And a better caption.

"I tried to run him over but Eli had his big boy pads on and he kind of stopped me from getting in the end zone. The next time I’ll try to jump over his head.’’ - Asante Samuel

by foos05 on Sep 30, 2010 8:16 AM EDT via mobile reply actions