He's Got This: Phillies 11, Cardinals 6
by WholeCamels on Oct 1, 2011 8:44 PM EDT
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We were wrong to doubt you, Phillies. We were wrong, Roy. We were insolent.
Roy Halladay settled in after allowing a three run home run to Lance Berkman in the top of the first inning, retiring the final 21 batters he faced after allowing a leadoff single in the second, and the Phillies exploded for 11 runs in the sixth, seventh, and eighth innings en route to an 11-6 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals, and a 1-0 series lead in the National League Division Series.
From the second through eighth innings, Halladay was just as dominant as he was in last year's NLDS Game One against the Reds, allowing just a single flyball out, striking out eight, and cruising despite the Cardinals holding a lead for most of the night.
Cardinals starter Kyle Lohse started brilliantly, keeping the Phillies off the board for the first three innings and allowing just an unearned run in the fourth after Cardinals third baseman David Freese dropped a two out foul pop from Shane Victorino, who would then single in a run.
Things really fell apart from for Lohse in the sixth however. With one out and runners on first and second, Cardinals manager Tony LaRussa chose to leave Lohse in the game to face Ryan Howard rather than swap in a lefty reliever. LaRussa chose... Poorly.
Boom. Upper deck blast from Howard on a full count to give the Phillies a 4-3 lead.
Shane Victorino would single, and Raul Ibanez would follow up with another smash home run to extend the lead to 6-3.
The Phillies would add on in the seventh with a Ryan Howard sacrifice fly and RBI singles from Shane Victorino and Raul Ibanez, and two more in the eighth thanks to a two-run single from Hunter Pence.
The Cardinals would score three garbage time runs in the ninth off Michael Stutes, who did not exactly look postseason ready but honestly that's like complaining that the free ice cream cone is too small. Ryan Madson struck out pinch hitter Matt Holliday to close it out.
Oh, Cliff Lee pitches tomorrow. Tee hee.
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Oh stutesy, I don’t want to see you in a single postseason inning from here on out.
We've come to bury Caesar, not praise him.
I wasn’t that dismayed by the inning, it just never got completely on track. I think the problem was the leadoff walk. I don’t know why Chooch called so many sliders. That’s a classic “fastball only” appearance. It surely was an ugly inning, but then he threw a lot more strikes and couldn’t get a ball hit anybody. Then it was hit to Chase, who made an awful play. I know this whole thing is a stretch, but I would have been more upset if he walked a ton of guys and looked tight.
to be fair he got BABIP’d quite a bit. All those groundballs squirting through was just weird.
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by Veni Vidi Vici on Oct 1, 2011 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions
Fair enough. I just haven’t trusted him for the last month and a half and I guess I am biased against Stutes.
We've come to bury Caesar, not praise him.
by VanceinmyPants on Oct 1, 2011 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions
Agree completely. Any one of them could’ve been a double play quite easily. Instead, they were all hits.
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Stutes & Blanton both on the roster over Herndon? Let’s hope that error is corrected for the next series.
did you try refreshing? or going off the page and coming back
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by Veni Vidi Vici on Oct 1, 2011 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions
Haha. Hey Cole_Hamels_Can, don’t reply to this if you’re a big loser!
Luxury rap, the Hermes of verses. Sophisticated ignorance, write my curses in cursive
by Eaglesadvocate on Oct 1, 2011 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions 3 recs
Yeah mine is working now… but it keeps now going on and off… I don’t know what’s up.
by Cole_Hamels_Can on Oct 1, 2011 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions
Aww man
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by Eaglesadvocate on Oct 1, 2011 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions
You always know the right thing to say.
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by Eaglesadvocate on Oct 1, 2011 9:47 PM EDT up reply actions
Happens to me every once in a while. Are you using Internet Explorer? If so, try closing and re-opening the browser, or rebooting the computer.
If you’re using something else, I have no idea.
In fairness....
A stick shift in a fast car is fun as hell to drive.
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by Ed Van Chimp on Oct 1, 2011 10:20 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
I suck at stick in all honesty, but it adds some interest to the usual boredom of driving.
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by Ed Van Chimp on Oct 1, 2011 10:39 PM EDT up reply actions
Nothing wrong with the stick shift. It’s the only way to drive a car.
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by WanderingMoses on Oct 1, 2011 10:20 PM EDT up reply actions
Except if you’re someone who hates driving, like me.
What kind of plane is it? Oh, it's a big pretty white plane with red stripes, curtains in the windows and wheels and it looks like a big ol' Tylenol.
Or like me who has to sit on the Beltway….but otherwise it’s a blast.
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by WanderingMoses on Oct 1, 2011 10:26 PM EDT up reply actions
DEATH TO THE SLIDING COMPOUND MITER SAW, LONG LIVE THE RADIAL ARM!
God, radial arm saws, I miss them. The sliding compound miter saw lacks the the throat depth and are just not as stable the classic radial arm which though a bitch to square, stays square much longer than their sad trombone replacement. Too many moving parts for the sliding compound miter saw (ima gon call it SCMS, for the sake of my typing, the less words the better) and not heavy enough to deal with all the stresses they are subjected to. Terrific albeit expensive site saws for trim (esp for crown moulding), or framing applications like post and beam houses and roofs as well as other finer cabinetry applications but with more slop and tear outs than a properly tuned radial arm saw. Now this is the miter saw I would love to have. I used it alot on decks, post + beam stuff, landscaping ties. It quite the haus.
The Makita LS1440 14" . It’s heavy and uncomplicated – no slides or compound action but it cuts at a true 90 to the base and there’s hardly any blade wobble.
Blade diameter : 14" (350 mm ) / Arbor : 1" (26 mm) / No load speed : 3,200 RPM / AMPS: (120V) 12.0 / Overall Dim (L x W x H): 21" x 24" x 17-1/4" / Net weight : 66.0 lbs. (29.7 kg) (When it comes to shop tools , I chase after the heifers).
My ideal choice for a sliding compound is FestTool’s Kapex KS 120 but it costs a mega fuckton. I don’t know it your familiar with FestTool but they are a German company and for me, the gold standard for power tools. Because taxes are so high and space a premium in Germany, it’s too cost prohibitive for smaller outfits to maintain shops. The FestTool Circular Saw and Router guided rail systems let’s you build factory grade cabinets without the shop. And the dust systems – there is not fucking dust. Speaking of which, the sanders are unfucking believable. The guide rail saw and router are more for sheet and panel goods and their expense is really only justified for a cabinetmaker than a woodworker. The sanders however are reasonably priced and it doesn’t matter what form of wood product you build with, everbody sands. Also they make a jigsaw; tracks much truer than any other jigsaw I’ve ever used. You can look at the full line using the link I provided to the saw. Be warned it’s hardcore German tool p0rn. Beautiful machines inside and out.
Oh and I don’t own the Kapex KS120 but if were gonna drop 660 to 800 dollars for a SCMS, I’d just save for the FestTool.
Somehow I knew you'd chime in here. ;)
The Festools are very cool—my uncle has their track saw which is unbelievably versatile, but a bit of a pain in the ass for certain cuts like long rips. I think it cost about six billion dollars, though.
My radial saw is an old Delta, kinda like this, but not exactly:
It works great, but it’s got some real limitations—it takes a lot of work to get it (and keep it) accurate and square. A little over a year ago, I tore it apart to re-square it all, and when I checked a couple weeks ago, it’s getting out of alignment again. It’s pretty high maintenance, it’s a climb cutter, so the blade will attack you if you’re not careful. But even with all that, it’s the most TOOLBAGGY* tool I’ve got.
*: Versatile.
If I had the money, I’d probably go for a new RAS before I bought a SCMS or even a MS like your Makita. Great tools, sure, but there’s something about the old school that I love.
...
While we’re on the subject of old saws, though, my favorite saw is my old Delta Sawbuck:
Small 8" blade, easy to adjust, stays relatively square. Perfect for 2x stock.
Hmmm. It shouldn’t be going out that fast. Maybe some stripped parts or just worn surfaces of the adjustment mechanism? Happened the the fence on our shop’s DJ-20 jointer. Probably can’t find a replacement and let’s face it, you won’t get help from Delta, the company now and alot of their new line blows. (BTW alot of the engineers who left Delta in disgust went on to start Steel City). “Blows” is relative here. It depends on your needs. In a public shop like I ran, the old line Deltas, fucking tanks, the new line – I was always working on those fuckers. Sounds like you might need a machinist or have to play Tool MacGuyver. Know any gearheads, I mean serious racing ones? They do alot of modification work and even machine their own custom parts, they excell at thinking outside the box and might be able to help if it’s an old part that Smelta no longer carries.
Oh wait. It took a year before you had any problems? Or did you just re-check it after a year? If it stayed true for a year, that’s pretty good.
I hadn’t used it between, probably early May and just a couple weeks ago, so I checked it again.
It’s old, so I’m not too heartbroken about it, but the adjusters are getting really worn. One of my shop projects this winter is to tear it down and rebuild it again, and try to replace a couple parts. I don’t know any racing machinists, but I have a buddy who builds trailers. He should be able to help.
In fairness, though, when I say it’s “getting out of alignment again,” it’s not all whacked out or anything. Just a little off (probably 12 degree), but enough to bother me.
Headline ideas
finally some
RUN SUPPORT
of course it was the
ROY AND RYAN SHOW
as
PHILS DEAL CARDS A BLOW
and better yet
PHILS CALL CARDS’ BLUFF
or the obvious but somewhat gratuitous
CARDS, LIKE METS, BLOW
or the basic truth of the matter:
SWITCH TURNED ON IN FOURTH INNING.
I felt like I thought it hit me - Chase Utley
Highest Scoring Team Since Utley Joined Them™
I wonder if I can program a key to spit that out, even though it’s preaching to the choir?
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Celebrating over 50 years of slightly more Phils wins than losses: 1961-2011
On a similar note: AP reports that the Phillies are now 8-0 this year when they have their regular eight position players (counting Pence) in the starting lineup.
I was hoping LaRussa would age 100 years before our eyes and then explode into dust…but I guess I’ll just have to be happy with a Phillies win.
You sure he hasn't done that already?
I mean, he is pretty damn ugly.
That scene definitely gave me nightmares as a kid. Ditto for the end of Raiders of the Lost Ark
Luxury rap, the Hermes of verses. Sophisticated ignorance, write my curses in cursive
by Eaglesadvocate on Oct 1, 2011 9:00 PM EDT up reply actions
Give Howard a lot of credit: he handled Lohse all night, and won the game with the superb AB in the sixth. Agree it was uncharactistic of TLR not to go all reliever-crazy, but Howard had to deliver and he did.
As for Halladay… just wow. After the tactical mistake of pitching around Pujols to face Berkman, who’s hurt him before, he couldn’t have been better.
by dajafi on Oct 1, 2011 8:58 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
It really was a great at-bat. It was like a welterweight slapping away punches and then POW!!! the heavyweight steps in.
by flyersfaninchicago on Oct 1, 2011 11:24 PM EDT up reply actions
I’m not gonna lie I was losing the faith there for an inning or two. The big piece restored all sanity though. Huge win. Halladay was absolutely dominant after that rough start
by aPHILLYated on Oct 1, 2011 9:03 PM EDT via iPhone app reply actions 1 recs
Not gonna lie either
About two seconds after Berkman’s shot landed I was cursing that we should have let the Braves win. Lol
cant wait for howard vs edwin jackson
I hate new york.
by XxActionJacksonxX on Oct 1, 2011 9:06 PM EDT reply actions
FINALLY, THE GIFFENING!!!!!!
. a] The snarky well chosen Raiders reference, framed and centered. Check.
. b] The well composed, perfectly frozen moment that takes you back to the game at the perfect moment of joy and
dread, framed and centered. Check
.c] And the kill – a most excellent animated gif from a different sport celebration to show the universality of the “dayum”
framed and centered. Check.
.Grade:
.
. Four Kurgans and, oh yes,
.
. a Plissken
the Hollywood Doctor scene in Escape from LA is still one of the creepier things I’ve ever seen
I eat sentimentality for breakfast, but stats stop me dead in my tracks
by CoburnsCuddleBuddy on Oct 1, 2011 10:51 PM EDT up reply actions
So NYY/DET losing their game one starters favors DET right? Since NYY has the weaker starting rotation?
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7-3 Rangers.
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Per Haymen
Russell martin has been terrific in all aspects of game. His numbers don’t do him justice. A steal at $4M
Are we 100% sure he’s a baseball “expert”?
I mean, not only is the tweet wrong, but it doesn’t even make sense. If Martins numbers are bad, how is he perfect? That like me tweeting “Despite his numbers, Roy Halladay is not a great pitcher.”
I could see saying that on the defensive side, since defensive metrics, especially for catchers, are shaky. Batting metrics are pretty solid, though, and Martin’s below average on that side of the game.
Bob.
Just got back.
That is all.
by Chutley's Impressed by Mac's Speed on Oct 1, 2011 9:39 PM EDT reply actions
under review to see if it’s a home run. Unfortunately for the Yankees there are no TV cameras in the vicinity
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by Veni Vidi Vici on Oct 1, 2011 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions
ok, who the hell attends a major league game but goes into an “eek a rat” pose if a ball is hit towards them.
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Perhaps, of course as history has shown if that happens in a Yankees game in the playoffs then fan interference is not called and the kid becomes an instant celebrity. Something that was running through my head during the whole Bartman special: Could you imagine if a similar situation happened at a phillies game and the fans treated the perpetrator as they treated Bartman? Philadelphia fans would never hear the end of it, but Chicago fans are seen as “loyal” and “passionate” fans.
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by Veni Vidi Vici on Oct 1, 2011 9:48 PM EDT up reply actions
That documentary certainly did not portray Cubs fans in a nice light, at least in my opinion.
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oh I agree, but if it happened in philadelphia we’d have to hear about it at least once a week, along with booing Santa Claus and throwing batteries and booing Mike Schmidt.
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by Veni Vidi Vici on Oct 1, 2011 9:52 PM EDT up reply actions
prepare the sacrifices.
We've come to bury Caesar, not praise him.
by VanceinmyPants on Oct 1, 2011 10:05 PM EDT up reply actions
Evan Longoria is ridiculous.
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OT
So the Weird Al special is on Comedy Central. I never thought he was really funny to begin with, but man this is painful to watch.
My “uncle” (mom’s best friend’s boyfriend) used to play in his band. Supposedly he’s a really nice guy.
Bob.
he is. I met him once he talked with a group of us for a good while.
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by Veni Vidi Vici on Oct 1, 2011 9:51 PM EDT up reply actions
I love how you had to describe your relationship with your “uncle” to a bunch of strangers on the internet haha. But yeah I can see that. Or, I couldn’t picture him being a dick haha
I’m used to describing my family relationships – I have a step-grandmother, and also have adopted relatives, so I get all sorts of step-relatives, relatives that aren’t related by blood, and family friends that are closer than most of the family.
And I hate being inaccurate.
Bob.
Yeah when I was younger my parents made us call all their close friends Aunts and Uncles…some of those carried over to now, which leads to some confusion.
by Cole_Hamels_Can on Oct 1, 2011 10:06 PM EDT up reply actions
Lol @ the Golden State gif
Might as well just hand them over.
by All ur Aces R Belong to Us on Oct 1, 2011 10:01 PM EDT reply actions
Seriously. Still lolling.
About to call an ambulolnce.
Might as well just hand them over.
by All ur Aces R Belong to Us on Oct 1, 2011 10:02 PM EDT up reply actions
that really is a perfect depiction of the crowd reaction in my section tonight and that reminded me of the bomb he hit over the Powerade sign into the 3rd deck off a Sharon Martis hanging slider.
Joe Savery is good people
YES. It was like the fist pump on icecream4chooch.com.
Better to say a player hit a home run, rather than he "walloped"‘ or "‘blasted"‘ or "cracked" it. Home runs are also homers, but avoid calling them "dingers," "‘jacks," "bombs," "taters" and "four-baggers." Pitchers can pitch two-hitters, but avoid "twirling" or "chucking" or "fireballing." And teams try to reach the World Series instead of the "Fall Classic." In short, avoid hackneyed words and phrases.
-AP World Series Style Guide
by LeepinLizardz on Oct 2, 2011 2:55 PM EDT up reply actions
I went through my entire littany of curse words after the first inning, and then I had to leave the house but checked the score obsessively—just kept muttering to myself, “Doc will hold it and they will hit Lohse eventually, he stinks,” I must have looked crazy. After Howard hit the bomb, suddenly the world made sense again.
Ahhhhh.
What kind of plane is it? Oh, it's a big pretty white plane with red stripes, curtains in the windows and wheels and it looks like a big ol' Tylenol.
12-0
Phils now 12-0 in Postseason games attended by yours truly….and I’ll be there tomorrow night so chalk it up!
Joe Savery is good people
That’s some streak, friend.
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by Eaglesadvocate on Oct 1, 2011 10:10 PM EDT up reply actions
Man, I hate the Yankees.
What kind of plane is it? Oh, it's a big pretty white plane with red stripes, curtains in the windows and wheels and it looks like a big ol' Tylenol.
Is he related to Liam Nissan?
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by Eaglesadvocate on Oct 1, 2011 10:11 PM EDT up reply actions
I’m going to presume you mean Richard Gere…..
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by Veni Vidi Vici on Oct 1, 2011 10:12 PM EDT up reply actions
Nissan? Like the car?
What kind of plane is it? Oh, it's a big pretty white plane with red stripes, curtains in the windows and wheels and it looks like a big ol' Tylenol.
Haha good call. Neeson* And: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CvUxdQ4q-Lg
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by Eaglesadvocate on Oct 1, 2011 10:15 PM EDT up reply actions
Still not out of the woods yet though.
Gotta win two more games.
I shit you people not...
I layered tonight because I knew it might get chilly. I had a red long-sleeve on, and then I put my Ryan Howard t-shirt on, and topped it off with my Raul Ibanez jersey.
Hey it worked… you better do that every night now Sisko
by Cole_Hamels_Can on Oct 1, 2011 10:13 PM EDT up reply actions
What happens if you don’t have a player tee of the jersey you own? Like, I don’t have a chooch tee, so I usually wear whatever pitcher is playing that day, and since I somehow always see the non ace’s, I usually wear someone that is playing.
“Fister pulled for relief.”
One sentence. Infinite meanings.
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by Veni Vidi Vici on Oct 1, 2011 10:15 PM EDT up reply actions
No need to change that.
We've come to bury Caesar, not praise him.
by VanceinmyPants on Oct 1, 2011 10:17 PM EDT up reply actions
Robinson Cano just killed a baseball. Grand slam. 8-1 Yankees.
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I think I’ll go watch anything else now. Got dirty Yankee cooties.
What kind of plane is it? Oh, it's a big pretty white plane with red stripes, curtains in the windows and wheels and it looks like a big ol' Tylenol.
Rays-Rangers are still on TNT. 8-6 Rangers in the 8th. Decent game.
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Decent football games on too. Though I must day Rangers Rays is a barnburner
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by Ed Van Chimp on Oct 1, 2011 10:23 PM EDT up reply actions
Is there anything more soulcrushing in sports than the Yankees winning?
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Not so much soulcrushing as disappointing in a “there really isn’t a God” kind of way.
What kind of plane is it? Oh, it's a big pretty white plane with red stripes, curtains in the windows and wheels and it looks like a big ol' Tylenol.
I mean....
I believe in god, but he totally had to be on the Yanks side to get them to miss Verlander like that. Which angers me.
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by Ed Van Chimp on Oct 1, 2011 10:29 PM EDT up reply actions
God can’t be a Yankees fan. Satan is in on this somehow. /s
What kind of plane is it? Oh, it's a big pretty white plane with red stripes, curtains in the windows and wheels and it looks like a big ol' Tylenol.
LOL, I saw them in concert in college. I actually enjoyed them live, but then again I’m a big Ted Nugent fan. Music only, not politics and such.
What kind of plane is it? Oh, it's a big pretty white plane with red stripes, curtains in the windows and wheels and it looks like a big ol' Tylenol.
absolutely the worst of the “supergroups” and that’s saying something.
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by Veni Vidi Vici on Oct 1, 2011 10:44 PM EDT up reply actions
Good point. And really if you look at how the Angels consistently outperform their run differential in the standings….
Going with the sold their soul reasoning. You have hooked me in.
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by Ed Van Chimp on Oct 1, 2011 10:36 PM EDT up reply actions
Wow. That’s incredibly stupid. I feel dumber, now, having seen about 20 seconds of that commercial. Shame on you.
that was awesome
Just slip it in, zip it and get lazy. Just slip it in, zip it and get lazy. Just slip it in, zip it and get lazy. Just slip it in, zip it and get lazy. Just slip it in, zip it and get lazy .Just slip it in, zip it and get lazy. Just slip it in, zip it and get lazy. Just slip it in, zip it and get lazy. Just slip it in, zip it and get lazy…..
I missed that commercial, what is it?
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by Veni Vidi Vici on Oct 1, 2011 10:32 PM EDT up reply actions
Click the link.
Don’t actually lick it, but pretend to, and then pretend to be horrified that people woulb buy what amounts to a trashbag made of fleece.
some kneejerk reactions…yes you would be the talk of the tailgate if you wore that. could have done without the “uh oh gotta go?” moment. I wanna buy the pink one and do my best Little Mac in Punch-Out impersonation.
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by Veni Vidi Vici on Oct 1, 2011 10:39 PM EDT up reply actions
Rays down to their last out. aka something awesome’s about to happen.
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My Son
Saw the HR and said, and I quote, “My boy, Howard, crushed that pitch.” He’s 5. LOL.
What kind of plane is it? Oh, it's a big pretty white plane with red stripes, curtains in the windows and wheels and it looks like a big ol' Tylenol.
Your son is… awesome.
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by Ed Van Chimp on Oct 1, 2011 10:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Well, I’m glad I missed the ninth… Yeesh. Still, nice to have some playoff garbage time to experiment with. Also, not burning Halladay with a meaningless inning is good by me. Too bad they had to use Madson.
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I shot the Albatross."
by RememberthePhitans on Oct 1, 2011 10:36 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
It was to an extent some babip magic and honestly not as bad as the boxscore. Stutes def didn’t impress, but he wasn’t getting rocked.
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by Ed Van Chimp on Oct 1, 2011 10:38 PM EDT up reply actions
Did Stutes give up anything that wasn’t a ground ball?
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by Veni Vidi Vici on Oct 1, 2011 10:42 PM EDT up reply actions
No but he couldn’t find the plate. It wasn’t like he was pitching well and getting BABIP’d. He was pitching poorly and had some bad batted ball luck.
Pretty accurate description. He definitely was not pitching well, but he wasn’t getting hit is how I’d describe it.
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by Ed Van Chimp on Oct 1, 2011 10:48 PM EDT up reply actions
He wasn’t being aggressive like one should be with an 8-run lead.
What kind of plane is it? Oh, it's a big pretty white plane with red stripes, curtains in the windows and wheels and it looks like a big ol' Tylenol.
This. He played it too much like a high leverage situation, and as a result let a lot of guys get on base.
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by Veni Vidi Vici on Oct 1, 2011 11:17 PM EDT up reply actions
yup
pretty much
That said I wonder how much it might have just been a control issue. Stutes ain’t exactly a pinpoint pitcher.
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by Ed Van Chimp on Oct 1, 2011 11:20 PM EDT up reply actions
I don’t think so. Trying to remember but I know he walked the leadoff guy, pujols slapped a single and then Chase botched a DP ball and then another grounder I think. not sure though.
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by Ed Van Chimp on Oct 1, 2011 10:47 PM EDT up reply actions
Just a bad pitch to 2nd. All said, I think they got a bit sloppy with a huge lead. Not panicking.
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by Ed Van Chimp on Oct 1, 2011 10:58 PM EDT up reply actions
That was pretty awesome.
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by FuquaManuel on Oct 1, 2011 10:38 PM EDT via iPhone app reply actions 1 recs
Zolecki has some game notes, and one stood out – today was the fourth time in franchise postseason history that they have gotten 14 hits in a game. The other three were all losses:
1980 NLCS Game 2 (Lost 7-4 to Houston)
1980 WS Game 3 (Lost 4-3 to KC)
1993 WS Game 4 (Lost 15-14 to Toronto)
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Oh, and the first two were both extra inning games.
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by WanderingMoses on Oct 1, 2011 10:52 PM EDT up reply actions
Yesterday’s rain delay may have fucked the Tigers royally in this series.
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in my opinion it changed the whole series. Another reason why division series should be expanded to seven games. It still would have had an effect in a seven games, but not as big of one.
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by Veni Vidi Vici on Oct 1, 2011 10:55 PM EDT up reply actions
Actually Freddy Garcia is pitching tomorrow for the Yankees. I thought they were going to try to get Sabathia tomorrow. The rain delay did them no favors today, but tomorrow could be interesting.
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Only if they intended to pitch verlander on 3 days rest in game 4, down 2-1. Or if it goes to 5 games. I’m not sure either of those things happen.
If anything it’s a bigger disadvantage to the Yankees, who definitely were planning on sabathia for both those things.
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http://valueoverreplacementgrit.com/2011/10/01/factoids-about-the-2011-season/
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Watching this right now
http://jtgallagher.com/work/-power-hour-/
It’s pretty sweet.
What kind of plane is it? Oh, it's a big pretty white plane with red stripes, curtains in the windows and wheels and it looks like a big ol' Tylenol.
It’s Philly sports video with all the best moments.
What kind of plane is it? Oh, it's a big pretty white plane with red stripes, curtains in the windows and wheels and it looks like a big ol' Tylenol.
Halfway mark is Montgomery gashing the Cowgirls in the 1980 NFCC game.
What kind of plane is it? Oh, it's a big pretty white plane with red stripes, curtains in the windows and wheels and it looks like a big ol' Tylenol.
Thanks for putting that up. Sweet memories in there.
by phillyinportland on Oct 2, 2011 4:56 AM EDT up reply actions
yeah, I swear I’ve never seen this many of the breaks go for one team as they have for the Yankees the last two games. It’s one of those things that winning this game doesn’t show how good the Yankees are, but that it would take a godawful team to lose this game in the position they were put in.
Giving St. Louis the bird since 1982
by Veni Vidi Vici on Oct 1, 2011 11:19 PM EDT up reply actions
Yankees are bringing in Rivera? Wow.
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kinda like how the Phillies had to bring in Madson. They’re done fooling around I guess.
We've come to bury Caesar, not praise him.
by VanceinmyPants on Oct 1, 2011 11:31 PM EDT up reply actions
Just got back to Baltimore from the game - my brother got last-minute unexpected tickets— our first CBP game since… some time when Bonds on the Giants? 2005? Dunno.
Anyway. Awesome. Thank you.
You know
I thought the same thing at the time, mainly because it’s lee/carpenter today and I expect a low scoring close game.
But there’s an off day tomorrow, and he hadn’t thrown since Wednesday, so there’s a chance he sees his first post season action (in he doesn’t get in today) on a weeks rest.
Playoff jitters and all that, I’m more ok with it than I was last night.
25.8/106 "Winter is coming" -Eddard Stark
Just saw a stat on ESPN. Halladay’s 21 straight outs was the most post-season since Larsen’s perfect game in 1956. That’s kinda cool.
by flyersfaninchicago on Oct 2, 2011 1:50 AM EDT reply actions
I gotta hand it to charlie for not sending halladay out in the ninth. I was actually kind of surprised, but he just did not need to send him out there and did it regardless if stutes gave up 3 runs or not. Great decision.
I love the rationale he gave. 6-run lead he was going to send Halladay back out there to finish it. But an 8-run lead he felt comfortable with the bullpen wrapping it up. So in the future for those who like to complain that he leaves the starters in too long, now we know what the threshold is.
Superstitions...
So I had my new jersey on last night when berkman hit the HR.
I took it off after the Phils went ofer in the bottom half of the first, right after Hallday gave up the base hit to lead off the second.
I now had on just my Utley Shirsey, and a pair of shorts.
Aftter the top of the 4th, My kids wanted to put their shirseys on. Victorino for both kids. I then spilled soda on my shirsey, and Changed into an Ibanez retro, and put on my Phillies PJ bottoms. Sophie insisted on her red white and blue pajama bottoms, and Joey his as well. He also made me swith him to an Utley Jersey, since Utley was coming up to the plate.
Utley then Doubled.
We left our “Phillies Jammies” on the rest of the game.
We slept in them last night.
Joey would not let my wife wash them this morning, He insists on wearing that outfit, for all of us, for every post season game, unwashed, until the Phils lose.
So if we go undefeated through to the WS, and play tampa, I will be wearing pajamas to game 3
25.8/106 "Winter is coming" -Eddard Stark
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