Dingers!: Phillies 4, Rockies 3 (10)
by WholeCamels on Aug 2, 2011 12:40 AM EDT
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PrintThe Phillies tremendous run continued tonight in Denver, as pinch-hitter John Mayberry Jr. struck a game-tying, two out, two strike, two run home run in the top of the ninth off Rockies closer Huston Street, followed by a go-ahead solo shot from Shane Victorino in the top of the tenth to give the Phillies a thrilling 4-3 victory.
The Rockies struck first with a Seth Smith two run home run in the bottom of the second off Cole Hamels, who did not pitch quite to his normal standards, struggling with his command but winding up with a tidy linescore -- six innings, five strikeouts, one walk and six hits. The home run to Smith would give the Rockies their only two runs off Hamels. Hamels found himself in some trouble in the fifth, loading the bases with just one out, but would strike out Mark Ellis and Troy Tulowitzki in a couple epic at-bats.
The Phillies scored their first run in the top of the seventh, with red-hot (yes, still!) Raul Ibanez driving in Hunter Pence from first base on a double to deep center.
The Rockies would strike again in the bottom of the seventh, with Chris Iannetta striking a solo home run off Mike Stutes, giving the Rockies a 3-1 lead.
The Phillies headed to the top of the ninth to face Rockies' closer Huston Street. After retiring the first two batters, Placido Polanco and Raul Ibanez, Carlos Ruiz kept the inning alive with a double to left. John Mayberry then contributed one of the more memorable at-bats in recent regular season history, working eight pitches from Street, finally crushing the last pitch deep into the left field seats. Jimmy Rollins followed up and almost gave the Phillies the lead with a deep shot to center that was tracked down and caught by Dexter Fowler.
The Rockies threatened in the bottom of the ninth, with Antonio Bastardo allowing a leadoff single to Smith. After Iannetta bunted Smith to second, Bastardo induced ground ball outs for the final two outs of regulation.
The Phillies wasted no time in the top of the tenth, with Shane Victorino crushing the seventh pitch from Rex Brothers deep into the left field seats. Victorino was batting right handed off the lefty Brothers. Hmm.
Ryan Madson pitched a perfect bottom of the tenth for the Save.
Time for sleep. With the Braves loss, the Phillies now sit seven games up in the division.
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And 30 games above .500- it is a beautiful thing!
"Valdez can pitch, Lee can hit... and pigs can fly."
by dannijd on Aug 2, 2011 12:54 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Hmm...Rockies - Coors - Denver - Omlettes - Broncos - John Elway - John Denver - MUPPETS! Mitch-o-meter reading: Sam the Eagle
"Have you seen this Perez guy pitch? I'm a pacifist, but I've never seen anything so violent look so beautiful."
by DirtyWaters on Aug 2, 2011 12:46 AM EDT reply actions 4 recs
Love the Mitch-o-Meter!!
I adore the Muppets, but I think Cole deserves a little bit better score than that! (thinking Statler and Waldorff) He kept his cool out there tonight, and worked his way around a crap strikezone, and a pair of big jams. I was impressed.
"Valdez can pitch, Lee can hit... and pigs can fly."
by dannijd on Aug 2, 2011 12:51 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
couldn’t go higher with only 6 innings…even if it wasn’t entirely his fault
"Have you seen this Perez guy pitch? I'm a pacifist, but I've never seen anything so violent look so beautiful."
True. Point taken. Thanks for putting this together!
"Valdez can pitch, Lee can hit... and pigs can fly."
by dannijd on Aug 2, 2011 12:55 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Love the picture!
"Valdez can pitch, Lee can hit... and pigs can fly."
by dannijd on Aug 2, 2011 12:58 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
I have a copy of John Denver and the Muppets Christmas
It's in his wheelhouse!!
Carlos Ruiz, My Nickname is Chooch.
So do, my mom bought it for me when I was little, only for me to discover that she really just wanted an excuse to have another John Denver album around
A proud member of the Church of BaseBa'al
by WanderingMoses on Aug 2, 2011 9:44 AM EDT up reply actions
So do I, it should be.
A proud member of the Church of BaseBa'al
by WanderingMoses on Aug 2, 2011 9:45 AM EDT up reply actions
There are a few musicians who have done an excellent work with the Muppets, but Denver really seemed to act with them. Others have been great, like Johnny Cash, Feist and REM, but they’ve also benefitted from some clever song adaptations.
Great finish tonight!
When I heard the radio announcers in the bottom of the ninth mentioning that the Rockies had a lefty up in their pen, I told my mom that sending the lefty to face Shane was a mistake, as Shane is crazy good against lefties- and sure enough… This got me to thinking about the lineup, and while I know that protection is overrated, perhaps neutralizing loogies isn’t. So wouldn’t it makes sense, particularly in the post season where there is a lot more use of situational relievers to run the top of the order something like this:
Rollins
Utley
Victorino
Howard
Pence
Ibañez
Polanco
Ruiz
Pitcher
I know Charlie is not likely to do it, but he did have some success using Polanco in a similar spot in last year’s NLCS.
"Valdez can pitch, Lee can hit... and pigs can fly."
by dannijd on Aug 2, 2011 12:49 AM EDT via mobile reply actions
I wouldn’t mind that against left handed starters
"Have you seen this Perez guy pitch? I'm a pacifist, but I've never seen anything so violent look so beautiful."
Why only against lefties? If the point is to loogy proof the lineup, wouldn’t it work either way?
"Valdez can pitch, Lee can hit... and pigs can fly."
by dannijd on Aug 2, 2011 12:53 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
I like having the better hitter batting 3rd…I think that is Chase against RHP. Neutralizing the Loogy is great but there are more ABs against the starter vs a reliever. I wouldn’t want to IMO diminish my line-up for 6-7 innings to have it set-up for only 1-2 innings.
"Have you seen this Perez guy pitch? I'm a pacifist, but I've never seen anything so violent look so beautiful."
Hunter Pence has played for the Phillies for 3 games. He has hit in all 3 games. The Phillies have won all 3 games. I think this just about wraps up the MVP discussion.
by Missing Jamie Moyer on Aug 2, 2011 12:55 AM EDT reply actions
I’m excited… will he get the start in KK’s place when he’s back this weekend? Or will they wait till later?
by Cole_Hamels_Can on Aug 2, 2011 1:04 AM EDT up reply actions
I’m just excited to see how Oswalt looks… hope his fastball’s velocity is back up
by Cole_Hamels_Can on Aug 2, 2011 1:12 AM EDT up reply actions
Yeah I don’t want to rush it either… but if he feels ready I’d love to see his stuff.
by Cole_Hamels_Can on Aug 2, 2011 1:15 AM EDT up reply actions
I don’t know that bringing him back in time for the weekend is rushing it, though. He threw ninety pitches in his rehab appearance yesterday, which means he is probably good for a full start the next time he goes out. If his pitches look good, having him pitch in AAA instead of the majors isn’t doing anything to help him and won’t reduce his risk of re-injury.
"Valdez can pitch, Lee can hit... and pigs can fly."
by dannijd on Aug 2, 2011 7:17 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Postgame yesterday said his fastball sat in the low nimeties.
"Valdez can pitch, Lee can hit... and pigs can fly."
by dannijd on Aug 2, 2011 7:18 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Post game show suggested that he would be back in time to start against the Giants.
"Valdez can pitch, Lee can hit... and pigs can fly."
by dannijd on Aug 2, 2011 7:14 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
He has to save something for his first trip home!
"Valdez can pitch, Lee can hit... and pigs can fly."
by dannijd on Aug 2, 2011 12:59 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
You know what
Rather than try to make a parody of bullet point #2 on this genius piece of work, I’m just going to link to it.
http://www.dkvine.com/features/xbox25.html
It's in his wheelhouse!!
Carlos Ruiz, My Nickname is Chooch.
So I want to believe that if we didn’t trade for Pence, Hitler might have returned. Hey, he’s not here is he? I think we made the right decision.
It's in his wheelhouse!!
Carlos Ruiz, My Nickname is Chooch.
Oh I’m sorry I actually thought you were really suggesting a causal connection between Pence’s signing and no Zombie Hitler attacks… my B
by Cole_Hamels_Can on Aug 2, 2011 2:04 AM EDT up reply actions
Mayberry post game
I don’t think I could have done this without Hunter. He is the real hero tonight.
"Have you seen this Perez guy pitch? I'm a pacifist, but I've never seen anything so violent look so beautiful."
Black players can’t have grit… but pence can make them play the right way… which helps
by Cole_Hamels_Can on Aug 2, 2011 1:11 AM EDT up reply actions
That Mayberry at bat was fricken sweet. RickyBo is also an idiot.
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.
by doubleh on Aug 2, 2011 1:10 AM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Amen- Ricky Bo is only good for one thing- making me appreciate Missanelli on 17.
"Valdez can pitch, Lee can hit... and pigs can fly."
by dannijd on Aug 2, 2011 7:23 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
the extra .5 is compliments of pence….
by BobbyDucati on Aug 2, 2011 1:15 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
What do we get the half game for—beating the Mets? /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.
Compensation for the 19 inning game- play a whole game of extra innings, earn a half win! :)
"Valdez can pitch, Lee can hit... and pigs can fly."
by dannijd on Aug 2, 2011 7:24 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
here's what that game reminded me of
http://mlb.mlb.com/video/play.jsp?content_id=7050847
Jim Tracy is the gift that keeps on giving
If I ever come down with a life-threatening illness, I want the first minute of that video blended into a liquid and injected intravenously on a constant drip.
by Chutley's Impressed by Mac's Speed on Aug 2, 2011 1:46 AM EDT up reply actions
Ugh… thanks for the horrible flashback. I watched assisted suicide in class. That is one of the worst thing I have experienced in my life. The guy wanted to play music during suicide which was similarly to the Phillies’ clip.
Well that was clearly my intention.
However, you bring up an interesting query: if your death could have a soundtrack, what would it be?
Mine would be Billy Squire’s the Stroke… Because honestly, there’s as good a chance as any other that’ll be how I kick off.
by Chutley's Impressed by Mac's Speed on Aug 2, 2011 12:07 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
or
neurosis – given to the rising
specifically 4 and half minutes in. The piece is quite epic but worth it. Right at 6:57 it’s like the birth of a sun.
A Love Supreme, wouldn’t argue with that either.
Couldn’t stop laughing at the name Rex Brothers for some reason. Porno name? Long lost 60’s style comedy duo sibling?
Whatever. I see your strategy, Rox, and I raise you best LHP hitter in NL.
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. The Cowboys are so cute.
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.
Their fans only argument is how many Super bowl trophies do we have?
Coming from a team that was giving a pity win last year against second string players.
I liked the retort “Good luck on your second playoff win in 15 years this fall”.
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.
That one win was so ugly for us though…. I drank so much that night to make me forget.
by Cole_Hamels_Can on Aug 2, 2011 1:37 AM EDT up reply actions
Sean McDermott blows
I think he went to the Panthers… NFL live saying the Panthers made huge splashes to make them a contender…. I can’t wait to see that mess unravel.
I didn’t think Sean did a good job here, but overall he might be good somewhere else… I wish him the best. He went to my HS.
by Cole_Hamels_Can on Aug 2, 2011 1:50 AM EDT up reply actions
I don’t… but I don’t know football as well as I know baseball. I hope he can do well especially given the pieces he’ll have to work with.
by Cole_Hamels_Can on Aug 2, 2011 1:54 AM EDT up reply actions
He’s learned from the best in JJ. Philly has 3 of the top 20 corners in the game it wouldn’t surprise me to see that defense become scary. Also Wash is going to be a huge addition to the coaching staff and not to be overshadowed Mudd in his own respect is known as one of if not the best O line coaches. When you add in the fact that not only did Castillo learn from JJ he also learned what not to do from Sean so I have a good feeling from this coaching staff.
"Learning to eat soup with a knife"
by h2o_34_35_44 on Aug 2, 2011 10:07 AM EDT up reply actions
Particularly when they are doing nothing to get better other than running their mouths!
"Valdez can pitch, Lee can hit... and pigs can fly."
by dannijd on Aug 2, 2011 7:27 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
What exactly did he say?
"Valdez can pitch, Lee can hit... and pigs can fly."
by dannijd on Aug 2, 2011 7:25 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
I know most people know this but Vic’s OPS against left handers is now 1.201
by Cole_Hamels_Can on Aug 2, 2011 1:20 AM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Amazing- just shows how nuts Tracy was to send a lefty out there to face him!
"Valdez can pitch, Lee can hit... and pigs can fly."
by dannijd on Aug 2, 2011 7:29 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Bautista vs. Victorino
As of this AM
Jose Bautista .368/.500/.724 7 HR 15 RBI 20BB 15 K with a .389 BABIP in 96 PA
Shane Victorino .362/.476/.725 6 HR 14RBI 12BB 7K with a .339 BABIP in 86 PA
shane has a 14% BB and 8.2% K% his ISO is .362
Bautista is 21% and 15.6% with a .355 ISO
For those that will ask here is Hunter Pence
.283/.339/.455 2 HR 16 RBI 8BB 14K, very normal .310 BABIP in 109 PA
His BB% is 7.3%, k% 12.8%, and his ISO is .172.
25.8/106 CURRENTLY HOT!!!
Holy ****! I didn’t watch the game because I went out with friends, but I watched Gamecast as the Phillies mounted a rally in the 8th only to fall short. I never would have thought they’d end up winning this thing. Yay-berry!
"What's gonna happen is that you jerk off the ball. You almost want to let this guy here jam you, and if it comes, it comes." Gary 'Sarge' Matthews
A bit off-topic, but it looks like I’ll be going to the R-Phils game tomorrow. I’ve heard the food is great, anybody have any recommendations?
And I’ll of course report back with any pertinent observations. I’m actually kinda excited to see Bryce Harper for the Senators.
I’d personally really like a scouting report on the Senators’ starting pitcher, some kid named Oliver Perez. I hear he’s quite a prospect.
Damn. I don’t even get to heckle Perez. I’ll be missing him.
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.
My husband likes the barbeque and says the cheesesteaks looked good. I think the pizza is good. Fries are awesome, a regular size (not even the jumbo tub) is enough for a couple to share. Funnel cakes are excellent.
The food court was one of the things that was added during the renovations. The whole place is gorgeous.
Enjoy your Chooch bobblehead, by the way. It looks rocking awesome. I had tickets to go (we got one of those 12-ticket books) but something came up :-( If you decide you don’t want your bobblehead, let me know.
Unfortunately, you’re going to see the now Galvis-less R-Phils, so line drives hit to the left side won’t be nearly as exciting anymore. They’ll just be hits now instead of spectacular plays. Shame.
Why you have to be mad? He's a good guy! Let's go eat!
by LeepinLizardz on Aug 2, 2011 11:26 AM EDT up reply actions
So I was watching a few highlights… Pence has a weird batting stance at least to me. And the worse pun on Hunter Pence is…. drum roll “It just makes Pence”
Pence, while fun to watch (only seen bits and snatches, but have enjoyed what I have seen), is one of the most awkward looking players I have seen- both batting stance and running. But if it works for him…
"Valdez can pitch, Lee can hit... and pigs can fly."
by dannijd on Aug 2, 2011 7:31 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Well, Citizen’s Bank Park West never really fails to deliver drama, and they made the home team Phillies feel right at home tonight. The crowd was absolutely electric in the later innings especially after a sizeable exodus after the 8th, largely by Rockies fans who wanted to beat the traffic.
I’d had some good conversations with some Phillies fans around me (one of whom was also at the 14-1 demolition of the Braves before the All Star Break that capped off my first trip to Philadelphia). I’d brought up that I really disliked the price the Phillies paid for Pence and mentioned frequently how awesome Victorino is from the right side, including being happy that he finally got to bat against a LHP when Brothers came in for the 10th. My powers of prophecy confirmed, I’m going to get some powerball tickets.
At least Pence showed some hustle and grit in scoring on Raul’s double though. I’m sure that will be the focus on the sports radio shows… =p
Even on TV, it was really striking how loud the crowd was cheering after the victory. Didn’t realize there were so many Phils fans out there.
Anyone have Huston Street’s stats against the Phils? I remember seeing somewhere that he’s at his worst against the Phillies.
by All ur Aces R Belong to Us on Aug 2, 2011 2:34 AM EDT reply actions
Third- or fourth-worst, depending on measure. Not counting last night, the Phillies are .294/.333/.588 against him in five games and 19 PA. The Cubs positively own him (.407/.455/.852 in 8 games and 33 PA).
On the other hand, Street owns the Giants (.097/.133/.153 in 22 games and 75 PA).
Are those numbers including the post season? I think there may be some selection bias (Street coming up small in some very big moments against the Phillies that aids this.
"Valdez can pitch, Lee can hit... and pigs can fly."
by dannijd on Aug 2, 2011 7:34 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Regular season only. One game in June 2008 (when he was with Oakland); two April games in 2009; and two games (July and September) in 2010.
He pitched in three of the 2009 NLDS games, saved one, lost two. But even in the one he saved he was on the ropes. Phillies were .429/.500/.500 against him in that series.
Wonder if Tracy will do the Phillies the kindness of letting him close again this series (all the while hoping it is not necessary)!
"Valdez can pitch, Lee can hit... and pigs can fly."
by dannijd on Aug 2, 2011 7:09 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Random aside. A foul ball clanged off the barrier between the two levels of broadcasting booths. If it had been hit another six feet higher, it would have gone into the Phillies TV booth and possibly nailed either T-Mac or Wheels.
Am I a bad person for having an “oh, what could have been” moment when that occurred?
by RaptorLC on Aug 2, 2011 6:02 AM EDT reply actions 2 recs
Baseball is a crazy/beautiful game
Before he got his two out ninth inning double that set the table for Mayberry (last night’s Hunter Pence sweepstakes award winner), Chooch had a rally killing double play and a pop up with a man on third and one out. So is Chooch a clutch hitter who got a key hit in the ninth, or a rally killer based on his earlier at bats. Notwithstanding BABIP and all of the other statistics that devalue the idea of a “clutch hitter”, I ferevently believe that there are more than a handful of players I would not like to see hit in a clutch situation (collar gets a little to tight). However, there are many more who perform as they do, and get a hit or not, based on their overall success in making contact and putting the ball somewhere in play. Or, in the case of Mayberry, put the ball out of play.
69-39. I have gone from wringing my hands over the Phils in May to being ready to be hot under the collar unless they winn 100 games. Crazy/beautiful
"If I am not back in 5 minutes...wait longer" Ace Ventura, Pet Detective
That long AB by Mayberry
was a thing of beauty. Made me nostalgic for all those long ABs Werth used to have before finally getting a pitch he could drive.
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