Monday afternoon, the red-hot Braves won their 16th game in their last 20. In doing so, 9-3, they took over the top spot in the NL East. Yep, just like that the Phillies are no longer Beasts of the East. Once again, the Phils’ offense was virtually non-existent in this one. With the exception of 4 doubles in a row in the 7th inning (that led to all 3 runs for Philadelphia), the team showed no signs of reviving the powerful lineup that once feared opponents. Until this point, we’ve heard the cliches: it’s a long season… everyone has slumps… they’ll bounce back. But in losing the NL East lead in pathetic fashion maybe it’s time to ask if the Phils have real problems. Yes, Howard, Utley, and Werth will snap out of it. Yes, J-Roll will be back one day. Yes, Halladay and Hamels provide a pretty reliable 1-2 punch, but outside of those certainties, the Phillies have a lot of questions that can’t be answered.
Tags: braves, phils, score some freakin runs
In a game which the defense apparently forgot to show up to, the Flyers remained in the game for all 60 minutes, but fell short in the end to the Blackhawks 6-5. There really wasn’t much going on in this game – pass, pass, shoot, goal. 11 times. It really didn’t matter who was shooting the puck either. Flyers got a goal each from Leino, Hartnell, Briere, Betts, and Asham. I like getting contributions from everyone, but the major players not on this list are Mike Richards (0 pts, -2), Simon Gagne (0 pts, -3), and Jeff Carter (0 pts, -2).
Tags: Flyers, stanley cup
While most Philadelphia residents were watching the Flyers, Roy Halladay tossed the 20th perfect game in Major League history. Doc sat down 27 straight Marlins tonight, striking out 11 while throwing 115 pitches. He showed some emotion on the mound once the final out was recorded on a nice play by Juan Castro on a ball in the hole between 3rd and short.
“It was awesome. I don’t know what else to say” said Roy Halladay. We don’t have much left to say either Doc, you are the fucking man.
Certified douchebag Fredi Gonzalez did all he could to spoil the perfect game running out three pinch hitters in the ninth inning but Halladay didn’t care. Mike Lamb hit a deep fly to center that Shane Victorino tracked down, Wes Helms was punched out and ex-Phillies Ronny Paulino grounded out to end the game.
Josh Johnson was the hard luck loser striking out 6 over 7 innings while giving up one (unearned) run. What was billed as a great pitching matchup did not disappoint. Between Marlins and A’s “fans,” only 37,314 people have witnessed the two perfect games of 2010. The Phillies will go for the sweep tomorrow with Jamie Moyer squaring off against Anibal Sanchez.
Congrats to Roy Halladay, Carlos Ruiz and the rest of the team on an amazing defensive performance tonight. Now let’s score some fucking runs.
Tags: Phillies, rock out with your doc out, roy halladay, roy halladay is the fucking man
The Phillies scored! Hooray! Figures it was something weird like a Rauuuuuul RBI triple that would end the evil, scoreless streak. Not only did the Phillies score 3 runs tonight, but they also won the ball game — go figure. They weren’t very impressive, as they left 14 men on base, but a win is a win. I’ll take it. I can stop eating Tastykakes, and Meech can continue living — not a bad deal. Contreras gave us a scare in the 9th inning by putting 2 on with 1 out, but he fought back to strike out Cody Ross and get Ronnie Paulino to pop out. Contreras is handling this closer role like Weems handles the Red Light District in Amsterdam — strictly business.
Big dogs go tomorrow. Josh Johnson (5-1, 2.43) will face The Doc (6-3… you believe that?, 2.22). Get ya popcorn ready.
Tags: contreras, phils, we scored!
- LAPD blurs out man boobs in mug shot.
- Donovan buys a new house outside of DC.
- Listen/watch the new Kanye West single.
- Make sure you stay out of these 25 neighborhoods.
- How the Flyers and Blackhawks match up.
- Fat NBA fans rejoice!
- Poor out a little of whatever you’re drinking this weekend for Gary Coleman.
- Meanwhile, in Japan…
- LenWhale cut by former coach, Pete Carroll. Ouch.
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Bask in the glory that is the last 5 Phillies games. Somewhere in the world, there is a four day old baby who has yet to see the Phillies score a run. PLEASE score some runs off Chris Volstad tonight.
Tags: ben francisco hums balls, fuck the mets, Phillies, score runs plz
As I see it, if you can’t get a run off of R.A. effing Dickey, some 35-year old asshole from Japan, or the overrated Mike Pelfrey, good luck with the rest of the league. The Phillies are in a terrible slump right now. I realize that 162 games is a very long season and slumps happen, but this is ridiculous. To be swept by your division rival AND not score one freakin’ run is just embarrassing. I could understand if the Phils were trotting the Kansas City Royals lineup out there, but this team is loaded with offensive firepower. How do they not get up for the Mets? Pause. They are showing no discipline at the plate and are leaving men on base at an alarming rate. And the worst part? I started writing this article in the 6th fuckin’ inning because I knew they weren’t going to score. Want some scary facts?
Tags: philles suck right now, the mets are gay, this isn't golf!
- Certified douche Cowboy Joe West may have a conflict of interest.
- Good, long story about the best soccer player in the world, Lionel Messi.
- Is Zach Randolph a drug kingpin in Indianapolis?
- Don’t leave home without your Smirnoff Ice.
- Print ads from the 50s that may not go over as well today.
- From Zo – Phillies dominating all-star ballots.
- Jeremy Shockey hospitalized with possible seizures.
- Parents in New Zealand organize backyard kid fights.
I almost considered not posting a re-cap on this game because it was so terrible, but there are definitely some interesting numbers to take away from this streak. The Phils were only able to muster 5 hits against the Mets’ bootleg Hideo Nomo, losing 5-0 a night after losing to a dude who lacks a ligament in his arm that is required for pitching (and has Dick in his name). The effort tonight was so bad, Uncle Cholly held a closed door team meeting after the game a day after saying how he hated team meetings. We’ll take a look at some of the sobering stats ATJ.
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Tags: bootleg nomo, fuck the mets, Phillies, slumps
