2009 MLB Playoffs

[gounhwildcats]

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I'd say that Burnett has looked awful but they haven't been bad pitches. The Angels are just going down and getting good wood on pitches that are down in the zone.

[Biddco]

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Did they play that part of the song over the PA system? I was listening to the song the other day and realized that part would be perfect.

Yes they did which is why I posted that.


4-0 Angels. No outs. Bot 1. Angels are hitting EVERYTHING. Seems like nothing but breaking balls.


While I did this post it went from 3 to 4. I will be surprised if they get another one here too.

[gounhwildcats]

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ALCS game 5 is underway. Lackey gets through the first without any damage.

[gounhwildcats]

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Did they play that part of the song over the PA system? I was listening to the song the other day and realized that part would be perfect.

Phils-Yanks would/will be a very good matchup, as a Phillies fan I'm impressed with the runs we've been driving in, but Rockie/Dodger pitching was quite erratic, lots of walks, wild pitches, hit batsmen. The Yankee pitching will be much tougher, and after Cliff Lee and maybe Pedro based on his only start in a month, the starters for the Phillies are a question mark. At least the bullpen looks good now.

Agreed on all points. I was really hoping for Hamels to have a break out game tonight, but it was quite apparent he is still struggling. Dubee has to take Cole by the shoulders and tell him that whatever Ruiz calls, that's the pitch. Every time he shook Carlos off tonight, the pitch wound up being deposited into the seats. The other huge bright spot has been Brad Lidge. Whatever issues he was having in the RS, he appears to be over them now. He's 3 for 3 in save oppurtunities and hasn't given up a run so far in the post season. Of course Lidge is always one hanging slider from going back into a huge slump, so I won't breathe easy with him just yet. I have a feeling if we are going to win this thing it will have to be because of our bats, not our pitching.

[candycanes99]

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Meet the new boss, same as the old boss

Did they play that part of the song over the PA system? I was listening to the song the other day and realized that part would be perfect.

Phils-Yanks would/will be a very good matchup, as a Phillies fan I'm impressed with the runs we've been driving in, but Rockie/Dodger pitching was quite erratic, lots of walks, wild pitches, hit batsmen. The Yankee pitching will be much tougher, and after Cliff Lee and maybe Pedro based on his only start in a month, the starters for the Phillies are a question mark. At least the bullpen looks good now.

[gounhwildcats]

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I don't know what the AL Champion trophy looks like, but the NL one looks dumb.

As a general principle I agree with you, but as a Phillies fan it looks pretty sweet to me .

[NUJerseyJohn]

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I don't know what the AL Champion trophy looks like, but the NL one looks dumb.

[gounhwildcats]

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Brad Lidge comes in and retires the side and the Philadelphia Phillies are the National League Champions for 2009!!!!! WOOHOOO!!! LETS----GO----PHILLIES!!!


Final score:

Phillies 10 - Dodgers 4

[Biddco]

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Meet the new boss, same as the old boss




Please beat the Yankees. I am rooting for you!

Plus back to back would be pretty outstanding.

[gounhwildcats]

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After Ruiz and Stairs go down in order, Jimmy Rollins reaches on a base hit up the middle. He goes to third on Shane Victorinos double, and reaches home on a wild pitch. Three more outs and the Phils go back to the World Series.

Phillies 10 - Dodgers 4

[gounhwildcats]

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It happens all the time at every stadium.

Oh I know. It's far more important to get a five dollar baseball then to let it go and help your team win.

[gounhwildcats]

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I would be too even if my team had a 6 run lead.

It's much less painless death when you retire the side in order in the eighth. But that just wouldn't be the Philly way.

10-4 on the wild pitch.

[Biddco]

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I love the Phillies fans, but that was supremely stupid.

It happens all the time at every stadium.

[gounhwildcats]

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I love the Phillies fans, but that was supremely stupid.

[Biddco]

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I'm dieing here.

I would be too even if my team had a 6 run lead.