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CHAMPS DISMISS D-BACKS
CHAMPS DISMISS D-BACKS
by Max Blue
http://maxblue3.tripod.com
Phillies’ bulldozer beginning to roll,
to second-straight champion goal.
Pitching, fielding, hitting in place
to make a big joke of the race
What’s the feeling in town? How ’bout droll?
Thursday, August 20, 2009. Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Philadelphia – 12, Arizona – 3.
WP – Blanton (8-6), LP – Davis (7-11)
HR – Werth (28), 5th, 1 on; Ruiz (7), 6th; Howard (32), 6th, 2 on.
CLIFF LEE SKINS SNAKES
CLIFF LEE SKINS SNAKES
by Max Blue
http://maxblue3.tripod.com
The D-backs had nowhere to hide,
swamped by a Lee-rising tide.
Power from Utley, Howard, and Werth,
caused quakes in the tightly wound baseball Earh.
Be glad, Phillies’ fans – these guys are on our side.
Wednesday, August 19, 2009. Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Philadelphia – 8, Arizona – 1.
WP – C. Lee (4-0), LP – Haren (12-8).
HR – Utley (25), 3rd, 1 on; Howard (31), 5th, 2 on; Werth -2 (27), 5th, 7th.
Cliff Lee. Chris Wheeler in the booth searched for words to describe what he and a few hundred thousand other Philly baseball fans had just seen. He settled on Steve Carlton. In a full nine innings Lee allowed just three baserunners (four if you count the error by Pedro Feliz that cost him a shut out) – 2 hits, 1 hit batter – nothing more. Eleven strikeouts, no walks. He lowered his National League ERA to 0.82. Ricky Bottalico, in a post-game analysis said that Lee throwing 81 of 108 pitches for strikes was ridiculous. Synonyms for ridiculous – absurd, preposterous, laughable, ludicrous, farcical.
Outside of the Delaware Valley and the spreading Philly fan base, nobody is laughing as a true number one starter begins to take his bows at Citizens Bank Park. Around the league, the word out of Philadelphia is not ridiculous in the true (for much of team history) or ironic (thank you, Ricky Bo) sense of the word. When the Baseball World notes what Cliff Lee has brought to Philadelphia, the word that pops out is: OMINOUS.
MOYER CHARMS SNAKES
MOYER CHARMS SNAKES
by Max Blue
http://maxblue3.tripod.com
Pedro Martinez’ night cut short by rain.
Old man Moyer comes in and hands Snakes big pain.
Pedro and Jamie a nice pair,
471 ML wins, who can compare?
Phils’ path to greatness is plain.
Tuesday, August 18, 2009. Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Philadelphia – 5, Arizona – 1.
WP – Moyer (11-9), Garland (6-11).
HR – Drew (11), 1st.
Werth (25), 5th; Ruiz (6), 6th.
The Baseball Gods (some said Mother Nature) solved Charlie Manuel’s dilemma of what to do with Jamie Moyer. When it became clear that the rain delay would go past 60 minutes, Charlie dialed Moyer’s bullpen number, and told Pedro to take the rest of the night off. Moyer was strong with eight days rest, his fastball reaching 84 mph. His changeup was 10 mph slower and his control was spot on. Result: six shutout innings, two hits, five Ks, no walks, and only 69 pitches. Dilemma solved – Martinez and Moyer share the fifth spot in the rotation and everybody lives happily ever after.
CHAMPS BLANKED BY YUSMEIRO
CHAMPS BLANKED BY YUSMEIRO
by Max Blue
http://maxblue3.tripod.com
Hang on, guys, this Y-man’s 0-5 on the year,
what in C-man’s name’s going on here?
The guy with the big ERA,
fanned eight flailing Phils on the day,
and D-back fans found something to cheer.
July 29, 2009, Chase Field, Phoenix, Arizona
Arizona – 4, Philadelphia – 0.
WP – Yusmeiro Petit (1-5), LP – Happ (7-2)
H – Juan Gutierrez (4); Rauch (8)
HR – Justin Upton (19), 1st, 1 on; Snyder (6), 7th.
Phillies acquire American League reigning Cy Young winner, lefty Cliff Lee, and outfielder Ben Francisco for four minor-leaguers
TIGHTROPE
Phoenix, Arizona July 27, 2009
Phillies 6 D’Backs 2
The old man teetered and tottered…
and toiled for three…
But left the D’Backs tired and tattered…
When he finally earned the Victory…
Moyer, win #10 Howard #26
~jaybird~
A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE POST-GAME FORUM
A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE POST-GAME FORUM
by Max Blue
PART ONE – Out of the past (Phillies Journal 1888-2008, page 171)
Wednesday, May 9, 2007, Chase Field, Phoenix, Arizona.
Ryan Howard out of lineup with strained left quadriceps; two days later will go on 15-day DL.
HOWARD SLAMS SNAKES IN PINCH
Randy Johnson blanked Phillies through six.
Down by three, yet one more losing fix.
Bell rang, giant awoke;
Could the big guy find his stroke?
GRAND SALAMI!! All Star/MVP picks?
Philadelphia – 9, Arizona – 3.
PART TWO – Into the present (Phillies Journal 2009)
Saturday, June 20, 2009, Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Ryan Howard out of the lineup after spending night in hospital with 104 degree fever.
HOWARD SLUGS O’S IN PINCH
O’s Bergeson blanked Phillies through six
Down by three, yet one more losing fix.
Bell rang, giant awoke;
Could the big guy find his stroke?
Centerfield bomb for the lead! All Star/MVP picks?
PART THREE – The fateful ninth.
MAD DOG COUGHS IT UP
Oh, man, this one hurt.
Was it because I wore the wrong shirt?
Madson one strike away from the win,
O’s Roberts a sucker-punch to Dog’s chin.
Time for the red-flag alert?
Baltimore – 6, Philadelphia – 5.
WP – Hendrickson (2-4), LP – Madson (2-3).
H – Park (3). BS – Baez (1); Madson (3). S – Sherrill (14)
HR – Zaun (2), 9th; Roberts (7), 9th, 1 on.
Howard (20), 7th, 2 on.
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