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Wednesday, October 01, 2008

Milwaukee Brewers (90-72) @ Philadelphia Phillies (92-70), Wednesday, October 1, 2008, 3:00pm

MIL: Yovani Gallardo (22, RHP, 0-0, 1.88)
PHI: Cole Hamels (24, LHP, 14-10, 3.09)

The Primer Chimp Posted: October 01, 2008 at 09:00 AM | 188 comment(s)
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1. PhillyBooster Posted: October 01, 2008 at 11:00 AM (#2962382)

Let's go Phillies. Let's go. (clap, clap).

2. Weeks T. Olive Posted: October 01, 2008 at 11:05 AM (#2962393)

All right, Milwaukee - Roll out the barrel.

3. PhillyBooster Posted: October 01, 2008 at 11:14 AM (#2962409)

I believe that last year the Phillies also opened the post-season with a 3 pm home game. Against the Rockies. The Rockies won 4-2.

That means that either (a) the Phillies are now experienced at 3 pm post-season starting games, and will beat the Brewers, or (b) the Brewers will win the NL pennant before losing to the Red Sox in the World Series.

4. PhillyBooster Posted: October 01, 2008 at 11:21 AM (#2962425)

I was listening to the Brewers game on Sunday, and when they won, they announced that it was the Brewers' first playoff appearance in 26 year.

My first thought was, "Wow, that's a long time!"

My second thought was, "Hey, 26 years ago I was AT that game when I was living in Baltimore and the Brewers will in the American League, playing the Orioles (who had just won three games to tie them) on the last day of the season."

My third thought was, "I am old."

5. Walks Clog Up the Bases Posted: October 01, 2008 at 11:43 AM (#2962462)

I've got a class starting at 2:30, so I'll miss the first part. I don't know who to root for. I'd be lying if I said I'd rather have the Cubs face the Phillies in the NLCS (that is, if the Cubs were to make it that far). I'd really love to see a Cubs/Brewers NLCS.

6. retro-shiite Posted: October 01, 2008 at 12:52 PM (#2962600)

Go Crew.

7. Gamingboy Posted: October 01, 2008 at 01:48 PM (#2962658)

Stuff I want to see today:
Ryan Howard hitting a home run
CC Sabathia tricks Sveum to put him into the game with the Brewers down, and then proceeds to pitch four perfect innings and hits the go-ahead Home Run.
Philly Phanatic and Bernie Brewer have a fight.
As little awkward talk of how Prince Fielder is estranged from his father as possible.
Frank Caliendo impersonates Joe Buck.
Last second change replaces Bon Jovi with Springsteen

8. PhillyBooster Posted: October 01, 2008 at 02:09 PM (#2962700)

Pat Burrell is back into the Phillies lineup, batting fifth today.

9. PhillyBooster Posted: October 01, 2008 at 02:11 PM (#2962702)

Brewers...................Phillies

M. Cameron, CF...... J. Rollins, SS
B. Hall, 3B ..............J. Werth, RF
R. Braun, LF............ C. Utley, 2B
P. Fielder, 1B.......... R. Howard, 1B
J. Hardy, SS........... P. Burrell, LF
C. Hart, RF............. S. Victorino, CF
R. Weeks, 2B ........ P. Feliz, 3B
J. Kendall, C........... C. Ruiz, C
Y. Gallardo, P......... C. Hamels, P

10. Gamingboy Posted: October 01, 2008 at 02:43 PM (#2962747)

VERDUCCI!!!!!

11. Gamingboy Posted: October 01, 2008 at 03:07 PM (#2962772)

Showers in forecast.

12. PhillyBooster Posted: October 01, 2008 at 03:08 PM (#2962773)

Game On!

13. Gamingboy Posted: October 01, 2008 at 03:09 PM (#2962774)

K to start the game.

14. Bad Doctor Posted: October 01, 2008 at 03:15 PM (#2962778)

Thank you, XM, for carrying the home and away radio feeds, not just ESPN's. I didn't root for my team to make the playoffs so I could listen to Michael Kay and Steve Phillips call their games while I was stuck at work.

15. Anthropophagus Mets Posted: October 01, 2008 at 03:16 PM (#2962779)

WEEKS!

Iron glove my ass.

16. Esoteric roots for the two worst teams in baseball Posted: October 01, 2008 at 03:19 PM (#2962781)

On the one hand, it's a shame that I'm stuck with the MLB.com radio feeds since I don't have cable (and hence no TBS) at work or home. On the other hand, I get to listen to Bob Uecker call his first playoff series in 26 years. Sweet.

17. Gamingboy Posted: October 01, 2008 at 03:20 PM (#2962782)

Anyone who is curious, live camera feeds can be found FREE (albeit on a minute or so delay) at: http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/hotcorner/index.jsp

Click the Hot Corner Live button in the upper right.

18. Gamingboy Posted: October 01, 2008 at 03:23 PM (#2962783)

Hamels is on today. I think the only thing that can stop him is the rain.

19. Bad Doctor Posted: October 01, 2008 at 03:24 PM (#2962784)

I like that the Gameday batter icon for Fielder is shaped like a black Von Hayes, only skinnier. Barbie-sized waist.

Oh, not really black ... now that Hardy's up, I see that he's just gray for everybody.

20. Bad Doctor Posted: October 01, 2008 at 03:25 PM (#2962786)

Well this is going crisply. Maybe the Chisox and Twins set the standard for the postseason ... all games under 3 hours!

21. PhillyBooster Posted: October 01, 2008 at 03:30 PM (#2962791)

Good thing Burrell is back in the lineup!

22. Gamingboy Posted: October 01, 2008 at 03:30 PM (#2962792)

It's now raining in Philly.

23. Harveys Wallbangers Posted: October 01, 2008 at 03:32 PM (#2962793)

The pitch has to be where to call a strike?

Just curious.mm

24. Harveys Wallbangers Posted: October 01, 2008 at 03:33 PM (#2962797)

Phew....

25. Harveys Wallbangers Posted: October 01, 2008 at 03:37 PM (#2962802)

So that 1-1 to Weeks is a strike?

Tell that to Yovani...

26. Anthropophagus Mets Posted: October 01, 2008 at 03:39 PM (#2962805)

Well, Hamels is dealing.

27. Gamingboy Posted: October 01, 2008 at 03:39 PM (#2962806)

Nice hack by Gallardo, it would have been a home run earlier.

28. Harveys Wallbangers Posted: October 01, 2008 at 03:40 PM (#2962807)

Gallardo just missed that one.

He can really hit for those not aware.

29. Anthropophagus Mets Posted: October 01, 2008 at 03:43 PM (#2962812)

Cooch? Is that some kind of in-joke?

30. Harveys Wallbangers Posted: October 01, 2008 at 03:43 PM (#2962814)

Not the usual Gallardo curveball. No snap.

Not promising...

31. Anthropophagus Mets Posted: October 01, 2008 at 03:44 PM (#2962816)

Clank.

32. Gamingboy Posted: October 01, 2008 at 03:44 PM (#2962817)

That was the first hit?!?!

Great, Hamels will throw a Ixnay Ixnay and I won't be near a TV when it's over.

33. PhillyBooster Posted: October 01, 2008 at 03:44 PM (#2962818)

Dropped by Ricky Weeks!

34. Jose Can Jussi Jokinen (Justin T) Posted: October 01, 2008 at 03:44 PM (#2962819)

Rickie Weeks has announced his presence in this series.

35. Gamingboy Posted: October 01, 2008 at 03:45 PM (#2962821)

Whatever happened to Tony Gwynn Jr. by the way? Did he get hurt?

36. Anthropophagus Mets Posted: October 01, 2008 at 03:46 PM (#2962822)

The Phillies are being ultra-agresssive here. Burrell first pitch DP. Rollins first pitch flyout.

37. Harveys Wallbangers Posted: October 01, 2008 at 03:46 PM (#2962823)

Not nerves. That's the defense of Hall/Weeks.

Sigh...

38. Hey, it's what Johan uses (Matt) Posted: October 01, 2008 at 03:46 PM (#2962824)

So why is the Brewers' play-by-play man doing this series?

39. Anthropophagus Mets Posted: October 01, 2008 at 03:47 PM (#2962827)

Some awful AB's from the Phillies here.

40. Harveys Wallbangers Posted: October 01, 2008 at 03:48 PM (#2962829)

Gwynn Jr. stinks. Only Yost liked his game...

41. Gamingboy Posted: October 01, 2008 at 03:49 PM (#2962830)

So why is the Brewers' play-by-play man doing this series?

Coincidence. They said he'd do the Nth best series in their opinion. It just ended up being this one.

42. Gamingboy Posted: October 01, 2008 at 03:50 PM (#2962831)

HE DROPPED IT! 2-0 Phillies.

43. PhillyBooster Posted: October 01, 2008 at 03:50 PM (#2962833)

Dropped by Cameron!

44. Anthropophagus Mets Posted: October 01, 2008 at 03:51 PM (#2962835)

Some ponderous D from the Brewers.

45. Jose Can Jussi Jokinen (Justin T) Posted: October 01, 2008 at 03:51 PM (#2962837)

####. Cameron? Really?

46. Bad Doctor Posted: October 01, 2008 at 03:53 PM (#2962838)

Heh ... "The Phillies lead in the postseason for the first time since 1993."

47. Gamingboy Posted: October 01, 2008 at 03:54 PM (#2962842)

Heh ... "The Phillies lead in the postseason for the first time since 1993."

Mitch Williams remembers that.

48. Greg Maddux School of Reflexive Profanity Posted: October 01, 2008 at 03:55 PM (#2962844)

You'd think I'd have heard about Pat Burrell hitting 24 home runs in April...

49. Harveys Wallbangers Posted: October 01, 2008 at 03:55 PM (#2962846)

Poor Yovani. Doesn't trust his defense so he's nibbling.

Can't blame him

50. Anthropophagus Mets Posted: October 01, 2008 at 03:57 PM (#2962848)

A hit here might put this baby away... if it isn't over already.

51. Gamingboy Posted: October 01, 2008 at 03:57 PM (#2962851)

THAT would be Gallardo's fault!

52. Anthropophagus Mets Posted: October 01, 2008 at 03:58 PM (#2962852)

Sheesh. You can't do that, G.

53. Harveys Wallbangers Posted: October 01, 2008 at 03:58 PM (#2962853)

Anyone who blames Gallardo for this is a foolish person

54. Andere HUSSEIN Richtingen, Socialist Posted: October 01, 2008 at 03:58 PM (#2962854)

As my two year-old would say: Ouchie.

55. Gamingboy Posted: October 01, 2008 at 03:59 PM (#2962857)

Gallardo was responsible for walking the guy...

56. Harveys Wallbangers Posted: October 01, 2008 at 04:02 PM (#2962863)

The defense had just finished throwing up on itself. Burrell fought through an at bat.

Can't just groove to Victor.

Please...

57. Anthropophagus Mets Posted: October 01, 2008 at 04:03 PM (#2962866)

Hamels is pitching... rather well.

58. Gamingboy Posted: October 01, 2008 at 04:04 PM (#2962870)

Dear god, Hamel is going to put up all 0s and I'm not gonna be at a TV to see it.

59. Harveys Wallbangers Posted: October 01, 2008 at 04:05 PM (#2962872)

Ball didn't go anywhere for Braun.

Offense still MIA. Rats.

60. PhillyBooster Posted: October 01, 2008 at 04:08 PM (#2962881)

29 strikes and 33 balls for Gallardo through 3 innings.

61. Textbook Editor Posted: October 01, 2008 at 04:09 PM (#2962883)

WTF is Ruiz doing there? Work the count, for god's sake!

62. Harveys Wallbangers Posted: October 01, 2008 at 04:11 PM (#2962884)

This IS only his second start since he came back from the knee injury.

63. retro-shiite Posted: October 01, 2008 at 04:11 PM (#2962886)

Just saw the replay on Utley's "double." Man, that's terrible.

64. PhillyBooster Posted: October 01, 2008 at 04:13 PM (#2962888)

I'm about 20 miles north of Philadelphia now, and apparently getting the HUGE thunderstorm that missed the stadium.

Expecting a power outage any se . . . .

65. Anthropophagus Mets Posted: October 01, 2008 at 04:13 PM (#2962889)

Nobody is blaming Yovani! for this mess, but it would be nice if the offense actually showed up at some point.

If Hamels has one weakness, its that he gives up dingers. Things can change quickly.

66. Gamingboy Posted: October 01, 2008 at 04:15 PM (#2962893)

I sure hope that Hamels gives up a hit before I have to go elsewhere, otherwise...............

AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!

67. retro-shiite Posted: October 01, 2008 at 04:18 PM (#2962898)

What's up with the Brewers never getting any hits in the first 5 innings lately?

68. Gamingboy Posted: October 01, 2008 at 04:19 PM (#2962902)

I'm gonna miss a no-hitter.

69. mrams Posted: October 01, 2008 at 04:19 PM (#2962903)

it feels like it is getting late already for the Crew. while no hits, how many were even hit hard? one maybe?

70. mrams Posted: October 01, 2008 at 04:20 PM (#2962905)

of all people!

71. Anthropophagus Mets Posted: October 01, 2008 at 04:20 PM (#2962906)

Well, there goes that.

A dinger would be nice, guys.

72. Jose Can Jussi Jokinen (Justin T) Posted: October 01, 2008 at 04:20 PM (#2962907)

Moral victory!

73. Gamingboy Posted: October 01, 2008 at 04:20 PM (#2962908)

Thank god. A hit.
Huh, guess the Jinx does exist. Cya everyone.

74. Dan Posted: October 01, 2008 at 04:21 PM (#2962909)

Miserable 0-2 pitch.

75. PhillyBooster Posted: October 01, 2008 at 04:21 PM (#2962911)

Boooooooooooooooooooooo!!!

76. Harveys Wallbangers Posted: October 01, 2008 at 04:21 PM (#2962912)

The offense just vanished in September.

It was all of May last year. July in 2006.

A hit!!!!

77. mrams Posted: October 01, 2008 at 04:23 PM (#2962915)

It was either that, or Hart getting picked off.

78. retro-shiite Posted: October 01, 2008 at 04:25 PM (#2962917)

Looks like there's still rain on the radar. How bad's it looking there?

79. HotelSierraFoxtrot Posted: October 01, 2008 at 04:29 PM (#2962922)

I know it's a cliche', but the Phillies really do look like they've been here before, and the Brewers. . . don't. Prince looks like he did early in his rookie year, just swinging at everything. I know Hamels looks like he could beat anybody today, but they're helping him a little too much.

80. Weeks T. Olive Posted: October 01, 2008 at 04:35 PM (#2962931)

Ok, guys, get to Hamels here.

81. Harveys Wallbangers Posted: October 01, 2008 at 04:39 PM (#2962937)

Pitcherpalooza!!!

82. NTNgod Posted: October 01, 2008 at 04:40 PM (#2962941)

Geez, maybe they just needed to get him pitching out of the stretch.

83. Pops Freshenmeyer Posted: October 01, 2008 at 04:41 PM (#2962942)

Craig Counsell is the Claude Lemieux of baseball.

84. retro-shiite Posted: October 01, 2008 at 04:41 PM (#2962943)

Starting to get moderately interesting...

85. retro-shiite Posted: October 01, 2008 at 04:42 PM (#2962945)

I don't know jack about Claude Lemieux, but I find Counsell immensely annoying.

86. Pops Freshenmeyer Posted: October 01, 2008 at 04:44 PM (#2962951)

On MLB.com the headline is "Hamels Gets Off to Heck of Start in Opener"

87. HotelSierraFoxtrot Posted: October 01, 2008 at 04:46 PM (#2962953)

I find Counsell immensely annoying.

His batting stance is a little grandiose for the kind of hitter he is.

88. Andere HUSSEIN Richtingen, Socialist Posted: October 01, 2008 at 04:48 PM (#2962957)

On MLB.com the headline is "Hamels Gets Off to Heck of Start in Opener"

That Sarah Palin stuff is getting out of hand.

89. HotelSierraFoxtrot Posted: October 01, 2008 at 04:49 PM (#2962958)

Heckuva job, Hammy.

90. Bunny Vincennes Posted: October 01, 2008 at 04:49 PM (#2962961)

Amazingly his parents are more annoying than he is and haven't stopped talking about his baseball prowess. They suck.

91. Kazmir Effect Posted: October 01, 2008 at 04:50 PM (#2962962)

There is nothing more terrifying in the playoffs than an opponent with a #3 starter that your team inexplicably cannot hit...and that's why I'm rooting against Jamie Moyer and the Phils (and why, scared as I am of the Dodgers, I am thankful that the Cubs aren't playing Randy Johnson and the DBacks).

92. Kazmir Effect Posted: October 01, 2008 at 04:51 PM (#2962963)

Of course, Hiroki Kuroda might be that guy, too; we just don't have enough evidence to say one way or the other.

93. Kazmir Effect Posted: October 01, 2008 at 04:52 PM (#2962966)

And I should add: the Cubs' poor performance against Johnson in the (somewhat) distant past is not inexplicable at all; it's the fact that they still can't beat him that's puzzling.

94. Anthropophagus Mets Posted: October 01, 2008 at 04:52 PM (#2962967)

Saved an XBH? Are you serious, Simpson?

95. Kazmir Effect Posted: October 01, 2008 at 04:56 PM (#2962981)

His batting stance is a little grandiose for the kind of hitter he is.

Exactly. There's a formula for how many idiosyncrasies you can have based on your talent level, and guys who surpass their allotted tics (Counsell, Eric Byrnes) are extremely annoying.

96. retro-shiite Posted: October 01, 2008 at 04:59 PM (#2962988)

Yeah, I'll confess, though I think the Dodgers are a tough opponent, I was dreading facing the DBacks, partly because of the Big Eunuch. The DBacks would be the most annoying short series opponent: a team that has the single most critical element of winning a best of 5 (an excellent front 3), and absolutely nothing else.

97. Al Kaline Trio Posted: October 01, 2008 at 04:59 PM (#2962989)

And Coco Crisp, especially when combined with the "What were his parents smoking?" name

98. Jose Can Jussi Jokinen (Justin T) Posted: October 01, 2008 at 05:04 PM (#2962998)

I hate the TBS theme music. And they play it more than NBC does theirs for the NFL. That's a big reason I hate it so much, actually.

99. retro-shiite Posted: October 01, 2008 at 05:07 PM (#2963002)

Well, Coco's given name's "Covelli." Not sure if that's any better.

100. mrams Posted: October 01, 2008 at 05:09 PM (#2963007)

more whiffs. is it me or did anyone else think about Villanueva/Pujols when he struck out Werth? that wouldn't have gone over well.

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