Phils-Rockies Game 3 Thread

[Ivytalk]

SNOWOUT!!xeekx

See you tomorrow!:p

WAFJ.xsmhx

[TheValleyRaider]

Yeah, a November World Series sounds like a great idea xoopsx

[Ivytalk]

Yeah, a November World Series sounds like a great idea xoopsx

In the words of Chase Utley: "Bud Selig! ... Bud @#$%&* Selig!!"xsmhx

[ncbears]

Dude it's way to cold here to play a baseball game.

[bluehenbillk]

Actually the postponement probably really helps the World Champs. Now Happ got an extra day to get healthy and goes in Game 3 and Lee will start Game 4 on regular rest.

[93henfan]

Phils game 3 starter will now be J.A. Happ instead of Pedro.

[ngineer]

So this was just 'happ'enstance?;):D

[93henfan]

So, the kids are all put to bed, I have some coffee brewing, and I still only have TWO AND A HALF HOURS TO GO until first pitch.

In case I fall asleep waiting, could someone call me at 10:37 p.m. eastern to make sure I'm awake for the first pitch?

It's 1-800-SCREW TBS. Thanks.

I mean, WTF, there was an open slot from 3:30 to 7pm tonight. What gives?

[TheValleyRaider]

I mean, WTF, there was an open slot from 3:30 to 7pm tonight. What gives?

That slot was only open because the Dodgers won last night. Had St. Louis avoided the sweep, their Game 4 was scheduled for that slot

So this is really Manny's fault :p

[Fear the Bird]

10:07 no? not that it makes a huge difference

[93henfan]

10:07 no? not that it makes a huge difference

OK then. Only two hours to go! I was on a roll and you come with facts? xlolx

[Fear the Bird]

That slot was only open because the Dodgers won last night. Had St. Louis avoided the sweep, their Game 4 was scheduled for that slot

So this is really Manny's fault :p

Couldn't they have moved the game up once the Dodgers won? xnonox

And not sure if Phils fans realize this but should get you more fired up - had the Sawks held on and Twins win tonight game 4 would have been at 2:00 ET tomorrow coming off 10:00 tonight! xmadx

I believe if Twins win, Phils at 5 tomorrow and if Yanks win, Phils at 7

[Fear the Bird]

OK then. Only two hours to go! I was on a roll and you come with facts? xlolx

Does that get you rolling again?!xsmiley_wix

[Henwatcher]

Here's hopin' Phillies fans are HAPPy with the outcome of tonight's game.

[Fear the Bird]

xlolx Agreed hopefully they can CHASE the Rockies starter early and make it WERTH it to stay up late on a Sunday night

[EmeryZach]

Wow, it is going to hurt to hit the ball there tonight.

[EmeryZach]

BTW They just announced the game will be starting on TNT

[Fear the Bird]

What is the temp? Didn't look too cold at end of Broncos game

[Henwatcher]

37 degrees

[Fear the Bird]

Chase! 1-0

[93henfan]

Happ is getting b-slapped. Not much command and then forced to throw fat ones with three balls. Already in the mid 30s pitch count in the first inning.

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

It is going to take one heck of an effort for the Phils to win tonight.

[93henfan]

Happ will be lucky to go four innings at this rate. He just didn't show up tonight.

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

3-1 Rockies right now

The Phils are going to have to grind out some runs and i don't know if that's going to happen. It's going to be hard as heck to hit a homerun tonight. I have a feeling it's going to be one helluva day in Denver.

[93henfan]

76 pitches for Happ through three. :(

[Fear the Bird]

I think that's gotta be it for Happ - go to Blanton

[93henfan]

I have a feeling it's going to be one helluva day in Denver.

So we're the only game tomorrow. I haven't looked yet, but let me guess: they have us starting either at 2pm or sometime around 10pm?

[93henfan]

I think that's gotta be it for Happ - go to Blanton

If he can eek out another inning or two you have to try to save the pen. Assuming no more runs, let him get to 100-110 pitches.

[93henfan]

Here we go offense! Two on no outs for Howard.

[Fear the Bird]

So we're the only game tomorrow. I haven't looked yet, but let me guess: they have us starting either at 2pm or sometime around 10pm?


6 pm ET

[93henfan]

3-2! Howard RBI. First and third no outs. :)

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

6 pm ET

MLB really that scared of the Dolphins-Jets MNF game?

Woohoo, a lil small ball and the Phils get one back

3-2

[93henfan]

The Phils are going to have to grind out some runs and i don't know if that's going to happen.

They heard you. Keep thinking happy thoughts. :p

[93henfan]

Now it's Hammel's turn to get knocked around.

Bases loaded, no outs.

[bluehenbillk]

Loaded, nobody out for RRRRAAAAAUUUUUUUULLLLL

[93henfan]

Nice! Walked in a run. 3-3. Still no outs.

[bluehenbillk]

Raul walks tie game, still nobody out.

[93henfan]

Feliz with an crushing home to first double play.

[bluehenbillk]

Grrrr Pedro grrrrr

[93henfan]

Not a good night for the starters. Both pens up.

[93henfan]

Ruiz will be pitched around for sure.

[93henfan]

I was wrong. They're challenging him.

[93henfan]

Way to make 'em pay Ruiz! RBI single!! 4-3.

[93henfan]

Chollie P/Hs for Happ. Dobbs on.

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

Love the small ball!!

Happ is done but it's great to have Blanton. This could end up being one whacky late night duel.

[93henfan]

This could end up being one whacky late night duel.

You're not lying. An hour and a half to play 3.2 innings. Time to put on another pot of coffee. xlolx

[93henfan]

Well, I feel a heckuva lot better now than I did 20 mins ago. Let's go Joe!

[93henfan]

Jeezis. That ball was way out. Tie ballgame. At least it was a quick half inning.

[93henfan]

Monday Morning Roll Call:

93henfan...

[93henfan]

Ruiz makes the Rocks pay again, this time for two consecutive walks from Contreras.

5-4 Phils top of the 6th.

[Pards Rule]

I'm still here...hello?

[Pards Rule]

LETS GO PHILS

[Pards Rule]

Bottom 7th - 1st & 3rd for Rocks NO OUTS

[Pards Rule]

Strike out for first out! WHEW!

[93henfan]

Good to have company at 1:07am!

[93henfan]

Strike out for first out! WHEW!

That was big.

[Pards Rule]

Ridiculous - its after 1 AM!!

[Pards Rule]

Hey 93! Welcome to the deadbeat at work tomorrow club

[Pards Rule]

What is the temp in Denver now?

[93henfan]

Hey 93! Welcome to the deadbeat at work tomorrow club

Au contraire! Federal holiday for us gubmint types.

[Pards Rule]

Were tied again 5-5

[93henfan]

Drat. Tie ballgame.

[Pards Rule]

Damn - note to self - become fed employee - esp in October

[93henfan]

Were tied again 5-5

Good thing this game is in South Park. That was a 3-run dinger at CBP. Whew.

[93henfan]

Considering the hand he was dealt (1st and third no outs), a nice inning by Madson.

[Pards Rule]

Indeed! **** if this goes to extra I may have to blow off tomorrow!

[bluehenbillk]

Let's get the lead back. Who do we trot out to pitch the 8th?

[Pards Rule]

Pedro?

[93henfan]

Let's get the lead back. Who do we trot out to pitch the 8th?

Your guess is as good as mine.

[LeopardFan04]

I'm hanging in there as well...thankfully I start work an hour later than normal tomorrow, so that helps a little...

[93henfan]

Rally time!

[LeopardFan04]

FELIZ!


Chooch has to get these runs in...

[bluehenbillk]

Yea pedro

[Pards Rule]

Come on 2nd & 3rd 1 out

[93henfan]

Ouch.

[LeopardFan04]

Sigh.

[bluehenbillk]

Carlos can't come thru, let's go Stairs!!

[bluehenbillk]

Full, why do I not have confidence in jimmy if it goes to that

[93henfan]

Damn it.

[Pards Rule]

****KKKKKKKKK

[bluehenbillk]

2 huge K's grrrrr

[Pards Rule]

2 outs Bottom 8

[93henfan]

Terrific work by Durbin.

[93henfan]

Top of the lineup. Let's do this!

[Pards Rule]

So I can go to sleep! lol

[bluehenbillk]

Steal jimmy

[Pards Rule]

Rollins on 2nd - 1 out

[93henfan]

Nice!

[Pards Rule]

Yes - Rollins on 3rd and Utley on 1st on infield weird hit

[93henfan]

Wow. That was an out on replay. I'll take it. Not to mention it was foul in the first place.

[93henfan]

RBI - HOWARD!!!

[Pards Rule]

YES ROLLINS SCORES

[Pards Rule]

Phils up 6-5

[bluehenbillk]

Champs take the lead!!!!

Hold onto your seats, here comes Lidge!!!

[93henfan]

Champs take the lead!!!!

Hold onto your seats, here comes Lidge!!!

Taking my meds now... :p

[Pards Rule]

OK get 1-2-3 so I can crash

[93henfan]

http://media.nowpublic.net/images//0c/6/0c6d05c8f5ff31cd8ddaa23fa501dc2c.jpg

[bluehenbillk]

Key to the 9th, don't let Gonzalez on. Lidge can't hold baserunners at all.

[93henfan]

What a telling half inning of baseball this will be...

[93henfan]

1 down!

[Pards Rule]

One out!

[Pards Rule]

Damnit Lidge!

[93henfan]

Argh. Gonzalez gets a free pass.

[93henfan]

Huge out. Two down.

[Pards Rule]

2 DOWN!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[93henfan]

Whoomp, there it is!!!

A little Lidge drama, but just a huge, huge win for the Phils to take the first game in Colorado and steal back home field advantage.

Let's close it out later today Cliff! xthumbsupx

[Pards Rule]

DONE PHILS WIN

[Pards Rule]

Good night!

[bluehenbillk]

YYYEEESSSS!!! Never a doubt :)

Lee and Hamels setup if needed. Time for bed.

[93henfan]

YYYEEESSSS!!! Never a doubt :)



Liar!


xlolx Nighty night boys!

[bluehenbillk]

Well I'm at work operating on about 3.5 hrs of sleep.

[93henfan]

Well I'm at work operating on about 3.5 hrs of sleep.

Yikes. Good luck. My kids woke me up promptly at 7am, so I got 4.5 hrs myself. I'm trying to get my wife to take them somewhere so I can sneak back to bed. xnodx

[Ivytalk]

This whole situation is ludicrous. At least today's game starts at 6 EST instead of 10.xcoolx

[Pards Rule]

Fricking the MLB giving fellatio to the Yanks! ENOUGH!

[GannonFan]

Have to admit - I went to bed at midnight. The wife and the oldest had the flu yesterday and I was exhausted. TiVo'ed the rest of the game and watched the last 4 innings on fast forward this morning. Amazing, even on fast forward, I got the heart flutters watching Lidge pitch the 9th.

Good thing about the family being sick is that I'm taking a half day today so I'll have everything out of the way so I can watch the Phils this evening. Let's wrap this thing up tonight - if we can save Hamels for Game 1 of the Dodger series I like that - Hamels pitches better in his native environment of SoCal. xlolx

[93henfan]

Hamels pitches better in his native environment of SoCal. xlolx

Truth.

No shame in TiVo'ing. MLB made this series very difficult for Phils fans to watch. Not one game in prime time, save for the first inning two innings last night. I think the slight motivates the Phils a tad.

[Pards Rule]

Glad this one starts at 6PM!

[89Hen]

That was an exhausting game to watch. Was it really a 4+ hour game? I thought I was dreaming when I hit the clicker and it sad 2:15am. xoopsx

[Elon Fightin' Christians]

GO PHILS !!!!