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IGT 8/10/14 NYM @ PHI: Keep On Truckin'

G-Fafif Aug 10 2014 07:58 AM

Zack to be a cannonball express of pitchin'. Duda power straight to victory, we're truckin'. This Kendrick can boogie down to an early shower. Kyle <<< Eddie.

d'Kong76 Aug 10 2014 08:10 AM Re: IGT 8/10/14 NYM @ PHI: Keep On Truckin'

NY Mets at Philadelphia When: 1:35 PM ET, Sunday, August 10, 2014 Where: Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania SportsDirect Inc. The New York Mets might be in the playoff race if they could play all of their games in Philadelphia. The Mets try to win for the 12 time in their last 13 trips when they visit the Phillies for the third contest of their four-game series on Sunday. New York is halfway to a sweep after posting a pair of one-run victories thanks to strong starting pitching and a bullpen that got the outs when they were needed. The Phillies, who have dropped 10 of 14 to New York overall this season, managed five hits in Saturday’s 2-1 11-inning setback. Philadelphia looked to be gaining momentum to move out of the National League East basement with a three-game sweep of Houston earlier in the week but now sits four games behind the Mets in the race to avoid last place. New York stayed away from closer Jenrry Mejia (calf) on Saturday as the right-hander is day-to-day. TV: 1:35 p.m. ET, SNY (New York), CSN Philadelphia PITCHING MATCHUP: Mets RH Zack Wheeler (7-8, 3.48 ERA) vs. Phillies RH Kyle Kendrick (5-11, 4.74) Wheeler is in a nice groove with two earned runs or fewer allowed in each of his last seven outings. The 24-year-old did not complete seven innings in any of those turns but worked 6 2/3 frames in each of the last three. Wheeler started against Philadelphia at home on July 30 and allowed two runs on seven hits to pick up the win, improving to 2-1 with a 2.59 ERA in four career starts versus the division rivals. Kendrick busted out of a funk by yielding one run and five hits over seven innings without factoring in the decision against Houston on Tuesday. The Texas native went 2-5 with a 6.61 ERA and 57 hits allowed in 49 innings over his previous eight turns. Kendrick lost to Wheeler and New York on July 30, allowing four runs and seven hits in six innings. WALK-OFFS: 1. Mets RHP Matt Harvey (elbow) threw off the mound at the team’s spring training facility on Saturday. 2. Philadelphia LF Dominic Brown is hitless in nine at-bats over his last six games as his playing time has decreased. 3. New York OF Matt den Dekker, who was recalled on Saturday, is expected to get the start against a right-handed pitcher on Sunday.

G-Fafif Aug 10 2014 09:06 AM Re: IGT 8/10/14 NYM @ PHI: Keep On Truckin'

Matt den Knife joins de fun, looks for a slice of Kendrick: Curtis Granderson - RF Daniel Murphy - 2B David Wright - 3B Lucas Duda - 1B Travis d'Arnaud - C Matt den Dekker - LF Juan Lagares - CF Wilmer Flores - SS Zack Wheeler - RHP [youtube:2mummkw8]Eke-oF3Vh6s[/youtube:2mummkw8]

Frayed Knot Aug 10 2014 09:25 AM Re: IGT 8/10/14 NYM @ PHI: Keep On Truckin'

Eddie = Falsetto voice Kyle = False setta skills

d'Kong76 Aug 10 2014 09:31 AM Re: IGT 8/10/14 NYM @ PHI: Keep On Truckin'

Revere, CF Rollins, SS Utley, 2B Howard, 1B Sizemore, RF Brown, LF Nieves, C Asche, 3B Kendrick, P

Lefty Specialist Aug 10 2014 12:39 PM Re: IGT 8/10/14 NYM @ PHI: Keep On Truckin' Edited 1 time(s), most recently on Aug 10 2014 12:43 PM

Charlie Manuel auditioning for Sling Blade II.

d'Kong76 Aug 10 2014 12:40 PM Re: IGT 8/10/14 NYM @ PHI: Keep On Truckin'

That was a great interview. Gonna miss KB.

bmfc1 Aug 10 2014 12:41 PM Re: IGT 8/10/14 NYM @ PHI: Keep On Truckin'

BREAKING: "Walter Alston had a unique way of touching you", per Charlie Manuel.

Edgy MD Aug 10 2014 12:57 PM Re: IGT 8/10/14 NYM @ PHI: Keep On Truckin'

Heavy speculation, but I'm thinking that Ryan Howard may be more regularly burned by the increased defensive shifting than any player in baseball.

Edgy MD Aug 10 2014 01:01 PM Re: IGT 8/10/14 NYM @ PHI: Keep On Truckin'

Heavy speculation, but I'm thinking Lucas Duda may be a good hitter.

d'Kong76 Aug 10 2014 01:02 PM Re: IGT 8/10/14 NYM @ PHI: Keep On Truckin'

Dudaboom!! Nice to hear lotta Mets' fans back in Shea South. d'BOOM as I'm typing!!

Edgy MD Aug 10 2014 01:02 PM Re: IGT 8/10/14 NYM @ PHI: Keep On Truckin'

Heavy speculation, but I'm thinking Kendrick may want those last two pitches back.

Edgy MD Aug 10 2014 01:04 PM Re: IGT 8/10/14 NYM @ PHI: Keep On Truckin'

Phillies booth lamenting the lack of chin music.

Frayed Knot Aug 10 2014 01:07 PM Re: IGT 8/10/14 NYM @ PHI: Keep On Truckin'

Phillies booth lamenting the lack of chin music. That's the lament of fans from just about all losing teams: they throw at/in-on us all the time and we never retaliate

Edgy MD Aug 10 2014 01:12 PM Re: IGT 8/10/14 NYM @ PHI: Keep On Truckin'

This case, it's just Jamie Moyer insisting (and his booth partner parroting) that the Mets are too "comfortable" up there. I imagine Tony Stewart thought Kevin Ward was too comfortable too. If you want to commit a moral violation, you're on your own. Don't expect me to buy your bullshit macho euphemism.

Edgy MD Aug 10 2014 01:19 PM Re: IGT 8/10/14 NYM @ PHI: Keep On Truckin'

Phillies uniforms today coming from a completely different color palette from yesterday's.

d'Kong76 Aug 10 2014 01:24 PM Re: IGT 8/10/14 NYM @ PHI: Keep On Truckin'

Wheeler snappin' off some filthy curve balls.

Zvon Aug 10 2014 01:42 PM Re: IGT 8/10/14 NYM @ PHI: Keep On Truckin'

I can take 48 hours of Charlie Manuel. I cannot take even 5 minutes of Mike Schmidt. (Phils feed)

Edgy MD Aug 10 2014 01:45 PM Re: IGT 8/10/14 NYM @ PHI: Keep On Truckin'

I don't know. Manuel was maddeningly inarticulate. Make a note of that hit that just got by Flores' backhand for future evaluation. #hesourderekjeter

Edgy MD Aug 10 2014 01:47 PM Re: IGT 8/10/14 NYM @ PHI: Keep On Truckin'

Wheeler looks like he's losing it since that Rollins at-bat.

Edgy MD Aug 10 2014 01:49 PM Re: IGT 8/10/14 NYM @ PHI: Keep On Truckin'

SeewhaImean?

Edgy MD Aug 10 2014 01:58 PM Re: IGT 8/10/14 NYM @ PHI: Keep On Truckin'

Mike Schmidt waxing eloquent about the Mets willingness to go after first-pitch-fastballs. Where am I?

Zvon Aug 10 2014 02:01 PM Re: IGT 8/10/14 NYM @ PHI: Keep On Truckin'

Edgy MD wrote: I don't know. Manuel was maddeningly inarticulate. I totally enjoy his ramblings. He actually sounds sharper now than in post game talks when he was managing.

d'Kong76 Aug 10 2014 02:02 PM Re: IGT 8/10/14 NYM @ PHI: Keep On Truckin'

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Edgy MD Aug 10 2014 02:06 PM Re: IGT 8/10/14 NYM @ PHI: Keep On Truckin'

Zvon wrote: Edgy MD wrote: I don't know. Manuel was maddeningly inarticulate. I totally enjoy his ramblings. He actually sounds sharper now than in post game talks when he was managing. That's a low bar. Wilmer showing some vulnerability to his left also.

Frayed Knot Aug 10 2014 02:08 PM Re: IGT 8/10/14 NYM @ PHI: Keep On Truckin'

Edgy MD wrote: Wilmer showing some vulnerability to his left also. The official scorer was unsure how to score that play, so they awarded a hit ... to Jeter!

Edgy MD Aug 10 2014 02:08 PM Re: IGT 8/10/14 NYM @ PHI: Keep On Truckin'

As for Schmidtty, there may be some arrogance and ignorance of contemporary personnel, but there are only eight guys who can claim to be the best ever at their position.

Edgy MD Aug 10 2014 02:09 PM Re: IGT 8/10/14 NYM @ PHI: Keep On Truckin'

Confused why a righty is facing Utley here. Tying run at the plate.

Edgy MD Aug 10 2014 02:10 PM Re: IGT 8/10/14 NYM @ PHI: Keep On Truckin'

Flergh.

Zvon Aug 10 2014 02:11 PM Re: IGT 8/10/14 NYM @ PHI: Keep On Truckin'

..................Utley!

d'Kong76 Aug 10 2014 02:12 PM Re: IGT 8/10/14 NYM @ PHI: Keep On Truckin'

He's a good guy. (on edit, Manuel) Meanwhile, our lead is evaporaBOOMing.

Frayed Knot Aug 10 2014 02:13 PM Re: IGT 8/10/14 NYM @ PHI: Keep On Truckin'

Edgy MD wrote: Confused why a righty is facing Utley here. Tying run at the plate. Cuz Eveland isn't available and Utley has 2 HRs off of Edgin including a recent GS.

Edgy MD Aug 10 2014 02:15 PM Re: IGT 8/10/14 NYM @ PHI: Keep On Truckin'

Ump missed strike three at the knees.

Edgy MD Aug 10 2014 02:15 PM Re: IGT 8/10/14 NYM @ PHI: Keep On Truckin'

Woosh! Phew!

Edgy MD Aug 10 2014 02:17 PM Re: IGT 8/10/14 NYM @ PHI: Keep On Truckin'

Get Ned Ryerson on the line, because I'm looking to buy some insurance.

Frayed Knot Aug 10 2014 02:18 PM Re: IGT 8/10/14 NYM @ PHI: Keep On Truckin'

That E by Wilmer really screws things up (not that the three hits which followed were damaging too) - But Black was about to get out of the 7th with a low pitch count (got the first 2 outs on 3 pitches) so Terry either could have either hung with him for the 8th or went to Edgin for the LHBs in the middle of the order - Now, with Familia not available today, he's got to find an 8th inning bridge to Mejia

Edgy MD Aug 10 2014 02:22 PM Re: IGT 8/10/14 NYM @ PHI: Keep On Truckin'

Assuming Mejia can answer the bell. Murph's Rod Carew act is fun, but he's got to pull a ball or two per series to keep teams honest. No insurance. DAMMIT, RYERSON!!

Edgy MD Aug 10 2014 02:27 PM Re: IGT 8/10/14 NYM @ PHI: Keep On Truckin'

I'd like to thank Ryne Sandberg for sending lefties up for the first two batters while Ruiz and Byrd cool their heels on the bench.

Edgy MD Aug 10 2014 02:29 PM Re: IGT 8/10/14 NYM @ PHI: Keep On Truckin'

Josh Edgin, today you became a man.

d'Kong76 Aug 10 2014 02:30 PM Re: IGT 8/10/14 NYM @ PHI: Keep On Truckin'

Nice work by Edgin

Edgy MD Aug 10 2014 02:37 PM Re: IGT 8/10/14 NYM @ PHI: Keep On Truckin'

Super-nice. Meanwhile, this has to be the first-ever two-hit game for den Dekker. Would like to see Ruben out there in the ninth, but I don't think that's part of the plan.

Edgy MD Aug 10 2014 02:45 PM Re: IGT 8/10/14 NYM @ PHI: Keep On Truckin'

Shoulda left Edgy in there to face Asche.

Zvon Aug 10 2014 02:45 PM Re: IGT 8/10/14 NYM @ PHI: Keep On Truckin'

Phils views make it look like it was a fair ball. SNY?

Edgy MD Aug 10 2014 02:46 PM Re: IGT 8/10/14 NYM @ PHI: Keep On Truckin'

Blub.

Zvon Aug 10 2014 02:47 PM Re: IGT 8/10/14 NYM @ PHI: Keep On Truckin'

damn.

Frayed Knot Aug 10 2014 02:50 PM Re: IGT 8/10/14 NYM @ PHI: Keep On Truckin' Edited 2 time(s), most recently on Aug 10 2014 02:52 PM

Mejia has given up hits to 40% of the batters he's faced lately: 12 hits in (including Revere & Rollins) his last 30 hitters faced over 6 outings.

bmfc1 Aug 10 2014 02:51 PM Re: IGT 8/10/14 NYM @ PHI: Keep On Truckin'

Zvon wrote: Phils views make it look like it was a fair ball. SNY? SNY didn't have a good angle. They are likely using the cameras to find more ex-Phillies to interview.

Edgy MD Aug 10 2014 02:52 PM Re: IGT 8/10/14 NYM @ PHI: Keep On Truckin'

Nuttin' getting by Utley today.

Zvon Aug 10 2014 02:57 PM Re: IGT 8/10/14 NYM @ PHI: Keep On Truckin'

fuck

Frayed Knot Aug 10 2014 02:59 PM Re: IGT 8/10/14 NYM @ PHI: Keep On Truckin'

Frayed Knot wrote: Mejia has given up hits to 40% of the batters he's faced lately: 12 hits in (including Revere & Rollins) his last 30 hitters faced over 6 outings. And now we can expand that list to his last 13 outings where he's blown three saves, lost twice, and had a clean 1-2-3 inning just twice. This all goes back to pre-ASB that the bad outings have vastly outnumbered the good.

d'Kong76 Aug 10 2014 03:02 PM Re: IGT 8/10/14 NYM @ PHI: Keep On Truckin'

This game sucked ass. Crappy ass, not the nice ass.

G-Fafif Aug 10 2014 03:09 PM Re: IGT 8/10/14 NYM @ PHI: Keep On Truckin'

d'Kong76 wrote: This game sucked ass. Crappy ass, not the nice ass. Nice ass rarely gets sucked in a baseball sense.

G-Fafif Aug 10 2014 03:11 PM Re: IGT 8/10/14 NYM @ PHI: Keep On Truckin'

bmfc1 wrote: Zvon wrote: Phils views make it look like it was a fair ball. SNY? SNY didn't have a good angle. They are likely using the cameras to find more ex-Phillies to interview. First thing to make me laugh since this game ended.

Zvon Aug 10 2014 03:12 PM Re: IGT 8/10/14 NYM @ PHI: Keep On Truckin'

Ugh, how do we let the Phils do that to us? That's a dead team walking. And another walk off loss. Pretty shitty.

Edgy MD Aug 10 2014 03:35 PM Re: IGT 8/10/14 NYM @ PHI: Keep On Truckin'

1) Flores' defense. 2) Not sticking with the hot lefty to go after Asche. 3) Duda failing to guard the line.

Ashie62 Aug 10 2014 04:03 PM Re: IGT 8/10/14 NYM @ PHI: Keep On Truckin'

Play to win Terry...

Lefty Specialist Aug 10 2014 05:10 PM Re: IGT 8/10/14 NYM @ PHI: Keep On Truckin'

I dunno, but it seems like this team has had more than its share of nut-punch losses since, say, mid-2007. And a fair amount of THOSE have been to these Phillies. Just when it seems like they're turning a corner, WHAM! NUTPUNCH!!!!!

d'Kong76 Aug 10 2014 05:18 PM Re: IGT 8/10/14 NYM @ PHI: Keep On Truckin'

G-Fafif wrote: d'Kong76 wrote: This game sucked ass. Crappy ass, not the nice ass. Nice ass rarely gets sucked in a baseball sense. Probably not the best choice of words.

G-Fafif Aug 10 2014 06:56 PM Re: IGT 8/10/14 NYM @ PHI: Keep On Truckin'

d'Kong76 wrote: d'Kong76 wrote: This game sucked ass. Crappy ass, not the nice ass. Nice ass rarely gets sucked in a baseball sense. Probably not the best choice of words. Your meaning was clear. The sucking shone through.