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IGT 8/11/14 NYM @ PHI: Take the series and run.

Zvon Aug 10 2014 06:30 PM

This is a 1:05 afternoon game! NYM: Niese (5-8, 3.51) PHI: Buchanan (6-5, 4.39)

d'Kong76 Aug 11 2014 07:16 AM Re: IGT 8/11/14 NYM @ PHI: Take the series and run.

NY Mets at Philadelphia When: 1:05 PM ET, Monday, August 11, 2014 Where: Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania SportsDirect Inc. The Philadelphia Phillies finally figured out a way to take down the New York Mets on Sunday and will try to earn a split of the four-game series when they host the finale on Monday. The Phillies had dropped 11 of 12 at home to the Mets before storming back from a 6-1 deficit on Sunday. New York’s bullpen has been up and down over the weekend, with Jenrry Mejia and Jeurys Familia taking turns being unavailable on the back end. The Phillies reside in the basement in the National League East due in part to the struggles of Ryan Howard in the middle of the order. Howard came through with the walk-off hit in Sunday’s 7-6 victory while Chase Utley finished a double shy of the cycle. New York has taken 10 of the 15 meetings between the teams this season and is getting strong performances from Travis d’Arnaud and Lucas Duda in the series. TV: 1:05 p.m. ET, SNY (New York), CSN Philadelphia PITCHING MATCHUP: Mets LH Jon Niese (5-8, 3.51 ERA) vs. Phillies RH David Buchanan (6-5, 4.39) Niese is trying to stop a four-start losing streak and was lit up for six runs on eight hits - two home runs - in six innings at Washington on Wednesday. The 27-year-old has not notched more than four strikeouts in any of the last three outings. Niese has had some success against Philadelphia in his career, posting a 7-6 record with a 3.03 ERA in 18 career starts. Buchanan started in place of Cliff Lee (elbow) on Wednesday and held Houston to three runs on nine hits in 6 1/3 innings to earn the win. The Georgia native has allowed three or fewer earned runs in each of his last seven major-league outings. Buchanan started against the Mets on May 29 at home and suffered a loss while surrendering four runs - three earned - in 6 2/3 innings. WALK-OFFS: 1. Mejia is dealing with tightness in his calf and is also reportedly putting off surgery for a hernia. 2. Philadelphia claimed veteran RHP Jerome Williams off waivers from Texas and designated RHP Sean O’Sullivan for assignment. 3. New York RHP Jacob deGrom (shoulder) will head back to undergo tests on Monday and will not make his scheduled start on Tuesday.

d'Kong76 Aug 11 2014 09:49 AM Re: IGT 8/11/14 NYM @ PHI: Take the series and run.

Curtis Granderson - RF Daniel Murphy - 2B David Wright - 3B Lucas Duda - 1B Juan Lagares - CF Matt den Dekker - LF Wilmer Flores - SS Anthony Recker - C Jonathon Niese - LHP

d'Kong76 Aug 11 2014 09:50 AM Re: IGT 8/11/14 NYM @ PHI: Take the series and run.

Revere, CF Rollins, SS Byrd, RF Howard, 1B Ruiz, C Ruf, LF Blanco, 2B Asche, 3B Buchanan, P

Benjamin Grimm Aug 11 2014 11:47 AM Re: IGT 8/11/14 NYM @ PHI: Take the series and run.

MLB's GameDay says "Injury Delay." Anyone know what's up?

John Cougar Lunchbucket Aug 11 2014 11:49 AM Re: IGT 8/11/14 NYM @ PHI: Take the series and run.

Niese deflected a ball off his calf but appears fine if that's what you're asking about

Benjamin Grimm Aug 11 2014 11:59 AM Re: IGT 8/11/14 NYM @ PHI: Take the series and run.

That's probably it. Thanks.

Frayed Knot Aug 11 2014 12:41 PM Re: IGT 8/11/14 NYM @ PHI: Take the series and run.

Three walks in less than 6 innings (including one of the 4-pitch variety and another to the pitcher leading off an inning) plus now a head-high HBP (Ryan Howard just got his shoulder in front of his face) suggests that Niese's location is his worst enemy both today and in his recent starts when he's been serving up a bunch of taters.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Aug 11 2014 12:45 PM Re: IGT 8/11/14 NYM @ PHI: Take the series and run.

Hey, Lagares just drew a walk. Anything can happen.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Aug 11 2014 12:47 PM Re: IGT 8/11/14 NYM @ PHI: Take the series and run.

Den dekker dun did it, RBI double

John Cougar Lunchbucket Aug 11 2014 12:51 PM Re: IGT 8/11/14 NYM @ PHI: Take the series and run.

If Rekker doesn't get this run in, I'm breaking up with him.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Aug 11 2014 12:55 PM Re: IGT 8/11/14 NYM @ PHI: Take the series and run.

John Cougar Lunchbucket wrote: If Rekker doesn't get this run in, I'm breaking up with him. Well now.

TransMonk Aug 11 2014 12:55 PM Re: IGT 8/11/14 NYM @ PHI: Take the series and run.

Recked it.

bmfc1 Aug 11 2014 12:55 PM Re: IGT 8/11/14 NYM @ PHI: Take the series and run.

John Cougar Lunchbucket wrote: If Rekker doesn't get this run in, I'm breaking up with him. So what's the opposite of "breaking up with him"?

Edgy MD Aug 11 2014 12:56 PM Re: IGT 8/11/14 NYM @ PHI: Take the series and run.

You Reck me, baby You break me in two But you move me, Ant'ny Yes, you do

Edgy MD Aug 11 2014 12:57 PM Re: IGT 8/11/14 NYM @ PHI: Take the series and run.

bmfc1 wrote: John Cougar Lunchbucket wrote: If Rekker doesn't get this run in, I'm breaking up with him. So what's the opposite of "breaking up with him"? Nice dress, 'bucket.

Frayed Knot Aug 11 2014 01:03 PM Re: IGT 8/11/14 NYM @ PHI: Take the series and run.

bmfc1 wrote: John Cougar Lunchbucket wrote: If Rekker doesn't get this run in, I'm breaking up with him. So what's the opposite of "breaking up with him"? Having his baby.

Frayed Knot Aug 11 2014 01:08 PM Re: IGT 8/11/14 NYM @ PHI: Take the series and run.

Juan shoots down another one. Dom Brown out at home by multiple feet.

Frayed Knot Aug 11 2014 01:13 PM Re: IGT 8/11/14 NYM @ PHI: Take the series and run.

It was a ridiculous send by the Philly coach. Brown on 2nd, Phils down by 3 w/2 outs and the big hitters coming up, single up the middle, and Brown hadn't even reached 3B by the time Lagares was picking up the ball. It wasn't even a particularly good throw (several feet to the 1B-side of the plate) but Recker had oodles of time to slide over and tag him out by 15 feet.

Edgy MD Aug 11 2014 01:18 PM Re: IGT 8/11/14 NYM @ PHI: Take the series and run.

That seems to be the advantage the guy gets. He burns third base coaches who are reading the hit, rather than the outfielder, and he's getting to balls much faster.

Frayed Knot Aug 11 2014 01:23 PM Re: IGT 8/11/14 NYM @ PHI: Take the series and run.

Ruben Tejada: late inning defensive replacement (helps that Flores made the final out) And Buddy Carlyle is your 8th inning man today.

Edgy MD Aug 11 2014 01:27 PM Re: IGT 8/11/14 NYM @ PHI: Take the series and run.

Hopefully, Flores' flubbs the previous day is what gives Terry a push in the Ruben-as-Replacement direction.

Edgy MD Aug 11 2014 01:32 PM Re: IGT 8/11/14 NYM @ PHI: Take the series and run.

Just heard a WOR commercial by yourmarketingsucks.com Classy!

Edgy MD Aug 11 2014 01:50 PM Re: IGT 8/11/14 NYM @ PHI: Take the series and run.

Futley!

Edgy MD Aug 11 2014 01:52 PM Re: IGT 8/11/14 NYM @ PHI: Take the series and run.

This is interesting. If interference is ruled, is that a double or an out?

Edgy MD Aug 11 2014 01:52 PM Re: IGT 8/11/14 NYM @ PHI: Take the series and run.

With regard to the game, is there really a difference between a double and a homer?

Edgy MD Aug 11 2014 01:55 PM Re: IGT 8/11/14 NYM @ PHI: Take the series and run.

Phew. Four-of-seven roadtrip. Not exactly world-beaters, but...

d'Kong76 Aug 11 2014 01:56 PM Re: IGT 8/11/14 NYM @ PHI: Take the series and run.

Frayed Knot Aug 11 2014 01:56 PM Re: IGT 8/11/14 NYM @ PHI: Take the series and run.

Edgy MD wrote: This is interesting. If interference is ruled, is that a double or an out? Clearly a double. Granderson was nowhere near it and made no try for the ball except maybe to hope for a rebound.

Edgy MD Aug 11 2014 02:00 PM Re: IGT 8/11/14 NYM @ PHI: Take the series and run.

Thanks. Yeah, I had no idea via the radio. Do I correctly assume that, had he been in position, the umpz would have had the option to rule an out?

Benjamin Grimm Aug 11 2014 02:06 PM Re: IGT 8/11/14 NYM @ PHI: Take the series and run.

I would think so. I believe the umpire is supposed to make his best determination of what would have happened if the fan hadn't interfered.

d'Kong76 Aug 11 2014 02:20 PM Re: IGT 8/11/14 NYM @ PHI: Take the series and run.

Montero to start tomorrow according to SNY post-game.

Edgy MD Aug 11 2014 02:22 PM Re: IGT 8/11/14 NYM @ PHI: Take the series and run.

Big opportunity here.

themetfairy Aug 11 2014 05:48 PM Re: IGT 8/11/14 NYM @ PHI: Take the series and run.

It was a beautiful day for baseball. Our battery heading from the bullpen to the dugout The out at home plate was a thing of beauty! This little girl dancing with the Phanatic was also pretty adorable. But Aaron Rowand and the Phanatic shooting hot dogs into the crowd was a bit scary. Before the game we were chatting with this gentleman, who was one of Anthony Recker's high school coaches. After the game we ran into him and his son - apparently he traded a signed Jonathan Papelbon ball in order to get the Recker ball.