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IGT #127 Philly's a dirty place, let's sweep it.

Ceetar Aug 27 2015 05:41 AM

Niese looks to Harang the Phillies tonight at 7:05.

Lefty Specialist Aug 27 2015 06:24 AM Re: IGT #127 Philly's a dirty place, let's sweep it.

Let's finish the job, guys.

themetfairy Aug 27 2015 06:39 AM Re: IGT #127 Philly's a dirty place, let's sweep it.

Why isn't this a day game? The fourth game of a four game series in late August should be a day game.

Frayed Knot Aug 27 2015 06:45 AM Re: IGT #127 Philly's a dirty place, let's sweep it.

Because there's little travel involved for the upcoming series. Phils stay at home, Mets go 100 miles north.

Centerfield Aug 27 2015 06:46 AM Re: IGT #127 Philly's a dirty place, let's sweep it.

If you can call the environment the Phils have played in the last 3 games as "home".

themetfairy Aug 27 2015 07:17 AM Re: IGT #127 Philly's a dirty place, let's sweep it.

Understood. But as summer is slipping away, I could really use one last midweek day game.

TransMonk Aug 27 2015 08:28 AM Re: IGT #127 Philly's a dirty place, let's sweep it.

Alas, there are no more mid-week day games left this regular season, IIRC. Monday, September 7th is a 1:05 start at Washington, but that is Labor Day.

d'Kong76 Aug 27 2015 08:45 AM Re: IGT #127 Philly's a dirty place, let's sweep it.

Funny, I thought this was a day game... NY Mets at Philadelphia When: 7:05 PM ET, Thursday, August 27, 2015 Where: Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania SportsDirect Inc. Michael Cuddyer and the New York Mets have feasted on the Philadelphia Phillies this season. Cuddyer looks to continue his good fortune as the Mets attempt to complete a four-game sweep of Philadelphia for the first time since Sept. 6-9, 2002, when the National League East rivals meet at Citizens Bank Park on Thursday. Cuddyer drove in three runs in New York's 9-4 triumph on Wednesday to improve to 7-for-10 with two homers and six RBIs in the series. The offseason acquisition has flustered Philadelphia throughout 2015, going 19-for-37 (.514) with 12 RBIs as the Mets have outscored the Phillies 74-38 en route to winning 11 of the 12 meetings. New York has erupted for 64 runs on 16 homers to emerge victorious in six straight overall and seize a season-high 6 1/2-game lead over second-place Washington. Philadelphia has once again made itself at home in the cellar, but Andres Blanco has been one of the few bright spots by batting .400 (14-for-35) with seven runs scored during his nine-game hitting streak. TV: 7:05 p.m. ET, SNY (New York), CSN Philadelphia PITCHING MATCHUP: Mets LH Jonathon Niese (8-9, 3.80 ERA) vs. Phillies RH Aaron Harang (5-14, 4.67) Niese improved to 3-0 in his last five outings on Saturday despite permitting seven runs on 11 hits in 5 1/3 innings of a 14-9 triumph over Colorado. The seven runs allowed matched the sum total of the previous four starts (26 innings) for the 28-year-old. Niese improved to 10-6 in his career versus Philadelphia after yielding just three runs in 13 1/3 innings to post wins on April 15 and May 9, respectively. Harang deserved a better fate on Sunday after allowing just two runs on as many hits in seven innings of a no-decision against Miami. The 37-year-old didn't permit a homer in that contest, but has been taken deep 14 times in his previous 12 games - during which he has limped to a 1-11 mark. Harang has lost both meetings with the Mets this season despite allowing just four runs on 12 hits in 13 innings. WALK-OFFS: 1. New York is batting .357 as a team with 27 doubles during its winning streak. 2. Philadelphia 1B Ryan Howard is 5-for-13 with two homers, five RBIs and four runs scored in the series. 3. While the majority of his team has prospered at the plate, Mets RF Curtis Granderson is just 1-for-8 in the series.

d'Kong76 Aug 27 2015 01:22 PM Re: IGT #127 Philly's a dirty place, let's sweep it.

Hernandez, 2B Blanco, 3B Herrera, CF Francoeur, RF Altherr, LF Ruf, 1B Ruiz, C Galvis, SS Harang, P

Benjamin Grimm Aug 27 2015 01:24 PM Re: IGT #127 Philly's a dirty place, let's sweep it.

I used to know who the Phillies were, but that's a pretty unfamiliar looking lineup. I appreciate that Ryan Howard is getting the day off.

Edgy MD Aug 27 2015 01:37 PM Re: IGT #127 Philly's a dirty place, let's sweep it.

It's funny to go from the Pedro Feliciano days of "Ryan Howard is a frighteningly dangerous offensive force, but we've sure got his number," to "Ryan Howard is an institutional anchor keeping this team stuck and swamped by stormy waters, but he's sure got our number." Not funny funny, but funny.

d'Kong76 Aug 27 2015 01:56 PM Re: IGT #127 Philly's a dirty place, let's sweep it.

Granderson, RF Cespedes, CF Murphy, 1B Wright, 3B Johnson, 2B d'Arnaud, C Conforto, LF Tejada, SS Niese, P

Edgy MD Aug 27 2015 06:03 PM Re: IGT #127 Philly's a dirty place, let's sweep it.

Rob Manfred in the Phillie booth as the Francouers take a 2-0 lead. Three...

Edgy MD Aug 27 2015 06:04 PM Re: IGT #127 Philly's a dirty place, let's sweep it.

Oh, blub, now we've got a real hole.

Lefty Specialist Aug 27 2015 06:06 PM Re: IGT #127 Philly's a dirty place, let's sweep it.

Vintage Niese, letting a bad inning snowball on him.

Edgy MD Aug 27 2015 06:07 PM Re: IGT #127 Philly's a dirty place, let's sweep it.

I blame Manfred.

Benjamin Grimm Aug 27 2015 06:07 PM Re: IGT #127 Philly's a dirty place, let's sweep it.

Ummm... Go Padres?

Frayed Knot Aug 27 2015 06:11 PM Re: IGT #127 Philly's a dirty place, let's sweep it.

Edgy MD wrote: I blame Manfred. I blame Soupcan

Frayed Knot Aug 27 2015 06:13 PM Re: IGT #127 Philly's a dirty place, let's sweep it.

In the transition from the hitting poor team in the first half to the tops in the majors offense in the second and all the reasons for it (Cespedes, Conforto, Johns-ribe, etc) the 'swap' of Plawecki to d'Arnaud is being overlooked as a major factor.

Zvon Aug 27 2015 06:30 PM Re: IGT #127 Philly's a dirty place, let's sweep it.

Frayed Knot wrote: In the transition from the hitting poor team in the first half to the tops in the majors offense in the second and all the reasons for it (Cespedes, Conforto, Johns-ribe, etc) the 'swap' of Plawecki to d'Arnaud is being overlooked as a major factor. Not by me. And obviously you. I expected gappers from him (I think I said he'd be a doubles machine) but not the long ball.Some of these homers are looking effortless and going very far.

Zvon Aug 27 2015 06:30 PM Re: IGT #127 Philly's a dirty place, let's sweep it.

CespedaBOOM!

Zvon Aug 27 2015 06:35 PM Re: IGT #127 Philly's a dirty place, let's sweep it.

KellyBOOM! 5-5 Mets

Edgy MD Aug 27 2015 06:35 PM Re: IGT #127 Philly's a dirty place, let's sweep it.

WoW! It's about time Kelly Johnson joined this circus.

soupcan Aug 27 2015 06:36 PM Re: IGT #127 Philly's a dirty place, let's sweep it.

Hot Damn! This team is something else!

Edgy MD Aug 27 2015 06:40 PM Re: IGT #127 Philly's a dirty place, let's sweep it.

Walking Francoeur. Nevoeur a good sign.

Zvon Aug 27 2015 06:42 PM Re: IGT #127 Philly's a dirty place, let's sweep it.

Who invented the double play? I want to thank that man.

Edgy MD Aug 27 2015 06:43 PM Re: IGT #127 Philly's a dirty place, let's sweep it.

Tejada returning the double-play blessings. Damn. Mets down 5-0 when I left work. Come home to see a game-tying homer? I don't deserve this.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Aug 27 2015 06:46 PM Re: IGT #127 Philly's a dirty place, let's sweep it.

These guys are awesome. Subpar starting pitching only inspires them to score more.

Lefty Specialist Aug 27 2015 06:48 PM Re: IGT #127 Philly's a dirty place, let's sweep it.

I've never seen a team able to flip on the switch like this. Not just a Mets team; I mean ANY team.

Benjamin Grimm Aug 27 2015 06:57 PM Re: IGT #127 Philly's a dirty place, let's sweep it.

This is going to be a battle of the bullpens, I think. I'm hoping that Gilmartin and Verrett are available.

d'Kong76 Aug 27 2015 07:17 PM Re: IGT #127 Philly's a dirty place, let's sweep it.

Was feeling a Confortoboom there, but instead we stretch.

Frayed Knot Aug 27 2015 07:22 PM Re: IGT #127 Philly's a dirty place, let's sweep it.

Zvon wrote: Who invented the double play? I want to thank that man. Who was that man, I'd like to shake his hand, He taught my team to turn the 6-4-3

Zvon Aug 27 2015 07:35 PM Re: IGT #127 Philly's a dirty place, let's sweep it.

I missed the last few. Heard something about a Grand double. Still tied. Nice. 8th, 2 out. Curtis on 2nd, Yoenis at the plate.

Zvon Aug 27 2015 07:37 PM Re: IGT #127 Philly's a dirty place, let's sweep it.

Can't get it done. 5-5 Mets

d'Kong76 Aug 27 2015 07:40 PM Re: IGT #127 Philly's a dirty place, let's sweep it.

Wright flashing some leather and gun, nice job on the other end by Moiph!

Edgy MD Aug 27 2015 07:41 PM Re: IGT #127 Philly's a dirty place, let's sweep it.

Wright doin' a good job gittin' dirty today.

Zvon Aug 27 2015 07:48 PM Re: IGT #127 Philly's a dirty place, let's sweep it.

It's very nice to see Wright making these plays in the field. He's back up to speed.

Edgy MD Aug 27 2015 07:48 PM Re: IGT #127 Philly's a dirty place, let's sweep it.

I'm not sure who the Most Fascinating Person Behind Home Plate is. Nobody's capturing my eye. Maybe the Mayan-looking couple on the aisle.

Edgy MD Aug 27 2015 07:55 PM Re: IGT #127 Philly's a dirty place, let's sweep it.

Only part of this park that can hold 'em, Kelly.

Fman99 Aug 27 2015 08:03 PM Re: IGT #127 Philly's a dirty place, let's sweep it.

Gilmartin. Lefty. The anti-O'Flaherty.

Zvon Aug 27 2015 08:12 PM Re: IGT #127 Philly's a dirty place, let's sweep it.

Crossing my fingers and keeping them crossed.

Fman99 Aug 27 2015 08:15 PM Re: IGT #127 Philly's a dirty place, let's sweep it.

This ump sucks a big fat cheesesteak.

d'Kong76 Aug 27 2015 08:16 PM Re: IGT #127 Philly's a dirty place, let's sweep it.

Holy gulp and crap!

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Aug 27 2015 08:17 PM Re: IGT #127 Philly's a dirty place, let's sweep it.

HOLYSHITHOLYSHITHOLYSHIT [Deep breath] Okay. Siddown, Brown.

Fman99 Aug 27 2015 08:20 PM Re: IGT #127 Philly's a dirty place, let's sweep it.

Are you fucking kidding me?

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Aug 27 2015 08:20 PM Re: IGT #127 Philly's a dirty place, let's sweep it.

Dirty, dirty, DIRTY Murphin', right there.

Frayed Knot Aug 27 2015 08:22 PM Re: IGT #127 Philly's a dirty place, let's sweep it.

And how many times do you see it, the guy who makes the great play bats third in the upcoming inning.

Zvon Aug 27 2015 08:24 PM Re: IGT #127 Philly's a dirty place, let's sweep it.

That's the good side of Crazy Muffy. The throw was insane. No one else tries that!

Frayed Knot Aug 27 2015 08:24 PM Re: IGT #127 Philly's a dirty place, let's sweep it.

You gotta admit, there's going to be a bunch of stuff from Murph that we're going to miss when he's gone. Not everything, but a lot.

Zvon Aug 27 2015 08:25 PM Re: IGT #127 Philly's a dirty place, let's sweep it.

We are now literally hurting the Phils.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Aug 27 2015 08:25 PM Re: IGT #127 Philly's a dirty place, let's sweep it.

what a game

Zvon Aug 27 2015 08:26 PM Re: IGT #127 Philly's a dirty place, let's sweep it.

John Cougar Lunchbucket wrote: what a game A wacky amount of these lately. Amazin'.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Aug 27 2015 08:28 PM Re: IGT #127 Philly's a dirty place, let's sweep it.

What'd Araujo do, exactly-- tear a dipthong?

Fman99 Aug 27 2015 08:31 PM Re: IGT #127 Philly's a dirty place, let's sweep it.

I think he strained his uvula.

Edgy MD Aug 27 2015 08:31 PM Re: IGT #127 Philly's a dirty place, let's sweep it.

We might see French Toast on the mound before this is over.

Fman99 Aug 27 2015 08:34 PM Re: IGT #127 Philly's a dirty place, let's sweep it.

Damn

Edgy MD Aug 27 2015 08:37 PM Re: IGT #127 Philly's a dirty place, let's sweep it.

I don't want to put any un-necessary pressure on you guys, Mets, but each inning is another inning closer to O'Flaherty.

Fman99 Aug 27 2015 08:40 PM Re: IGT #127 Philly's a dirty place, let's sweep it.

Well that inning sucked. C'mon you Mets.

Frayed Knot Aug 27 2015 08:41 PM Re: IGT #127 Philly's a dirty place, let's sweep it.

Damn! Philly pitchers threw about 4 legit strikes that whole inning ... and still nuthin'

Frayed Knot Aug 27 2015 08:43 PM Re: IGT #127 Philly's a dirty place, let's sweep it.

I don't know if the youngsters get it from the major leaguers of if the oldsters first develop it as youngsters, but these Little League games move even slower than ML contests. Coming up on three hours past their starting time and they're in the 6th inning.

Edgy MD Aug 27 2015 08:48 PM Re: IGT #127 Philly's a dirty place, let's sweep it.

The idea that bunting isn't even an option in we-need-one-run situations may be a survivable flaw tonight (or it may not), but it sure would be an option that would be nice to have in the post-season.

Frayed Knot Aug 27 2015 08:49 PM Re: IGT #127 Philly's a dirty place, let's sweep it.

Remember how for most of the season you'd check to see who was coming up in the next inning for the Mets, and if it wasn't 3-4-5 (and even if it was much of the time) you'd almost mentally write off any chance they had at scoring? Now suddenly even if it's towards the bottom of the order I think there's as good a chance as there would be anywhere else. d'Arnaud, Conforto, Tejada ? ... I'll take those odds!!

Edgy MD Aug 27 2015 09:00 PM Re: IGT #127 Philly's a dirty place, let's sweep it.

Not sure I've ever seen a catch quite like that, what with the navigating around the corner. But I've CERTAINLY never seen a play like that 1-3-1 putout.

Zvon Aug 27 2015 09:05 PM Re: IGT #127 Philly's a dirty place, let's sweep it.

Shit. Get out of it CTorres! 5-3!

John Cougar Lunchbucket Aug 27 2015 09:05 PM Re: IGT #127 Philly's a dirty place, let's sweep it.

whew. nice play Dave

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Aug 27 2015 09:06 PM Re: IGT #127 Philly's a dirty place, let's sweep it.

Why not just cut OFF the low, late throw on a steal attempt like Hernandez' try, there? Anyway, nice pick on the shorthop, Captain. Onward and onward.

d'Kong76 Aug 27 2015 09:08 PM Re: IGT #127 Philly's a dirty place, let's sweep it.

Lettuce go Mets!!!

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Aug 27 2015 09:10 PM Re: IGT #127 Philly's a dirty place, let's sweep it. Edited 1 time(s), most recently on Aug 27 2015 09:10 PM

This is, like, a go-ahead steal of home away from being the Carlos Torres Game, innit?

Frayed Knot Aug 27 2015 09:10 PM Re: IGT #127 Philly's a dirty place, let's sweep it.

You can't stop Carlos Torres you can only hope to contain him.

Zvon Aug 27 2015 09:10 PM Re: IGT #127 Philly's a dirty place, let's sweep it.

Not thrilled to see CTorres running the bases. Make it so he can jog home Curtis!

Rockin' Doc Aug 27 2015 09:12 PM Re: IGT #127 Philly's a dirty place, let's sweep it.

Nice start of the inning. Torres leads off with a single. I wonder how often he has run the bases. I hope he knows where he is supposed to go.

Edgy MD Aug 27 2015 09:15 PM Re: IGT #127 Philly's a dirty place, let's sweep it.

Edgy MD wrote: I'm not sure who the Most Fascinating Person Behind Home Plate is. Nobody's capturing my eye. Maybe the Mayan-looking couple on the aisle. Just noticed Lady with Baby Blue Bandage on Her Face, Giving Zero Shits.

Zvon Aug 27 2015 09:16 PM Re: IGT #127 Philly's a dirty place, let's sweep it.

Frenchie still got that arm.

Edgy MD Aug 27 2015 09:18 PM Re: IGT #127 Philly's a dirty place, let's sweep it.

Wow, how nailed would Torres have been on that one? Forget Torres. A 21-year-old Tim Raines would have been a dead duck.

Zvon Aug 27 2015 09:18 PM Re: IGT #127 Philly's a dirty place, let's sweep it.

Very nice. Insurance too.

d'Kong76 Aug 27 2015 09:18 PM Re: IGT #127 Philly's a dirty place, let's sweep it.

YES! Moiph!

Edgy MD Aug 27 2015 09:19 PM Re: IGT #127 Philly's a dirty place, let's sweep it.

Gold.

Fman99 Aug 27 2015 09:19 PM Re: IGT #127 Philly's a dirty place, let's sweep it.

MUFFIE!

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Aug 27 2015 09:19 PM Re: IGT #127 Philly's a dirty place, let's sweep it.

That's, like, seven years of tension in that Body Irish from Murph, right there. LOTTA demons being exorcised this month.

Frayed Knot Aug 27 2015 09:19 PM Re: IGT #127 Philly's a dirty place, let's sweep it.

OK, I'm going out on a limb here, Carlos Torres is the fastest guy on the team!!

Zvon Aug 27 2015 09:20 PM Re: IGT #127 Philly's a dirty place, let's sweep it.

No, the bats a piece of equipment you boneheaded Phils booth.

Edgy MD Aug 27 2015 09:20 PM Re: IGT #127 Philly's a dirty place, let's sweep it.

I've never seen an on-deck batter's interference call. But apparently, the Phils aren't going to press the point.

Rockin' Doc Aug 27 2015 09:22 PM Re: IGT #127 Philly's a dirty place, let's sweep it.

It just keeps getting better. This team has made baseball fun again.

Frayed Knot Aug 27 2015 09:22 PM Re: IGT #127 Philly's a dirty place, let's sweep it.

Tack on another few and let Torres finish the game.

dinosaur jesus Aug 27 2015 09:23 PM Re: IGT #127 Philly's a dirty place, let's sweep it.

I'm pretty sure that ball did hit Wright's foot. I'm not crying about it.

Zvon Aug 27 2015 09:24 PM Re: IGT #127 Philly's a dirty place, let's sweep it.

After this last week this seems par for the course. I'm like, meh, they came back again.*yawn. But seriously, this is something else. 8-5 NL 1st place New York Mets

Zvon Aug 27 2015 09:27 PM Re: IGT #127 Philly's a dirty place, let's sweep it.

TC's a fool if he doesn't have CTorres start the frame. We don't need to see Familia even if it was a save situation, IMO.

Rockin' Doc Aug 27 2015 09:28 PM Re: IGT #127 Philly's a dirty place, let's sweep it. Edited 1 time(s), most recently on Aug 27 2015 09:30 PM

Make that 9-5 Mets. I agree the with letting Torres finnish the Phillies off. That is, once the Mets get done with their top half of the inning.

themetfairy Aug 27 2015 09:29 PM Re: IGT #127 Philly's a dirty place, let's sweep it.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Aug 27 2015 09:30 PM Re: IGT #127 Philly's a dirty place, let's sweep it.

Shit, if this is gonna be that kind of party again, I'm gonna stick my dick in the mashed potatoes... again.

Edgy MD Aug 27 2015 09:32 PM Re: IGT #127 Philly's a dirty place, let's sweep it.

The main reason to go to Familia is if you are operating under the philosophical position that you've already burned him by warming him up.

Edgy MD Aug 27 2015 09:33 PM Re: IGT #127 Philly's a dirty place, let's sweep it.

d'Arnaud just LAUNCHED the throw-down into center. Bad omen, man.

Rockin' Doc Aug 27 2015 09:36 PM Re: IGT #127 Philly's a dirty place, let's sweep it.

Why have Torres lead off the inning if you weren't planning to send him back out to pitch the bottom half of the inning. I understand that the situation subsequently changed wth the Mets scoring 4 runs, but I just don't see the need to use Familia in this spot. Let's finish this one and put the Phillies out of their misery.

Zvon Aug 27 2015 09:38 PM Re: IGT #127 Philly's a dirty place, let's sweep it.

Edgy MD wrote: The main reason to go to Familia is if you are operating under the philosophical position that you've already burned him by warming him up. I don't buy that. Warm ups are stress free pitches. There's a difference with in-game pitches. He should have gotten the night off unless it was impossible. And don't mind me cause truth is I have nothing to complain about.

themetfairy Aug 27 2015 09:38 PM Re: IGT #127 Philly's a dirty place, let's sweep it.

Edgy MD Aug 27 2015 09:38 PM Re: IGT #127 Philly's a dirty place, let's sweep it.

They were planning on sending him back out, if the game continued tied. But that changed once they went ahead.

d'Kong76 Aug 27 2015 09:39 PM Re: IGT #127 Philly's a dirty place, let's sweep it.

Holy sweep!

Zvon Aug 27 2015 09:40 PM Re: IGT #127 Philly's a dirty place, let's sweep it.

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themetfairy Aug 27 2015 09:40 PM Re: IGT #127 Philly's a dirty place, let's sweep it.

Happy Birthday Kase!

Edgy MD Aug 27 2015 09:41 PM Re: IGT #127 Philly's a dirty place, let's sweep it.

Zvon wrote: Edgy MD wrote: The main reason to go to Familia is if you are operating under the philosophical position that you've already burned him by warming him up. I don't buy that. Warm ups are stress free pitches. There's a difference with in-game pitches. He should have gotten the night off unless it was impossible. And don't mind me cause truth is I have nothing to complain about. I'm not saying I do, either. But there's plenty who do think that once you've warmed up, it's become a pitching day for you. Whitey Herzog's position was that, if he warmed you up twice but didn't put you in, head for the showers and join us in the dugout after. Your work day is done.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Aug 27 2015 09:54 PM Re: IGT #127 Philly's a dirty place, let's sweep it.

MFS62 Aug 28 2015 06:31 AM Re: IGT #127 Philly's a dirty place, let's sweep it.

I fell asleep after Murph's GIDP in the 11th. When I woke up, the game was over and this was a pleasant surprise. Later

soupcan Aug 28 2015 06:54 AM Re: IGT #127 Philly's a dirty place, let's sweep it.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr wrote: Shit, if this is gonna be that kind of party again, I'm gonna stick my dick in the mashed potatoes... again. I've missed a lot.

Benjamin Grimm Aug 28 2015 06:57 AM Re: IGT #127 Philly's a dirty place, let's sweep it.

Yes, but now at least you know not to have dinner at the LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr house.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Aug 28 2015 07:44 AM Re: IGT #127 Philly's a dirty place, let's sweep it.

He's in culinary school, I think this might be a coming trend.