2022 Phillies Thread
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To answer John's question, he would think that's bad base running (because it is). Good play though nonetheless.
With Atlanta refusing to lose, this upcoming three game series with the Mets is critical for the Phillies. Right now it looks like Buck has Scherzer, deGrom and Bassist pitching, a juggernaut in a 3 game series.
FWIW, in their last 10 games respectively, the Phightins are 9-1 and the Braves are 5-5. As for the upcoming series, it's interesting, and somewhat important, but I wouldn't call it critical. The Phils had such a lousy first few months of the season that catching the Mets is going to be really tough (they are 10 games behind). The Phils would have to remain insanely hot, and the Mets would have to stumble, for the Phils to have any chance to overtake them.
A wildcard spot is the Phils more likely end-of-season spot. As of tonight, the wildcard standings (for 3 spots) are:
1. Atlanta (66-46)
2. Phils (62-48)
3. San Diego (63-51)
4. Milwaukee (60-50)
Kyle Gibson is pitching for the Phils tomorrow. As such, the matchups in the Mets series will likely be:
Friday: Ranger Suarez vs. Max Scherzer
Saturday: Aaron Nola vs. Jacob deGrom
Sunday: Zack Wheeler vs. Chris Bassitt
As opposed to early in the season when I was bemoaning the results nightly!
Tom,
I agree with most of what you said but not completely. The series is critical if they are to threaten the Braves for a Wildcard spot while putting pressure on the Mets. With approximately 50 games remaining in the season the Phillies will play the Mets 7 times in the next ten games and anything less than a 6-1 or 5-2 finish will allow the Braves to pull away in the East. If the Mets take 5 or 6 games the Phillies season, in my opinion, is mathematically over. The Padres will make their run in the West for their WC spot. The acquisition of Noah Syndergaard was the lifeline the Phillies needed to become a legit threat coming down the stretch and if what I read is accurate Harper should be back soon. Either way I’m looking for an exciting injury free series.
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Phils fall 3-0 to the Fish in an afternoon game.
The Phils struggled against Cabrera.
They did better against the Fish 'pen, but couldn't get the key hit. Most frustrating was the bottom of the 9th, when the Phightins loaded the bases, and then went K, K, and tapper to 1st to leave the bases full.
The Phils struggled against Cabrera.
They did better against the Fish 'pen, but couldn't get the key hit. Most frustrating was the bottom of the 9th, when the Phightins loaded the bases, and then went K, K, and tapper to 1st to leave the bases full.
Former Phillies executive reflects on career, state of a changing game
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This won't help the Padres wild card chances. . .
https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id...ndo-tatis-jr-suspended-80-games-ped-violation
San Diego Padres star Fernando Tatis Jr. suspended 80 games for PED violation
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It’s a shame when you think of the guys like Proefrock, Pope, Uncle Hughie, Dallas, Arbuckle, etc. and the fact that the game doesn’t or wouldn’t have a place for them today. Those late nights at The Beachcomber in Clearwater when the booze flowed and the baseball talk seemed like it would never end was magic.Former Phillies executive reflects on career, state of a changing game
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I can’t like this article enough.
Hey Keith Hernandez, you're FOS:
6th inning:
bottom of the 9th:
Due to the above play in the bottom of the 9th, we're going extra innings in NYC, with the game tied 1-1.
6th inning:
bottom of the 9th:
Due to the above play in the bottom of the 9th, we're going extra innings in NYC, with the game tied 1-1.
Hmmm, maybe the Mets aren’t all that! Phillies win 2-1!!
Phils score in the top of the 10th (see that play, K. Hernandez?). The Mets do not score in the bottom of the 10th. Final, 2-1, Phils. Ranger Suarez with a great game for the Phightins.
I was hoping the Phils would win 2 of three against the Mets this weekend and thought this was the most likely loss. Great effort for the win. I wish I could have watched it. Fuggin Apple TV.....
Hey, one night for you and good for me as I have Apple TV. I have Directv and Comcast blocks all my chances to see the Phillies if they are on MLBTV. I only see them when the local channel has them on (rarely) or when they play the Mets, Yankees or Pirates because I get all those channels.
Nola having a great game, minus the first 2 innings. Alas, the Phils bats did little against DeGrom, and haven't done much since he exited after 6. 1-0, Mets, going to the bottom of the 8th
Nola pitches a complete game, and only gives up 1 run. The Phils had men on 2nd & 3rd in the top of the 9th, with 2 out. Alas, Nick Castellanos struck out against Diaz, and the Phightins fall 1-0 to the Mets.
Tonight felt like Carpenter-Halladay in game 5. Just couldn't stratch across a run or two. Great performance by Nola in the loss.
This is why The Mets are so formidable this year. Their starting pitching is pretty awesome.
Well I’ll take that result considering the lineup with Maton, Stott, and Hall batting. Sometimes Castellanos looks like he doesn’t have a clue at the plate plus Schwarber only up once and no Harper or Segura. Phillies pitching has been tough on opponents. Looks like the Phillies are sticking around this year.
Also, I forgot they play a four game series next weekend too. Final one of the year. They have 13 games then against the Reds, Pirates and Dbacks to close out the month. One game is one game, but getting that series win here is big to keep that momentum going.
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Today is the day that worries me about playoff baseball. This is the Mets 3rd best pitcher and here are a bunch of zeros again. Saw on the telecast the Mets starters have a 2.13 ERA since Max Scherzer returned from the IL, that was over a month ago. In a playoff series against deGrom, Scherzer and Diaz, good luck. Their offense isn’t great but it is plenty good enough and their defense is consistent and solid.
I know the Phillies have the least amount of errors in baseball since June 1st but I saw some concerns in this series that the stats don’t tell the whole story. The Mets scored a couple runs in this series because Nick had zero range in RF. When he does catch it his arm is below average. The biggest hindrance to this team in big games in the playoffs will be Schwarber and Nick having to start in the outfield because Harper will DH.
I know the Phillies have the least amount of errors in baseball since June 1st but I saw some concerns in this series that the stats don’t tell the whole story. The Mets scored a couple runs in this series because Nick had zero range in RF. When he does catch it his arm is below average. The biggest hindrance to this team in big games in the playoffs will be Schwarber and Nick having to start in the outfield because Harper will DH.
It’s one game, no one said they’re better than the Mets. They own the season series against every other NL playoff team. It’s a rough offensive series but the Phillies still have a deep lineup and bullpen when everyone’s healthy. Along with a solid top 3 in the rotation. The Braves just lost 4/5 to the Mets and didn’t play them near as competitive as the Phils did the first 2 nights.
Good points. Still bummed. Would love to see them go 3-1 next week, but honestly, a split is understandable. The Mets are the real deal.
The Mets weren’t exactly an offensive juggernaut except for one inning today and they were bloop hits. Phillies just couldn’t get a hit when they needed it last night and today.
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