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Chase Utley took the collar, but the Phillies dropped 10 runs on the Reds and cruised to the win last night. Utley looked as expected in facing major league pitching for the first time since last October. He hit a couple of balls hard but also looked off in his timing, but that’s okay. So … Continue reading
The Phillies’ current era of success can be traced back to the bold signing of Jim Thome. The affable slugger’s decision to come to Philadelphia validated the franchise’s pursuit of a cash-cow ballpark, a facility that would be so attractive that the revenue stream it generated would allow the team to pursue true impact players. … Continue reading
My homestead duties kept me from seeing yesterday’s game, which, given the result, was probably a good thing. But I followed along on Twitter, and in addition to the usual rending of garments and gnashing of teeth, I noticed a distinct thread in support of the Phillies’ throwback, powder blue uniforms. Seriously, people? I’ll concede … Continue reading
Below is a smattering of images from the phestive Bright House Network Field, the nearby Carpenter Complex for minor leaguers and the sparkling new Ed Smith Stadium, home of the Orioles in Sarasota. Not documented is the numerous libations consumed at the Palm Pavillion, the Clear Sky Cafe, or the Brown Boxer Pub. The numerous … Continue reading
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As an aside...
- http://twitter.com/#!/phourscore_td/statuses/73508670239027200
- Against the other 29 teams in baseball, Lannan is 30-33 with a respectable 3.86 ERA. In 13 career starts against the Phillies, however, he is 0-10 with a 6.44 ERA. via Game chat: So, John Lannan, we meet again - Beerleaguer - Phillies Blog, Baseball News, Trade Rumors & Spirits.
- Jason at Beerleaguer.com asks: After approximately 150 hours of Phillies baseball, we should have a good feel for this team. How would you describe the 2011 Phillies in 10 words or less? I only need three words. Pitching, pitching and pitching.
- Calm down, please. The Phillies go through offensive droughts every season. Their current struggles are nothing new.
- Schtuff My Dad Says About Kyle Kendrick: "Glad the Phillies aren't the game of the week today. I'd hate for the whole country to know we have Kyle Kendrick."
- Two kinds of pitchers give the Phillies fits: good ones and unfamiliar ones. Mike Pelfrey is neither. via Swing and a Miss: Pitching And Hitting.
- If you are a fan of Iron Hill Brewery --or really, just good beer for that matter-- and you are a fan of the Phillies, then you need to read this announcement: Zoo With Roy: HOLY BUTT HUGE ANNOUNCEMENT READ THIS NOW. [And by the way, if you are a fan of neither of those things, then what in the hell are you doing here?!?]
- Excellent, excellent, excellent analysis of the lack of strikeouts in the Phillies' bullpen by the Daily News' David Murphy: Free Mike Stutes | Philly | 04/20/2011.
- Just when you think you know exactly how a Phillies game is going to finish, they go and hit two homers and win 4-3. Suddenly, you go from "85 wins, here we come" to "OMG WFC 2011!!!". You can talk big picture all you want, but each game gets under your skin. [Or is that just me?]
- Roy Oswalt looked comfortable as the last person off the field after Sunday's win. Perhaps his back is feeling better? (Hope, hope.)
- Law of averages: while Philadelphia has the Phillie Phanatic to brag about, we also have Hip-Hop.
- An excellent tutorial on why not all 120+ pitch-counts are created the same: Roy Staying In For the CG: Not An Issue | Brotherly Glove.
- The Fightins.com has returned. Let the awkward/hilarious screen caps commence.
- As you may have heard, WOGL, a Delaware Valley radio station, has begun broadcasting a 24/7 Phillies station. Leave a comment here if you'd like the station to create downloadable podcasts of their shows and/or stream the station online. Crashburn Alley » Blog Archive » “Stathead” Airs @ 3 PM ET Today on 98.1 WOGL HD-4.
- Longtime phriend of Phour Score Michael Noonan, discusses what a society's sports can tell us about that society, in particular, how it goes to war. Win One for the Skipper! | Carl Prine.
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