Blast, another shorty. I hope this doesn't continue.
Philadelphia Phillies: 2-3
Cincinnati Reds: 3-2
Brett Myers (0-0 5.40 ERA, 2-0 3.74 ERA)
Edinson Volquez (0-0 --- ERA, 0-0 --- ERA)
After yesterday's tough loss, the Phillies' ace heads back to the hill with a chance to redeem himself after a poor Opening Day start. He'll be going against a pretty green pitcher, but he has good stuff, and hits could be tough to come by today.
No matter how good Volquez is, the offense needs to bounce back with a better afternoon. Three runs won't win you many games in Cincinnati, and they squandered some good opportunities against Aaron Harang.
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Sunday, April 6, 2008
Saturday, April 5, 2008
Game 5: Phillies at Reds (2/4-Shortened)
I have work in twenty minutes, so this isn't going to be great.
Philadelphia Phillies: 2-2
Cincinnati Reds: 2-2
Adam Eaton (0-0 --- ERA, 2-0 4.35 ERA)
Aaron Harang (0-1 3.00 ERA, 1-1 7.39 ERA)
Getting above .500 so early would be great. The Phillies haven't tasted April success for a while, but maybe this season is different. Doing it today will prove to be a challenge though. Adam Eaton is on the mound, which almost certainly means the offense is going to have to have a great game. They scored seven runs last night, but it could prove to be more difficult going against their ace instead of Josh Fogg.
The bullpen will likely have to step up as well. J.C. Romero and Ryan Madson probably won't be available, so if Eaton can't give them any innings, Clay Condrey and maybe even Tim Lahey will have to shoulder a bit of a load. This can't keep happening. The starters have to get further than 3.2 and 5 innings. People love complaining about Manuel's bullpen use, but what's he supposed to do when he needs to get 4+ innings out of relievers?
Philadelphia Phillies: 2-2
Cincinnati Reds: 2-2
Adam Eaton (0-0 --- ERA, 2-0 4.35 ERA)
Aaron Harang (0-1 3.00 ERA, 1-1 7.39 ERA)
Getting above .500 so early would be great. The Phillies haven't tasted April success for a while, but maybe this season is different. Doing it today will prove to be a challenge though. Adam Eaton is on the mound, which almost certainly means the offense is going to have to have a great game. They scored seven runs last night, but it could prove to be more difficult going against their ace instead of Josh Fogg.
The bullpen will likely have to step up as well. J.C. Romero and Ryan Madson probably won't be available, so if Eaton can't give them any innings, Clay Condrey and maybe even Tim Lahey will have to shoulder a bit of a load. This can't keep happening. The starters have to get further than 3.2 and 5 innings. People love complaining about Manuel's bullpen use, but what's he supposed to do when he needs to get 4+ innings out of relievers?
Friday, April 4, 2008
Game 4: Phillies at Reds (1/4)
Philadelphia Phillies: 1-2
Cincinnati Reds: 2-1
Kyle Kendrick (0-0 --- ERA, 1-0 6.00 ERA v. CIN)
Josh Fogg (0-0 ___ ERA, 1-1 5.73 ERA v. PHI)
Projected lineups:
Rollins SS 5/12, 1 HR, 2 RBI, .417/.462/.917
Victorino CF N/A
Utley 2B 2/6, 1 RBI, .333/.333/.500
Howard 1B 2/3, 2 RBI, .667/.667/.667
Burrell LF 3/9, 2 RBI, .333/.455/.333
Jenkins RF 17/31, 4 HR, 9 RBI, .548/.600/1.065
Feliz 3B 5/17, 2 HR, 7 RBI, .294/.333/.824
Ruiz C N/A
Kendrick P
Patterson CF N/A
Keppinger SS N/A
Griffey Jr. RF 2/2, 1 RBI, 1.000/.667/1.500
Phillips 2B 1/3, .333/.333/.333
Dunn LF 1/2, 1 HR, 2 RBI, .500/.333/2.000
Encarnacion 3B 0/3
Votto 1B N/A
Bako C N/A
Fogg P
It was a relief to finally get the first win of the season, but the Phillies can't count on winning games like that too often. The defense was awful, the pitching couldn't do diddley-poo, and the bats didn't plate runners in scoring position late in the game. It's great that they were able to make some plays in the end, but they have to clean up the sloppy play in the field.
Fortunately for them, they leave Philadelphia for another launching pad. Not only that, if you look at the lines for guys like Jenkins and Feliz, the Phillies have some hitters that have hit Josh Fogg pretty hard. If Kendrick keeps the ball low and doesn't let big bats like Griffey and Dunn take him deep, these two teams could be even at 2-2 after tonight's game.
Cincinnati Reds: 2-1
Kyle Kendrick (0-0 --- ERA, 1-0 6.00 ERA v. CIN)
Josh Fogg (0-0 ___ ERA, 1-1 5.73 ERA v. PHI)
Projected lineups:
Rollins SS 5/12, 1 HR, 2 RBI, .417/.462/.917
Victorino CF N/A
Utley 2B 2/6, 1 RBI, .333/.333/.500
Howard 1B 2/3, 2 RBI, .667/.667/.667
Burrell LF 3/9, 2 RBI, .333/.455/.333
Jenkins RF 17/31, 4 HR, 9 RBI, .548/.600/1.065
Feliz 3B 5/17, 2 HR, 7 RBI, .294/.333/.824
Ruiz C N/A
Kendrick P
Patterson CF N/A
Keppinger SS N/A
Griffey Jr. RF 2/2, 1 RBI, 1.000/.667/1.500
Phillips 2B 1/3, .333/.333/.333
Dunn LF 1/2, 1 HR, 2 RBI, .500/.333/2.000
Encarnacion 3B 0/3
Votto 1B N/A
Bako C N/A
Fogg P
It was a relief to finally get the first win of the season, but the Phillies can't count on winning games like that too often. The defense was awful, the pitching couldn't do diddley-poo, and the bats didn't plate runners in scoring position late in the game. It's great that they were able to make some plays in the end, but they have to clean up the sloppy play in the field.
Fortunately for them, they leave Philadelphia for another launching pad. Not only that, if you look at the lines for guys like Jenkins and Feliz, the Phillies have some hitters that have hit Josh Fogg pretty hard. If Kendrick keeps the ball low and doesn't let big bats like Griffey and Dunn take him deep, these two teams could be even at 2-2 after tonight's game.
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