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Offsides: Ryan Howard's World Series Struggles
6 days ago by
The Sporting Blog
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After winning the MVP honors for the NLCS, Ryan Howard is struggling in the World Series. "Big Brown" is just 3-for-19 with no homers and one RBI as the Phillies enter a win-or-go-home Game Six tonight in New York.
Here comes the strikeout: Ryan Howard ties Series mark for Ks
7 days ago by
Big League Stew
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Phillies slugger Ryan Howard(notes) did not let teammate Chase Utley(notes) make the World Series record book all by himself Monday night.Utley's power surge against the Yankees has been matched in a sense by Howard, whose strikeout binge has tied Royals' speedster Willie...
For Phils to win, Howard must snap his slump
PHILADELPHIA -- Just to the left of the 374-foot marker in left-center field at Citizen's Bank Park, sandwiched between advertisements for Southwest Airlines and Budweiser, is a sign that brings in no money but may be just as valuable to helping the Phillies cash in this World...
Phillies Fade Into New York Night
by Lisa OlsonFiled under: MLBNEW YORK - Finally, there was life in Ryan Howard's bat, energy in his words. "Come on man, let's go," he shouted upon crossing the plate, as if adding a hardy exclamation point to his two-run homer in the sixth inning would spark whatever...
A Testament to Charlie
Jayson Stark has another wonderful postseason piece today looking at the Phillies and their opportunity to reach historic territory. Stark points to a team with a lot more "we" than "me" in it."We have some big names," Rollins said. "But we don'...
SI Jinx for A-Rod and Howard?
11 days ago by
Fan Sherpa - The Wise Guide Blog
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This week's Sports Illustrated previewed the World Series with a cover story with the following headline: "Welcome to the Big Bash," and this subhead, "Ryan Howard + A-Rod = World Series Home Run Derby." Or maybe not. After two games Rodriguez and Howard have...
Howard Begins Late Season Surge
August 17, 2009 by
We Should Be GM's
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JA Happ went 7.2 innings, allowing only 1 run, and picked up the win, while Ryan Howard supplied the offense with 2 blasts and 4 rbi. Happ continues to make a push for the NL ROY, and it certainly appears Ryan Howard has begun his late season surge (Aug/Sept/Oct). In the last 4 games...
Today in Philly Sports History: Ryan Howard Breaks Strikeout Record, 2007
When you connect for a near-guaranteed forty homers and 130+ RBIs a year, I suppose the chances are pretty damn good that the swings you take to live up to those standards are occasionally going to find nothing but air. Still, plenty of power hitters have put up monster offensive...
We'll always have 2008, Phillies fans
7 days ago by
All Things Philly Sports
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I know you feel raw right now, Phillies fans. I know you are downtrodden that our team didn't win another World Series. Before you get too upset, however, you need to keep a little perspective. We still have 2008 and all the memories that went into winning that title. We still...
Thank You Phillies
5 days ago by
We Should Be GM's
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WSBGMs would like to take this opportunity to thank the Philadelphia Phillies for one helluva ride this season. Third straight NL East title and back-to-back World Series appearances...that's the stuff I used to dream of when I was a kid. They may not have won the coveted championship...
Howard striking out at record pace in Series
Ryan Howard’s World Series can be summed up like this: swing and miss. Over and over, Howard has gone down swinging against the New York Yankees. Overall, the Philadelphia Phillies’ slugger has struck out 12 times in the first five games, tying Willie Wilson for most whiffs in...
70s Night at the Bank: Hot Pants Patrol Revival, and Ryan Howard Is Indeed a Pimp
Sure it's gimmicky, but if you can't get a laugh out of 70s nights at MLB ballparks, you may be trying too hard. I chuckled like a Phillies grandma when I saw the pictures of the Phillies PS'd with ridiculous 70s gear, especially a normally stoic guy like Chase Utley decked...
World Series Game 6 Recap: Yankees 7, Phillies 3
6 days ago by
The Fightins
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What happened?
The Yankees defeated the Phillies to win the World Series, 4-2.
Who did what?
Pedro Martinez (L, 0-2) allowed four runs on three hits in four innings. He walked two and struck out five.
Ryan Howard went 1 for 4 with a homer (1) and two RBIs.
Carlos Ruiz went 2 for 2...
Bring on the Dodgers! The Phillies are going back to the NLCS
29 days ago by
All Things Philly Sports
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(AP Photo) The Phillies are going back to the NLCS! In a game that was a roller coaster of emotions, the Phillies pulled out a thrilling 5-4 Game 4 victory over the Rockies to win the NLDS and move on to a rematch with the Dodgers in the NLCS. The Phillies proved once again that you...
Phillies offense stalls in Game Two loss
Ryan Howard and the Phillies offense was frustrated all night.Photo credit: Nick Laham/Getty ImagesYankees even up World Series behind pitching of A.J. BurnettWell, so much for a sweep.The Phillies saw their bats silenced in game two of the World Series by Yankees starting pitcher...
Phils' Howard named MVP of NLCS
20 days ago by
Fox Sports
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With one big swing after another, Ryan Howard delivered many of the clutch hits the Philadelphia Phillies needed to return to the World Series.
Howard was picked MVP of the NL championship series after helping the defending champs beat the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 5 of the NL...
Today in Philly Sports History: Uncle Cholly Climbs Aboard, 2004
Ain't cha never heard of Charlie Manuel? If Phillies fans didn't know the one-time Japanese baseball legend and more recent manager of the Cleveland Indians, they certainly got to know him quickly after he was introduced by then-GM Ed Wade as the Phillies' new skipper...
Live To Play Another Day
7 days ago by
We Should Be GM's
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Awesome- Chase Utley. He has hit 5 homeruns this World Series, tying Mr. October Reggie Jackson for the record. Add in his 2 homeruns from the '08 WS and he has 7, which is a record for secondbaseman.Record Setter- We're used to Ryan Howard setting records for homeruns, rbi...
Chase Utley Commits a Howard
July 31, 2009 by
We Should Be GM's
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Today is a momentous occasion as WSBGM's has added the first Phillie to "The Howard" list. The Howard- "The Howard" is a statistical accomplishment made popular by our slugging first baseman - a homer, strikeout, and error in the same game. We will acknowledge...
Dodgers mistake Ryan Howard, NLCS MVP, for mere mortal
20 days ago by
Big League Stew
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Pitchers in the National League learned the hard way how to deal with Phillies slugger Ryan Howard(notes).There will be no peace, as long as you pitch to the "Big Piece."After the Phillies finished off the Dodgers with an 10-4 victory Wednesday night to capture the NL pennant...
Postgame: Howard powers Phillies to series victory
August 17, 2009 by
Beerleaguer
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A pair of Ryan Howard homers accounted for all four Phillies runs, more than enough for 2009 ace J.A. Happ, as the Phils dumped Atlanta 4-1 to take two-out-of-three in a crucial road series. Summary: Showcasing a swing that has rarely looked better, Howard rocked Javier Vasquez for...
Cliff Lee Is Mr. October
13 days ago by
Crashburn Alley
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It is usually the hitters who become ingrained in our collective memory when it comes to post-season heroics. Cue montages of Reggie Jackson, Carlton Fisk, and Kirk Gibson. Even for the Phillies, Ryan Howard and Carlos Ruiz have been receiving most of the kudos for the deep run into...
Ryan Howard Makes History: Fastest Ever to Reach 200 Homers
On a night when Jamie Moyer once again mastered the Marlins, this time with seven innings of one-hit, shutout ball, and Raul Ibanez got his second half started with not one but two bangs, Ryan Howard stole the show. The Big Guy mashed his 200th career homer, hitting that mark in justâ...
Wedding Crashing Howard & Little Red Machine
14 days ago by
We Should Be GM's
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Ryan Howard is officially a Wedding Crasher; taking the role of Vince Vaughn. Howard took a female companion to Water Works restaraunt in Philly on Saturday night to only be turned away due to a wedding reception being held there. However, the bride and groom are huge Philly sports...
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