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A Few Calming Words From Dr. Allswell
September 29, 2009 by
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[Dr. Alison Allswell is an adjunct professor of Clinical Psychology at Strayer University. She specializes in anxiety resolution and stress relief.]
Greetings, fellow participants in this grand human experiment! The good and stable minds who run this web site have asked me to offer...
September 28 Game Recap: Astros 8, Phillies 2
September 28, 2009 by
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What happened?
The Phillies failed to reduce their magic number as the Astros tagged Cole Hamels to take the first game of the series.
Who did what?
Cole Hamels (L, ) allowed six runs on nine hits in six innings. He walked three and struck out five.
Yormin Bazardo (W, 1-2) allowed...
Let’s Wrap This G–damned Package Already
September 28, 2009 by
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Seven games to go before the 2009 regular season (brought to you by Rolaids, Xanax and Jack Daniels) reaches its conclusion. The title defense continues for our heroes in red pinstripes, but since these are the Phillies we’re talking about, nothing is ever frickin’ easy...
September 27 Game Recap: Phillies 6, Brewers 5
September 27, 2009 by
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What happened?
Ryan Madson earned the save as the Phillies split the final road series of the season to drop their magic number to three.
Who did what?
Joe Blanton (W, 12-7) allowed five runs on seven hits in five and two-thirds. He walked and struck out four.
Jimmy Rollins went 3...
September 26 Game Recap: Brewers 7, Phillies 5
September 26, 2009 by
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What happened?
Ryan Braun hit a walkoff homer as the Brewers defeated the Phillies for the second straight game.
Who did what?
Kyle Kendrick (ND) gave up three runs (two earned) on six hits in four innings. He walked two and struck out four.
Jamie Moyer gave up two runs on three hits...
September 25 Game Recap: Brewers 8, Phillies 4
September 26, 2009 by
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What happened?
Cliff Lee was roughed up for his third loss as the Phillies lost the second game of the series to the Brewers.
Who did what?
Cliff Lee (L, 7-3) allowed seven runs on nine hits in six innings. He struck out six.
Jimmy Rollins went 1 for 5 with two runs.
Ryan Howard went...
Could Jay Happ Take Over Closing Duties In The Playoffs?
September 25, 2009 by
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After last night’s victory in Milwaukee, Charlie Manuel attracted a crowd of reporters and dropped this BOMB on the beat writing scribes. Apparently, Charlie and Ruben and them have been tossing around the idea of a Jay Happ-anchored bullpen come playoff time.
via The Zo Zone...
September 24 Game Recap: Phillies 9, Brewers 4
September 24, 2009 by
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What happened?
Jay Happ struck out seven and earned his 11th win of the season as the Phillies took game one against Milwaukee to move to 89-63 on the season while reducing their magic number to four.
Who did what?
Jay Happ (11-4) gave up two runs on six hits in five and two-thirds...
Brad Lidge Simply Cannot Be Trusted To Close Baseball Games
September 23, 2009 by
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The Phillies were up 6-5 going into the bottom of the ninth inning tonight in Miami. Enter Brad Lidge.
Double by Ross Gload. (Screaming) Line out to right by Chris Coghlan, Gload advances to 3rd. John Baker strikes out on a called third strike where the ball was about a half-a-foot...
September 23 Game Recap: Marlins 7, Phillies 6
September 23, 2009 by
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What happened?
Brad Lidge blew his 11th save of the season as the Marlins took two out of three from the Phillies.
Who did what?
Cole Hamels (ND) allowed four runs on eight hits in seven innings. He didn’t walk a batter and he struck out four.
Jimmy Rollins went 1 for 5 with...
The Laziest Post In Blogging: Big Game Tonight! Edition
September 23, 2009 by
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Is anyone else nervous for the big game tonight?
I’m not talking about the Phillies game, silly! I’m talking about my big game as I do battle with other semi-famous blogging luminaries from the internets in Carbon Poker’s 2nd Blogger Invitational Tournament. ...
Elder Mets Fan Gets A Hold Of His Granddaughter’s Bedazzler
September 23, 2009 by
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Wake up, shitdick! You’re on TV!
(via UniWatch)
The Phillies Go To Play The Marlins And A Football Game Breaks Out
September 22, 2009 by
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Because the Colts/Dolphins Monday Night Football game didn’t end until around 11:30 PM the other night, the Land Shark Stadium grounds crew didn’t have much time to prepare the field for the first game of Tuesday’s good ol’ fashion doubleheader between the Phillies...
September 22 Game Recap: Phillies 9, Marlins 3 (Game 1) – Marlins 3, Phillies 0 (Game 2)
September 22, 2009 by
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What happened?
The Phillies took game one of the double header behind an offensive outburst and a solid start from Joe Blanton, while the Marlins shut them out to hand Jamie Moyer his first career loss in Florida in game two.
Who did what? (Game 1)
Joe Blanton (W, 11-7) tossed seven...
Jayson Werth Speaks Highly Of The Philadelphia Fan
September 22, 2009 by
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It’s a given that everyone who has a rooting interest in the Philadelphia Phillies appreciates the daily effort and gaudy numbers that Jayson Werth has been putting up since joining the team, and I kind of figured that the feeling was mutual, but I never really knew.
Until...
Marlins Fans Come Out In Droves To Cheer On Their Team
September 22, 2009 by
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Wow is this fanbase pathetic. More than half of the people pictured are either baseball players, employees of LandShark stadium, or leftovers from last night’s MNF game who decided “**** it, I’ll just sleep here.” Thankfully, in a couple years when they break...
September 20 Game Recap: Phillies 4, Braves 2
September 20, 2009 by
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What happened?
The Phillies took the final series of the season against Atlanta as they move to 87-61 on the season.
Who did what?
Cliff Lee (ND) allowed one run on five hits and struck out two in four innings of work in a rain-shortened start.
Jimmy Rollins went 1 for 4 with a double...
September 19 Game Recap: Braves 6, Phillies 4
September 19, 2009 by
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What happened?
The Phillies’ rally came up short as the Atlanta Braves handed Pedro Martinez his first loss of the season.
Who did what?
Pedro Martinez (L, 5-1) gave up three runs on seven hits in three innings. He walked and struck out one.
Jimmy Rollins went 1 for 5 with an...
September 19: Phillies 9, Braves 4
September 19, 2009 by
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What happened?
Ryan Howard hit two homers to lead the Phillies past the Braves en route to their 86th win of the season.
Who did what?
Jay Happ (ND) allowed one run on five hits in three innings. He struck out one.
Jimmy Rollins went 1 for 4 with a homer (19) and three RBIs.
Ben Francisco...
Matthew Kaminski Is Taking Requests
September 18, 2009 by
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I know what you’re thinking: Matthew Kaminski, editorial board member of the Wall Street Journal? What kind of requests is he taking?
Well, stop that. I’m talking about the Matthew Kaminski (@bravesorganist) that plays the organ at Turner Field during Braves home games...
Two Lucky Fans Get A Free Bowl Of Soup
September 18, 2009 by
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They Look Good On You, Though
September 17 Game Recap: Phillies 4, Nationals 2
September 17, 2009 by
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What happened?
Cole Hamels was dominant over eight innings to lead the Phillies to their fifth straight win.
Who did what?
Cole Hamels (10-9) allowed one run on five hits in eight innings. He walked one and struck out 10. At the dish, he went 1 for 3 with an RBI.
Jimmy Rollins went...
And now, a special episode of Jesus Talk with Brad Lidge
September 17, 2009 by
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Whew! For a second there I thought it was Brad Lidge who has the worst ERA and most blown saves of any reliever in the majors. Had I known that this was all this was the path God wanted him to be on, which surely leads to Lidge returning to 2008 form in [...]
Chasing Henderson: Howard’s Ninth Career Steal Scores A Run
September 17, 2009 by
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9 down. 1,397 to go.
It sure didn’t take long for the game-changing speed of Ryan Howard to make an impact last night. In the first inning of a scoreless game vs. the Nats, following back-to-back 2-out singles by Chase Utley and Ryan Howard, Raul Ibanez stepped to the plate...
September 16 Game Recap: Phillies 6, Nationals 1
September 16, 2009 by
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What happened?
Jayson Werth knocked in four behind Joe Blanton’s six shutout innings to lead the Phillies to their fourth straight win.
Who did what?
Joe Blanton (W, 9-7) tossed six shutout innings, allowing five hits and striking out six. He walked four.
Chase Utley went 1 for...
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