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Phillies Nation Playoff Events
October 05, 2009 by
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It’s playoff time and Phillies Nation has you covered for following the Phillies deep into October.
First off, no matter where you live, you should make it a point to enjoy the game with fellow Phillies fans. We’ve put together our listing of Phillies bars to help you find...
Phillies Nation Podcast: Episode 10
October 05, 2009 by
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Welcome to the Phillies Nation Podcast.
Today, Pat Gallen is joined by the founder of STATS Inc. and Baseball Info Solutions, Mr. John Dewan. Dewan is one of the founding fathers of baseball statistics as we now know them. He and Pat breakdown the Phillies regular season, as well...
Phillies Nation Podcast: Episode 9
October 04, 2009 by
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Welcome to the Phillies Nation Podcast!
Pat Gallen is joined by Jody McDonald, or Jody Mac at they know him here in Philly. Pat and Jody help get you prepared for the opening round series against the Rockies with talk of the closer situation, the offensive struggles, and who should...
Phils Win in 10; End Season on High Note
October 04, 2009 by
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Well that’s all she wrote. The Philadelphia Phillies 2009 regular season has come to a close, and as a team they’ve dealt with the ups and downs that come with a 162-game schedule.
In the finale, the regulars were strapped to the pine for the most part, as all of the starters...
Gameday: Marlins (87-74) at Phillies (92-69)
October 04, 2009 by
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Florida Marlins (87-74) at Philadelphia Phillies (92-69)
Josh Johnson (15-5) vs. J.A Happ (12-4)
Time: 1:35 p.m at Citizens Bank Park
Weather: Partly Cloudy, 64
TV: MY PHL 17
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This is it. Game number 162. The final game of the regular season. It will...
Phillies Lose, Clinch Home Field in the NLDS
October 03, 2009 by
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In the Phillies most recent showing of Groundhog Day, the Phillies once again surrendered two first-inning runs, this time, at the hands of starter Cole Hamels.
In yet another unimpressive showing from the once strong starting pitching, Hamels lasted just three innings, giving up three...
Gameday: Marlins (86-74) at Phillies (92-68)
October 03, 2009 by
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Florida Marlins (86-74) at Philadelphia Phillies (92-68)
Anibal Sanchez, RHP (3-8, 4.10 ERA) vs. Cole Hamels, LHP (10-10, 4.25 ERA)
Time: 4:10 p.m at Citizens Bank Park
Weather: Cloudy, 69
TV: FOX
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The regular season is quickly coming to a close. The Phillies...
Phillies Fall to the Marlins in Series Opener
October 02, 2009 by
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For the second straight night, manager Charlie Manuel decided it best to rest some key players in the lineup, despite still being in the hunt for home-field advantage. For the second straight night, the Phillies starting pitcher allowed two first innng runs. And for the second straight...
Gameday: Marlins (85-74) at Phillies (92-67)
October 02, 2009 by
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Florida Marlins (85-74) at Philadelphia Phillies (92-67)
Rick Vandenhurk, RHP (2-2, 4.44 ERA) vs. Joe Blanton, RHP (12-7, 3.95 ERA)
Time: 7:05 p.m at Citizens Bank Park
Weather: Mostly Cloudy, 61
TV:Comcast Sportsnet
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It’s the final weekend of what has...
Video: 2008 World Champions Parade
October 02, 2009 by
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It doesn’t get much better than this for the Phillies and Phillies Nation.
Prospect Rankings No. 2: Domonic Brown
October 02, 2009 by
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Domonic Brown, OF
Born: 9/3/1987 in Zephyrhills, Florida
Height: 6’5”
Weight: 204
He could have ended up running routes and catching passes in the NFL, but instead Domonic Brown runs those routes in the outfield and sprays line drives around the field as the Phillies best position...
The Day After; Phillies Lose Ground in Race for Top Spot
October 01, 2009 by
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Basking in the glow of their third straight East Division title, the Phillies couldn’t quite shake the champagne hangover as they fell to the Astros, giving them a split for the series and dropping them another half game out of the race for the top seed in the National League...
Gameday: Astros (73-85) at Phillies (92-66)
October 01, 2009 by
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Houston Astros (73-85) at Philadelphia Phillies (92-66)
Felipe Paulino, RHP (2-11, 6.51 ERA) vs. Cliff Lee, LHP (14-12, 3.19 ERA)
Time: 7:05 p.m at Citizens Bank Park
Weather: Mostly Cloudy, 56
TV:Comcast Sportsnet
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Whew! After a September scare, the Phillies...
Phils Give Props to HK After Clincher
October 01, 2009 by
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In a classy display of admiration and love for their lost broadcaster, the Phillies raced to left field following their victory Wednesday night to pay tribute to Harry Kalas. Some players slapped the wall; others showered it with beer, but all embraced in front of the giant “HK...
Phillies Win 3rd Consecutive NL East Title
September 30, 2009 by
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The Philadelphia Phillies are the 2009 National League East Division Champions!
Tonight the Phillies captured their 3rd straight NL East championship. They did it behind a full team effort.
Pedro Martinez and Kyle Kendrick tag-teamed the Astros with a combined quality start. ...
Gameday: Astros (73-84) at Phillies (91-66)
September 30, 2009 by
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Houston Astros (73-84) at Philadelphia Phillies (91-66)
Brian Moehler, RHP (8-11, 5.21 ERA) vs. Pedro Martinez, RHP (5-1, 3.32 ERA)
Time: 7:05 p.m at Citizens Bank Park
Weather: Partly Cloudy, 54
TV:Comcast Sportsnet
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On this crisp, autumn evening, all it takes...
Phillies Stand in the Way of Only Themselves
September 30, 2009 by
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Destiny is in their hands. For a third straight season, the Philadelphia Phillies have the opportunity to wear the crown of the NL East. Savor it.
They sit on the doorstep, with five games remaining before the end of the season. Stranger things have happened, but after a demoralizing...
Prospect Rankings No. 3: Michael Taylor
September 30, 2009 by
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Michael Taylor, OF
Born: 12/19/1985 in Cheverly, Maryland
Height: 6’6”
Weight: 250
He was not supposed to be this good. For three years Michael Taylor struggled in college, never managing to achieve the expectations at Stanford that his large bag of tools made for him. Phillies...
Phillies Nation Trivia – New Question
September 30, 2009 by
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It’s time for another installment of Phillies trivia – brought to you by The Ultimate Phillies Trivia Quiz and Wholesale Keychains.
The answer to last week’s question is Richie Ashburn. He hit .338 in 1955 and .350 in 1958 to capture two batting crowns in his illustrious...
Feliz Slams Past ‘Stros
September 29, 2009 by
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Wilton Lopez made a huge mistake by hanging a slider to Pedro Feliz. Feliz took advantage and sent the pitch into the left field seats. The salami and Ryan Madson’s six-out save led the Phillies to a 7-4 victory.
J.A Happ pitched better than his line indicated. In 5.2...
Gameday: Astros (73-83) at Phillies (90-66)
September 29, 2009 by
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Houston Astros (73-83) at Philadelphia Phillies (90-66)
Wilton Lopez, RHP (0-0, 8.44 ERA) vs. J.A Happ, LHP (11-4, 2.79 ERA)
Time: 7:05 p.m at Citizens Bank Park
Weather: Mostly Cloudy & Windy, 69
TV:Comcast Sportsnet
Twitter: Phillies Nation
The Houston Astros always seem to tortue...
Phillies Nation Podcast: Episode 8
September 29, 2009 by
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Welcome to the Phillies Nation Podcast!
On today’s podcast, Pat Gallen is joined by Scott Franzke, the Philadelphia Phillies radio play-by-play man. Pat and Scott break down the awful play of the Phils as of late, the final six games of the regular season, and what Harry Kalas...
Phils Continue to Sputter Towards the Finish Line
September 28, 2009 by
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The Phillies dropped another important game down the stretch. This was not another blown save, nor did a Phillies comeback fall short – they straight up lost. Cole Hamels pitched poorly and the offense was anemic in front of their increasingly frustrated home town fans...
Gameday: Astros (72-83) at Phillies (90-65)
September 28, 2009 by
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Houston Astros (72-83) at Philadelphia Phillies (90-65)
Yorman Bazardo, RHP (0-2, 9.55 ERA) vs. Cole Hamels, LHP (10-9, 4.11 ERA)
Time: 7:05 p.m at Citizens Bank Park
Weather: Sunny, 69
TV:Comcast Sportsnet
Twitter: Phillies Nation
BREAKING NEWS: According to Meredith Marakovitz...
Prospect Rankings No. 4: Travis d’Arnaud
September 28, 2009 by
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Travis d’Arnaud, C
Born: 2/10/1989 in Lakewood, California
Height: 6’2”
Weight: 195
There are generally two types of catchers in Major League Baseball. There are the offensive catchers who give their team an advantage because the rest of the field is fairly weak behind the plate...
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