Sunday, September 4, 2011

Phillies at Marlins: Game 3 Notes

September 4, 2011

Today the Phillies will be playing their final game in the Florida Marlins home stadium, currently known as SunLife Stadium. Next year the Marlins will be moving into their knew home, and will become the Miami Marlins. The stadium the Marlins are leaving behind has been hoe to many great Phils' memories, the most notable... Roy Halladay's perfect game. Ironically, Halladay is pitching today in Florida.

Notes Courtesy of CSN Philly.com
http://www.csnphilly.com/09/04/11/Phillies-Marlins-game-notes-Halladay-vs-/news_phillies_gamenotes.html?blockID=558984&feedID=693

Phils give up five home-runs to Marlins in loss

September 4, 2011

Phillies.com
 http://philadelphia.phillies.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2011_09_03_phimlb_flomlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=phi

CSN Philly.com
http://www.csnphilly.com/09/04/11/Herndon-Phillies-bullpen-blows-game-vs-M/news_phillies.html?blockID=558966&feedID=693

ESPN.com
http://scores.espn.go.com/mlb/recap?gameId=310903128

Saturday, September 3, 2011

Friday, September 2, 2011

Padres claim Carpenter

September 2, 2011

The San Diego Padres have claimed right-handed pitcher Andrew Carpenter off waivers.

By placing Carpenter on waivers the Phillies now have an open spot on their 40-man roster.

Joe Blanton could be activated from the 60-day disabled list to take up that spot. Blanton, who has been out with a right elbow injury, was scheduled to pitch an inning for Single A Lakewood on Friday, then another inning on Monday.

It been rumored that the Phils have been eyeing outfielder Aaron Rowand, who designated for assignment by the Giants on Tuesday. The Giants still have a week to trade or release Rowand, but if the Phillies do pick up Rowand, he will not be eligible for the postseason roster.

As of now, it seems likely that the Phillies will activate Blanton to take up the spot on the roster.

Phillies at Marlins: Game 1 Notes

September 2, 2011

After a rough outing last Friday against the Marlins, Roy Oswalt looks to bounce back tonight in Florida.

With a win tonight, the Phillies will be 42 games over .500 for the first time in franchise history.

Notes courtesy of CSN Philly.com
http://www.csnphilly.com/09/02/11/Phillies-Marlins-game-notes-Oswalt-vs-Ha/news_phillies_gamenotes.html?blockID=558174&feedID=693

Thursday, September 1, 2011

NL East Standings (9/1/11)

September 1, 2011

                    W     L     PCT     GB     E#     WCGB     L10     STRK     HOME     ROAD

Phillies          87    46    .654       -        -            -          7-3        W4       46-22       41-24

Braves          81    55    .596      7.5    21          -           7-3        W2       43-26       38-29

Mets             66    69    .489     22.0    7         14.5       6-4        W2       30-36       36-33

Nationals      63    72    .467     25.0     4        17.5       2-8         L2        37-28       26-44

Marlins         60    76    .441     28.5     E        21.0       3-7         L2        25-41       35-35


Key
W = Wins
L = Losses
PCT = Win Percentage
GB = Games Back of Division Lead
E# = Games Until Elimination From Division Race, E = Eliminated
WCGB = Games Back of Wild Card Lead
L10 = Last 10 Games
STRK = Streak
HOME = Home Record
ROAD = Road Record

Source: MLB.com

Phillies complete sweep of Reds

September 1, 2011

The Phillies won 6-4 to complete a four game sweep of Cinncinati.

Ryan Howard started September off by hitting his 30th home run of the season, making this his sixth consecutive season where he has had at least 30 home runs and 100 RBI's.

The Phillies are now 41 games over .500 for the third time in franchise history. The last time the Phillies hit that mark was in 1976.

Phillies.com
http://philadelphia.phillies.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2011_09_01_phimlb_cinmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=phi

CSN Philly.com
http://www.csnphilly.com/09/01/11/Phillies-take-down-Reds-to-cap-four-game/news_phillies.html?blockID=557704&feedID=704

ESPN.com
http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/recap?gameId=310901117

Blanton hoping to return

September 1, 2011

Pitcher Joe Blanton is scheduled to pitch an inning for Single-A Lakewood on Friday, and will be scheduled for another outing on Monday if all goes well.

Blanton has been out since May due to a nerve problem in his right elbow. However, Blanton is hoping he can return to the team in time to help the bullpen in the playoffs.




Lee finishes dominant August with 3-0 win

September 1, 2011

Cliff Lee went 8 and 2/3 against the Reds, leading the Phillies to their 19th shutout win of the season.

Phillies.com
http://philadelphia.phillies.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2011_08_31_phimlb_cinmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=phi

CSN Philly.com
http://www.csnphilly.com/08/31/11/Lee-dazzles-Reds-in-Phillies-19th-shutou/news_phillies.html?blockID=557344&feedID=693
ESPN.com
 http://scores.espn.go.com/mlb/recap?gameId=310831117&teams=philadelphia-phillies-vs-cincinnati-reds