Phils vs. Marlins April 16-18 Series Thread

[mplant]

After being denied a sweep against the Washington Nationals, the Phillies welcome the Florida Marlins to town for the first meeting between the two teams this season. For the majority of last season, Florida was the main competition for the Phils in the NL East race before an August fade and a late Braves run put them on the backburner. A hot streak in the season's last week got them back to second place in the final standings, six games behind the Phillies

Roy Halladay will make his much-anticipated home debut in the series opener, while Anibal Sanchez takes the mound for Florida. Halladay's spot in the rotation was flip-flopped with Jamie Moyer, who will go on Saturday against Ricky Nolasco. The series concludes on Sunday with a battle of lefties, Cole Hamels for the Phillies, and Nate Robertson for the Marlins

Other stuff: The teams split the 18-game season series last year. The visiting team dominated, with the Phils and Marlins both going 7-2 on the road...Florida got to within 3.5 games of the Phillies last August 10, which was the smallest NL East lead for the Phils at any time after the All-Star break last season...The Marlins have taken the last five series at Citizens Bank Park. The last home series won by the Phillies against the Fish was May 30-June 1, 2008, when they took two of three...The Phillies celebrate Irish Heritage Night for the series opener, with all fans in attendance receiving a green cap...Saturday is Kids Opening Night, with fans 14 and under receiving a Ryan Howard 2009 NLCS MVP collectible ball and tin...Sunday is the Phanatic's 32nd birthday. Kids 14 and under receive a Phanatic jersey

Pitching Matchups

Friday (7:05): Roy Halladay vs. Anibal Sanchez
Saturday (7:05): Jamie Moyer vs. Ricky Nolasco
Sunday (1:35): Cole Hamels vs. Nate Robertson

[MJShof95]

Should be a good Series. Phils should be able to win 2 of 3

[Bekirk302]

I'll be flipping back and forth between the Flyers and Phillies tonight. Bottom of the 1st 0-0. I think the Marlins are a team that arent too far away from competing in the NL East.

[Bekirk302]

Howard singles to the opposite field driving in Victorino for the 1-0 lead.

[Bekirk302]

Juan Castro knocks in Utley with a single to increase the lead to 2-0. Bases still loaded with 2 down and Ruiz at bat.

[Bekirk302]

Ruiz sneaks one by Uggla for a 3-0 lead. Phils bat around in the 1st. Doc Halladay looking to help himself and add to the lead.

[Bekirk302]

Halladay takes Sanchez to a full count and then goes down swinging.

[Bekirk302]

was watching the Flyers but I saw Werth score from third on the sac fly by Castro. 5-0 Phils

[The_Philly_Mick]

Inning over....Phils start off the top of the 4th with a double play. 2 outs!!! Stupid Uggla up to bat

[The_Philly_Mick]

Utley with another HR!!! 6-1

[The_Philly_Mick]

Werth with a DEEP double....Howard scores....7-1!!!

[Bekirk302]

Utley with another HR!!! 6-1

I love how your still a first round draft pick with more post then everyone.

[Jimmerz]

wtf is halladay still doing in there in the pouring rain?

[The_Philly_Mick]

I love how your still a first round draft pick with more post then everyone.

I know....I mean what do I have to do?? I am curious as to what the next level is?

[The_Philly_Mick]

Another Great Outing by Halladay.....that is one hell of a way to start the season!!!

[Bekirk302]

You have to be friggin kidding me. 8-5 in the 9th. Madson coming in and he better not blow it for Halladay.

[Bekirk302]

I cant wait for a healthy JC Romero and Brad Lidge come back! Phillies almost blow an 8-1 lead...end up winning in 8-6.

[mplant]

Was at this one. Gotta tell you as Florida kept rallying, that rain just kept getting colder. But a win is a win. Break even over the next two, and it's another series win

[Jimmerz]

When you gonna invite us to a game plant!?

[mplant]

Game 2 underway, Cantu with an RBI single to give the Fish an early lead

[mplant]

When you gonna invite us to a game plant!?

That's something I'm definitely gonna have to make happen at some point

[mplant]

Uggla with an RBI single to make it 2-0

[mplant]

Paulino with a three-run homer, and this one is off to an ugly start. 5-0 Florida

[Jimmerz]

Moyer pitches batting practice. That is all.

[mplant]

Phils go down quietly in the first. In for a battle tonight

[Jimmerz]

Catcher oops! It happens..

[mplant]

Indeed

[mplant]

1-2-3 second inning for Moyer. Feel free to start the comeback at any time

[mplant]

Three up, three down for Nolasco in the second

[mplant]

Moyer makes like Charlie Brown on Ramirez's sharp grounder back to the box

[mplant]

Nolasco perfect once through the order

[Bekirk302]

I know....I mean what do I have to do?? I am curious as to what the next level is?

Lottery Pick?

[Jimmerz]

Perfect game, perfect, perfect!

/jinx

[mplant]

Utley makes sure it ain't happening for Nolasco tonight

[Jimmerz]

heh, works every time!

[mplant]

All the damage against Moyer done in one inning. Wonder if this is going to be a trend

[mplant]

Phils strand the bases loaded in the sixth, not looking too promising

[mplant]

Phils down to their final six outs, that first inning by Florida has still produced the game's only runs

[mplant]

Werth hits his first homer of the year to break up the shutout with two outs in the ninth

[mplant]

Nolasco doesn't get the shutout, but does get a complete game as the Marlins win the middle game of the series, 5-1. Hamels takes the hill tomorrow looking for the series win

[mplant]

Not too much exciting for the Phils tonight, but down in Atlanta, Ubaldo Jimenez is about to take a no-hitter into the bottom of the ninth for the Rockies

[mplant]

Prado pops to second for the first out

[mplant]

Chipper flies to left, one out away

[mplant]

McCann stands between Jimenez and history

[mplant]

NO-HITTER! First ever for the Rockies. And it comes against the Braves, which is always a plus

[mplant]

Meanwhile, in St. Louis, the Mets and Cardinals are scoreless in the 17th inning. That game started nearly three hours before the the Phillies did

[Jimmerz]

going to the 20th.. holy shit!

[Jimmerz]

Rubber match in progress, 1-0 FLA bottom of the 4th, Phils threatening with 2 on, nobody out.

[Jimmerz]

Make that 1 out, Castro K's.

[Jimmerz]

Ruiz lines to Center, Werth does a fake tag from 3rd and the throw is way off line. Werth doesn't pay attention and walks back to 3rd!! 2 out.

[Jimmerz]

Hamels grounds out to end the inning. Phils strand runners at 2nd and 3rd with nobody out. WTF?

[Jimmerz]

clammy sosa just ate an umpire.. oh my!

[The_Philly_Mick]

clammy sosa just ate an umpire.. oh my!

I love how this was the last in-game post....

ps. It was my favorite part of the game too!!

[MJShof95]

Not a good weekend for the phightens. Not a good time for the bats to go silent. Old habits returned with to many man left on base.

Its going to be a battle for the East this year Marlins and Braves will be right there with us. Right now Marlins took early edge and Braves are next.

The Phils can't afford loose 2 of 3 to the Braves this week.

[The_Philly_Mick]

Very True, Very True. I think Atlanta will be our greastest Foe for the Division. A Strong showing against them could go along way.