In Game Thread (09-04-09 Phillies@Astros 8:05pm)

[Bekirk302]

The Phillies are coming off a series with the Giants where they only scored three runs...and they also won 2 of 3. So you can't be too upset especially when its against a possible playoff team. The Phillies look to get Cliff Lee back on track after getting roughed up by the Braves last week. The Astros go with Wandy Rodriquez who has a respectable 2.95 ERA so it should be a great game.

Game Preview from ESPN:
http://scores.espn.go.com/mlb/preview?gameId=290904118

* The Phillies Magic number is 22. Lets go Phils.

What teams do you see making the playoffs this year in the NL and AL? What team do you fear the most in the NL against the Phillies? Cole Hamels and Brett Myers last year or Cole Hamels and Cliff Lee this year, who do you think is the best one/two pitching tandem for the playoffs?

[Jimmerz]

Lee giving up a few hits early, possible trouble here in the 2nd.

[Bekirk302]

Tom McCarthy ' Lee doesnt look flustered at all' Chris Wheeler ' No he is just pissed off' Obviously Wheels doesnt know what flustered means...ass

[Hizhonor]

:mad: NOT liking what I'm seeing! 12 pitches to the PITCHER and then gives up the hit? 2-0 .... Lee does not look comfortable out there. His location is horrible. I think they need to pull Ruiz and let Bako catch. He seems to have a better repore with Lee. Nope... not at all liking what I'm seeing!

[Jimmerz]

ugh 4-0, 5 hits this inning - come on Lee.

[Jimmerz]

This game may be over with the way our offense has been playing.

[Jimmerz]

6-0

What else is on tonight?

[Bekirk302]

There is a marathon on Spike of Rambo movies and there has to be some To Catch a Predator reruns on.

[Jimmerz]

"Hi there, why don't you have a seat right over there"

[Bekirk302]

I love when they sit down and start drinking the ice tea and eating the cookies.

[Jimmerz]

http://www.wehaitians.com/pedophile_1.jpg

[Hizhonor]

Moyer ..... 1-2-3 Top of the 5th coming up..... something is bothering Lee and no one is talking ...... Hmmmmmmmmmmm.... well, I've said it before and I'll say it again... one game at a time. In the meantime, let's just hope that the Marlins and Braves lose. :rolleyes:

[Jimmerz]

I think Lee will be fine. I am far more concerned with the bats right now.

[Jimmerz]

7-0

I'm pretty sure I can take Jamie out of the yard..

[The_Philly_Mick]

This is just pathetic.....where is the GD offense!!!!!!

[Bekirk302]

Bases loaded, 1 out for the Phillies.....No runs...BS

[Hizhonor]

Bases loaded and Victorino is trying for the long ball..... FUN-DA-MENTAL baseball. It's such a simple concept that they have to make it difficult. Well, it's either Rambo re-runs or Criminal Minds re-runs or just turn off the TV and listen to some rock 'n roll! I don't see this night having a happy ending in Houston! :( I hope I'm proven wrong but................. <shrug>

Have a great holiday weekend and stay safe! The roads are going to be packed with everyone hating to have to go back to work and school on Tuesday! ;)

[Jimmerz]

Take it easy Hiz

[Jimmerz]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5boOCiAvtdQ

[The_Philly_Mick]

Haha too funny!

[MJShof95]

Lee shows again he is human and not unstoppable. Its good he gets games like this under his belt so come playoff time he will be ready and focused.

Still a great pick up and he will be a major force come October

[Jimmerz]

Back to back bad games for him, maybe he's been hanging with the offense too much.