World Series

Originally Posted by rizzle

I'm afraid this one is over. Pena and Longo have gone stone cold at the plate, the defense that has been simply awesome all year suddenly looks very suspect, and our pitchers can not get ahead in the count.

Unfortunately I think the big stage and the pressure that comes with it is finally starting to come home to roost with these young guys. And Philly just looks damn good. Other than stranding a bunch of runners, they've been outstanding.

Oh well, got to take it one game at a time though. Anything can still happen.

Don't be afraid, embrace reality!! Just messing with ya, but yes it's over! Tonight with Hamels on the mound we're going to seal the deal and win the 2008 World Series! Howard is back and hitting well, Rollins is connecting with the ball, the middle and end of our lineup continue to come through (minus Burrell) and our pitching has been outstanding! You have to love the PHILS!! Tonight I'll be in the city and it's going to be CRAZY!! I cannot wait.

[Blueface]

Originally Posted by cigars_n_scotch

Don't be afraid, embrace reality!! Just messing with ya, but yes it's over! Tonight with Hamels on the mound we're going to seal the deal and win the 2008 World Series! Howard is back and hitting well, Rollins is connecting with the ball, the middle and end of our lineup continue to come through (minus Burrell) and our pitching has been outstanding! You have to love the PHILS!! Tonight I'll be in the city and it's going to be CRAZY!! I cannot wait.

I hope it is isn't over.
Lets see how these young Rays handle the pressure down 3-1.

BTW, didn't that umpire see half that glove disappear up the guys behind and yet called him safe?

[AD720]

Originally Posted by Blueface

BTW, didn't that umpire see half that glove disappear up the guys behind and yet called him safe?

There have been a number of questionable calls, but at least they have gone both ways. In addition to the close call at second there was the is it a balk/isn't it a balk.
Going the other way - Burrell getting called out looking on a ball that almost took his head off and Rollings getting hit but not getting a base, the checked swing that the HB ump called but the first base ump didn't...

The craziest thing has been the size of the strike zone and that has definitly been going both ways.

2-2 in the bottom of the 6th when the umps finally smartened up and stopped the game due to rain. Game 5 resumes Tuesday night weather permitting.

[AD720]

Originally Posted by Parrotheadduff

2-2 in the bottom of the 6th when the umps finally smartened up and stopped the game due to rain. Game 5 resumes Tuesday night weather permitting.

From where I'm sitting it's not looking to promising that the weather is going to permit.

[rizzle]

At least Hamels is done.

[Starscream]

Originally Posted by AD720

From where I'm sitting it's not looking to promising that the weather is going to permit.

Any weather update in Philly?
AS of this afternoon?

Fox Sports is reporting that it will be delayed until Wednesday.

I kinda think Philly got jobbed on the deal...