We got a treat on the first game of the Boston Red Sox series vs. The Phillies. That juggernaut offense reared it's head again, Jimmy Rollins set the tempo with a lead off home run on Monday night in Philadelphia and the Phillies never looked back.
Superb pitching from Cole Hamels and non-stop offense from Ryan Howard with two home runs buried the Red Sox before they had to chance to know what hit them. This will be on of their highlight games of the year for sure.
Jamie Moyer came out and gave a great effort on Tuesday night, but Boston would not be denied and rallied for the victory as the Phillies couldn't keep the offense going on Tuesday night.
Listen to the next edition of Philly Sports Talk Now with Rich and Jim as we talk about the series on Show 92!
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
Phils vs Boston, a great series all tied up
Wednesday, April 02, 2008
Show 83 - Philly Sports Talk Now! talks with Cy Young Winner Mike Marshall
Show 83 brings a special guest, Dr. Mike Marshall. Mike came on the show to talk about pitching and his method of trying to help pitchers with not getting arm injuries. We talk about the great baseball of the 1970's as well. Mike talks about Cole Hamels and what he thinks about his pitching, and the comparison with the great Steve Carlton.
The Phillies open the second game of the series with the Washington Nationals, this time with Cole Hamels on the mound. The Phils also added to the bullpen, Rudy Seanez, a 16 year career pitcher who was with the Dodgers last year. Seanez was great last year, but I wonder why the Dodgers released him in Spring training? He's 39, just about the average age of a Philadelphia closer. Can't they find anyone young?
Listen to the show, and listen to the great Dr. Mike Marshall!
Rich Baxter / Philly Sports Talk Now!
Tuesday, June 05, 2007
Phils admit it, the Mets in the drivers seat... Next Podcast Wednesday night!
Well it finally happened, after 6 weeks of seesawing back and forth between .500, the Phillies players have looked at the standings and have acknowledged that it's the Mets that the Phils need to chase. The Giants and the Phils ended up splitting the series 2-2 after some heroic plays and some hilarious plays. The rain on Sunday produced a errant throw from Pat Burrell that is sure to make the highlight reel for the 'funnies' plays of the MLB. Burrell reeled back to throw the ball and it went 15 feet straight up into the air as Burrell looked like a catcher throwing his mask off trying to find where the ball went.
Next up for the Phillies will be the buzzing NY Mets. The Mets will be ready for the Phils at home that is for sure. The Mets are 17-13 at home and a blistering 18-7 on the road. This is shaping up to be a great year for the Metropolitans, they are 35-20 with the season nearing the one third mark. I only wish the Phillies had that record, you wouldn't even be able to buy a ticket to a game because everyone would have Phillies fever!
The marquee match up of this series between the Mets and the Phillies will be the final game of the series with Cole Hamels facing John Maine. Freddie Garcia, who was largely booed on Sunday for his lackadaisical play, will pitch in KC next. Garcia looked slow motion on the mound on Sunday and he didn't even run out a ground out which prompted the fans to boo him throughout the stadium. He hit the ball slowly but only took 5-6 steps to first before he just stopped running. Excuse me but your being paid very well how about some more effort! The fans also gave him a serious amount of booing after he was taken out of the ballgame on Sunday. The Phils should trade Garcia in my opinion. The fans were giving him every opportunity to prove himself, but he just doesn't fit in. Get him outta here! As Harry Kalas would say....
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