Phillies vs. Braves

R.I.P. Robin Roberts
September 30, 1926 – May 6, 2010

Game 1: Jamie Moyer is 47 years old. He also hates when people talk about his again in regards to his pitching performance(s). Well on Friday May 7, 2010 he became the oldest player to a complete game shutout. He completely dominated the Braves, allowing them only 2 hits (both to Troy Glaus). The first hit actually came in the 2nd inning, which was promptly followed by a double play. Jamie Moyer only threw 3 pitches in that inning, that's what I call efficiency. It only took him 105 pitches to breeze through this game. Between the first hit and the second hit, he had retired 17 in a row. I know the Braves had a few of their guys out of their lineup like McCann and Heyward but Jamie freakin' Moyer still dominated. The offense was more than enough. It all got started with a 3-run shot by Jayson Werth, 2-run singles by Ibanez and Valdez in the 5th inning. It was a fun game and easily top 3 so far of this season. Phils 7-0

Game 2: Charlie didn't manage the game because he had to attend his daughter's wedding. I didn't even know he had a daughter. Pete Mackanin took over. Chase and Chooch (who would enter the game later when Schneider left with an Achilles strain or something: later placed on the 15-day DL) sat out of this game and we had a kooky lineup. Joe Blanton pitched relatively well, allowing 3 runs in six innings of work. The offense couldn't get it going other than an RBI single by Shane Victorino. They left a lot of guys on base and couldn't get that elusive hit to really break it open. No Charlie AND Chase= loss. Braves 4-1

Game 3: All was right in the world as both Chase Utley and Charlie Manuel returned. Cole Hamels got out of a mini jam in the first after allowing a lead-off double. The runner would stay put with two outs. After a single by Troy Glaus to right field, Jayson Werth threw the runner out at the plate. The offense scored early and often. They got the bases load in the first inning with one out, Jayson Werth would be hit with a pitch and Ibanez would get a sac fly. Later in the game Polanco and Werth both hit solo homeruns to give the Phillies a 4-0 lead. Cole Hamels almost gave it all back in the 5th when the Braves scored 3 runs. That would be the end of the day for Hamels as the bullpen took over; he was sufficient but I wish he would be more than that as well as consistent. Shane Victorino did add an insurance run in the 7th via a solo homer. Chad Durbin came in for 2 innings, allowing no hits or walks and striking out 4. Jose Contreras pitched the 8th and Brad Lidge got a scary save in the 9th. It was a 1-2-3 inning for Lidge but the wind knocked down what looked to be 2 homeruns. The Phillies had a great homestand as they won all three series and had a record of 7-3. Phils 5-3

Golden Girls quote of the day (In honor of Betty White on SNL):
Rose: [on Blanche] I think she's a gerchominochen.
Doctor: Well, what exactly does that mean?
Rose: Literally, it's the precise moment when dog doo turns white. But in general, it refers to the kind of person you don't want to share your hoodencoggles with.
Dorothy: Rose, if you say one more of those stupid words, so help me —
Rose: Oh, blow it out your Tubenburbles!

*And Congratulations to Dallas Braden of the A's for his perfect game against the Rays (again)!