Articles by Andrew Gillen (279)
Photo Credit: Frank Klose Last night, Cliff Lee was the absolute center of attention following the Philies' 12-2 routing of the Marlins. His 3 hits, 4 RBIs, 8 innings, and 14 K's were outstanding, and his performance out-shined all else. Hiding under Lee's shadow was another household name: Chase Utley. A 4 RBI night capped […]
Photo Credit: Andrew Gillen In his first stint with the Phillies, Cliff Lee was a fan favorite for the entire city. When he was traded away, even knowing the team was aquiring the top pitcher in the game, the fanbase was devastated to see Cliff in Mariner blue. Then there were the reports that had […]
Having been eliminated from playoff contention before the start of last night's game, the Phillies have accepted their role as spoiler for the rest of the 2013 season. With the finale of their season series against NL East rival Washington, the Phillies had an opportunity to halt the hot streak the Nationals have been on […]
I said last night at the end of my recap that the run scoring in tonight's ball game would be at a minimum. With two well-known hurlers like Cole Hamels and Gio Gonzalez taking the hill for their respective ball clubs, many fans of the game would have probably made the same prediction. And, through, […]
With a win tonight, the Washington Nationals would have locked up a winning record against the Philliesfor the 2013 season. Originally, it seemed certain that they would clinch it tonight with Stephen Strasburg being tabbed for the start. However, some arm stiffness resulted in Strasburg being scratched from the game. Ross Ohlendorf would make the […]
Photo Credit: Andrew Gillen Roy Halladay was originally slated to take the mound for last night's ballgame against the San Diego Padres. However, 'flu-like symptoms' led to Cliff Lee jumping up a day and ultimately earning the Phillies their first win of the series. Tonight, Doc felt good enough to give it a go, but […]
Photo Credit: Andrew Gillen On a night when the Phillies honored those who sacrificed their lives 12 years ago to the day, baseball once again became the saving grace for those in mourning. A fantastic display of firemen, policemen, and heroes from all walks of life donned flags representing each state and province of our […]
Cameron Rupp's father celebrates his son's first major league hit Amidst a season of disappointment and lack of interest from the once dedicated fan base, the Phillies decided it was time to initiate the first "Bark in the Park" promotion at Citizen's Bank Park. With hundreds of dogs scattered throughout the stadium, the team couldn't […]
Not since before the turn of the century has there been a new head coach of the Eagles headed into the first game of the season. Tonight, under the lights of FedEx Field and on national television, Chip Kelly brings his years of college football success to the big show. In the past six-plus months, […]
Somehow, some way, the Phillies managed to come into Sunday's ballgame with the chance to sweep the Atlanta Braves. After Friday night's one-run victory and last night's walk off winner by Freddy Galvis, the Phillies had the momentum going into their final matchup of the season at Citizen's Bank Park against the Braves. Paul Maholm […]