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Erik Seybold

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Articles by Erik Seybold (526)

Cole Hamels Makes Start Against Mets In Series Finale

(Philliedelphia/Lindsey Crew) The Phillies  have been outscored by the Mets  10-2 through the first two games of this weekend series. The Fightins dropped game one, 5-2 on Friday night and were blanked yesterday afternoon, 5-0. With the Mets taking the first two games, they have already won the series match up, their first series win […]

Erik Seybold  •  15 Apr 2012
Lee and Company Host Dickey, Mets In Series Opener

(Philliedelphia/Lindsey Crew) The Phillies finally won their first series of the season. Last night, Joe Blanton was spectacular through 7 innings, allowing just 3 hits and one earned run. Blanton was backed by home runs from Shane Victorino and Ty Wigginton to beat the Marlins, 3-1 and take the series 2-1. Tonight, the New York Mets […]

Erik Seybold  •  13 Apr 2012
Blanton and Phillies Aim To Take Series From Miami

(Photo: Philliedelphia/Steve Trapani) After last night's offensive outbreak  in a 7-1 win over the Marlins, the Phillies are looking to take the series tonight as Joe Blanton (0-1, 13.50 ERA) makes his first start of the season. The Phillies skipped over Blanton the first time through the rotation, deciding to go Halladay, Lee, Worley, Hamels, and […]

Erik Seybold  •  12 Apr 2012
Pat Burrell To Retire a Phillie; Will Throw Out First Pitch for Giants Against Phillies Next Week

Courtesy brschaferphoto/Flickr That's right. Pat "The Bat" Burrell will sign a one-day contract with the team he began his career with this upcoming May.  Burrell began his career with the Phillies as a first overall pick in the 1998 MLB Draft. Burrell made his debut in 2000 and ended his tenure with the Phillies after […]

Erik Seybold  •  12 Apr 2012
Doc, JJ Set For Pitcher’s Duel In Philly

Philliedelphia/Lindsey Crew The first time Roy Halladay and Josh Johnson faced off on the mound was May 29, 2010. Roy Halladay threw the 20th perfect game in MLB history against the then-Florida Marlins. Two match ups have followed resulting in two Marlin wins. On June 10, 2010, 12 days after the perfect game, Halladay and Johnson […]

Erik Seybold  •  11 Apr 2012
Roy Halladay On Jeopardy

On tonight's episode of Jeopardy a question regarding Phillies' ace Roy Halladay's perfect game and NLDS no-hitter was asked. The question in the "I'm Gonna Hurl" category read as followed: In 2010 Roy Halladay of this team threw two no-hitters — one in the regular season & one in the postseason". Sadly, Ken Jennings was not on […]

Erik Seybold  •  09 Apr 2012
Cole Hamels and Phillies Host Ozzie Guillen and His Marlins In Home Opener

This weekend wasn't delightful. Coming out of Pittsburgh with a 1-2 record and just six total runs scored over three games, things don't look so bright out of the gate. The offense is slumpish, but the rotation is gleaming. But it's only April 9th and there's still a long way to go. Don't be worried […]

Erik Seybold  •  09 Apr 2012
Easter Special: Vanimal Takes On Pirates In Series Finale

(Photo: Philliedelphia/Lindsey Crew) Happy Easter, everybody! I hope the Easter Bunny brought you all of the eggs and chocolates you wanted, but what I want from him is a Phillies win. I know it sounds corny, but hey I have to brighten the mood somehow.  Anyway, today's game is the first series finale of the […]

Erik Seybold  •  08 Apr 2012
Cliff Lee and Company Take On Pirates In Phillies’ Second Game

 Philliedelphia/Steve Trapani The Phillies started off the season on the right foot with their 1-0 win Thursday, but there are still 161 games left to play. Roy Halladay was outstanding as usual in his Opening Day start. He toyed with the Pirates batters the whole day, allowing just two hits (both in the first inning) […]

Erik Seybold  •  07 Apr 2012
Roy Halladay Makes Tenth Straight Opening Day Start, Takes On Pirates

Philliedelphia/Frank KloseIt's been six long months. Six excruciating months filled with pessimism surrounded by injuries, optimism surrounded by new acquitations, and eagerness to get back on the field and go for it all once again. Today is Opening Day, the slate is clean, Spring Training stats don't matter, the pages have turned and the mindsets are […]

Erik Seybold  •  05 Apr 2012