Writer: Kevin Durso
Posted by Kevin Durso Ryan Howard and his teammates celebrate the Phillies' 2-1, 10-inning win over the Marlins (Courtesy of SI.com) The top of the ninth inning had that "nothing can go wrong" feel. And as Cliff Lee worked through the first two hitters, including getting an excellent diving catch from Raul Ibanez for the […]
Posted by Kevin Durso Philliedelphia/Kevin Durso The two games the Phillies have remaining against the Marlins were supposed to be played almost three weeks ago. A hurricane got in the way. With that, the Phillies pushed the games up to today, the first of two doubleheaders remaining for the Phillies. The Marlins return with Logan […]
Posted by Kevin Durso Another roaring start for the Phillies was cut down by some old friends on the Astros. One was a long time slugger in Houston, who had the Phillies' number for years. The other was a Phillie for quite some time. And both handed the Phillies a loss tonight. The Phillies jumped […]
Posted by Kevin Durso Philliedelphia/Kevin Durso The Phillies’ magic number is down to six to clinch their fifth straight division title, a quest that started at the beginning of the season. So, with the possible clincher taking place this week, it seems fitting that the Phillies face the team that started it all. The Phillies […]
Posted by Kevin Durso Once again, the Phillies were going with the limited lineup. No Ryan Howard, no Jimmy Rollins, no Chase Utley, no Raul Ibanez. And somehow, it worked again, as the Phillies kept on defying the odds. In the first three games of this four-game series with the Brewers, the Phillies have managed […]
Posted by Kevin Durso It is a pretty rare occasion to find such significant absences in the Phillies' lineup. But, tonight, the Phillies were without Ryan Howard, Chase Utley, and Jimmy Rollins. Ryan Howard has been battling a foot ailment. Rollins was fresh off the DL, but only for emergency use. Utley is back in […]
Posted by Kevin Durso Philliedelphia/Kevin Durso Their record against the Atlanta Braves this season is 6-6. There are six games left between the two. These are the last three that could have any meaning. And, even then, they don't have much meaning anyway. With a 7.5 game lead in the NL East, the Phillies have […]
Posted by Kevin Durso Philliedelphia/Kevin Durso The Phillies have won 88 games this season, and as usual, the top of the rotation has picked up most of them. Roy Halladay leads the way with 16 wins, followed by Cliff Lee at 15 and Cole Hamels at 13. They are clearly the Phillies' three-headed monster on […]
Posted by Kevin Durso Philliedelphia/Kevin Durso When Cliff Lee joined the Phillies in 2009, he was following up a Cy Young winning season. Sometimes, just that accolade is enough to throw your name into discussions for the ultimate award. Cliff Lee can’t even lay claim on the best pitcher on his own team let alone […]
Posted by Kevin Durso A rookie pitcher against the Phillies' offense isn't a recipe that works toward the Phillies' favor very often. In the beginning, a slugfest start from both sides would simmer down into a slow grind to the finish. The Phillies had the hot hand coming in. The Marlins had seen any playoff […]
