Pedro Feliz and Jimmy Rollins try to battle the Rays and in elements on a rain-soaked infield It all started so well. Game 5 of the World Series began last night with Philadelphia Phillies ace Cole Hamels mowing the Tampa Bay Rays down in order and in easy fashion in the top of the first. … Continue reading The Philadelphia championship dream delayed, or drowned?
Joe Blanton Night at the 2008 World Series
When most big-league clubs send their number four starting pitcher to the mound, about the best they hope for is that the hurler keeps them in the game and gives the offense a chance to win. Seldom do they expect a gem, and even more seldom do they either expect or receive any kind … Continue reading Joe Blanton Night at the 2008 World Series
Tampa Bay’s red-hot Rays are Cole’d off in Game One
Hamels shut down the Rays in Game 1 of the 2008 World Series at Tropicana Field in Tampa The tall, lanky, mega-talented Phillies lefthander, one of the best pitchers in all of baseball, took the mound for his first-ever appearance in the World Series. He seemed in complete command as his team staked him to … Continue reading Tampa Bay’s red-hot Rays are Cole’d off in Game One
Phillies on a pennant push
For a baseball fan like myself, it's always a great summer when your home team is involved in a pennant race. My hometown Philadelphia Phillies have found themselves in the race for most of the past half dozen summers, finally reaching the playoffs a year ago when they won the National League East Division pennant … Continue reading Phillies on a pennant push
It’s just a fantasy
If you know me, you know that I am a huge baseball fan. A lifelong Phillies fan, of course, and someone who played for and managed a local championship men's softball team for over a decade and a half. As I got a bit older, I retired the old glove and bat, and moved … Continue reading It’s just a fantasy
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