It’s On
Coming into this weekend’s series with the Florida Marlins the Phillies held a seven game lead over the second place Fish and had an opportunity to perhaps bury them early this summer by sweeping...
View ArticleBen Francisco Treat !
The Phillies opened a three game set in Chicago with a 4 to 3 extra innings win over the Cubbies. Phillies starter J.A. Happ went six innings giving up two runs on seven hits. Cubs starter Rich...
View ArticleBack on Track – Phillies sweep Cubbies
For he first time since 1984 the Phillies went into Chicago and swept a series away from the hometown Cubbies. After winning the first game in extra innings on Tuesday the Fightins came out of their...
View ArticleCliff Lee = Win Day !
The Phillies beat the Arizona Diamondbacks last evening by a count of 8 to 1 as Cliff Lee tossed his second complete game for the FIghtins since joining the team. Back in the day when “Lefty” Steve...
View ArticleHall of Fame Worthy
On Sunday I witnessed, along with many other fans, a true rarity in Major League Baseball. Eric Bruntlett pulled off an unassisted triple play to end the game and give the FIghtin’s a 9 to 7 win over...
View ArticlePhirst Place Phollies
As New York Mets fans know being in first place in the National League East in September is not the most secure place in recent years. The mighty Mets fell out of the top spot and eventually...
View ArticleMagic Number at Six!
With 14 games left to play the Fightins have reduced the magic number to clinch their third straight N.L. Eastern Division title to six. Any combination of Phillies wins or the second place team in...
View ArticleThreepeat with class
With the Phillies winning over the visiting Houston Astros on the last day of September the team notched their third consecutive National League Eastern division title! Pedro Martinez started the game...
View ArticleBring On L.A.! –” Don’t be scared!”
Anyone who thinks that Charlie Manuel doesn’t know his team should have watched the last two games of the NLDS. Manuel puts players in positions to succeed and believes in them that they can do so....
View ArticleDamn Yankees beware – Phillies in Five!
As I have stated many times this season it sure is a great time to be a Phillies Phan! With the team capturing thier second consecutive National League pennant and now set to participate in the MLB...
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