SB Nation Philly - Phillies Sweep Reds, Advance to NLCShttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/48987/philly-fave.png2010-10-11T00:37:19-04:00http://philly.sbnation.com/rss/stream/14928182010-10-11T00:37:19-04:002010-10-11T00:37:19-04:00Cole Hamels Equals Steve Carlton With Win Over Reds
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<p>With his sixth postseason win tonight, <span>Cole Hamels</span> has equaled hall of famer Steve Carlton for the most wins in franchise postseason history.</p>
<p>Cole is guaranteed at least another start this postseason, which means he’s got a decent chance to pass Carlton this year and become the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.thegoodphight.com/">Phillies</a> all time postseason wins leader.</p>
<p>Golden era indeed.</p>
https://philly.sbnation.com/philadelphia-phillies/2010/10/11/1743302/cole-hamels-equals-steve-carltonJason Brewer2010-10-10T23:11:41-04:002010-10-10T23:11:41-04:00Celebrate a Little; Phillies Advance to NLCS for Third Straight Year
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<p>An Orlando Cabrera first inning error turned out to be all they needed. <span>Cole Hamels</span> went nine shutout, walkless innings, ending a great night with a <span>Joey Votto</span> double play and a <span>Scott Rolen</span> strikeout, his eighth of the series. While Charlie could have gone to Madson and Lidge for the last few outs, he stayed with Cole and it paid off for him.</p>
<p><span>Chase Utley</span> went yard, <span>Ryan Howard</span> and <span>Carlos Ruiz</span> had two hits apiece, and <span>Shane Victorino</span> made the biggest play of the game, snaring a line drive off the bat of <span>Brandon Phillips</span> to keep a run off the board early on. H20 does the job and though the hitters came up short too often this series, they weren’t really necessary. <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.thegoodphight.com/">Phillies</a> pitching and <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.redreporter.com/">Reds</a> fielding ended up being the difference.</p>
<p>Pop a bottle or two, but save the good stuff because we’ve got plenty of celebrating to go.</p>
<p>Phillies win 2-0. Sit back and watch the rest of the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.mccoveychronicles.com/">Giants</a> and <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.talkingchop.com/">Braves</a> series. I want the Braves.</p>
https://philly.sbnation.com/philadelphia-phillies/2010/10/10/1743189/celebrate-a-little-phillies-advance-to-nlcs-for-third-straight-yearMichael Levin2010-10-10T22:59:22-04:002010-10-10T22:59:22-04:00Hamels To Pitch Ninth With Two-Run Lead
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<p>Apparently I’m ignorant. Charlie opts to stay away from the reliable combination of <span>Ryan Madson</span> and <span>Brad Lidge</span> and goes with Cole, already 106 pitches deep. Cole certainly looks as good as he has in the regular season, with four hits and eight strikeouts over his eight innings so far. And he just took an <span>Aroldis Chapman</span> fastball to the warning track in center.</p>
<p>I’d keep Brad Lidge warm and ready just in case, but this looks to be Cole’s game. Three more outs and we’re the second team to advance to the next round. The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.twinkietown.com/">Twins</a>’ daddy, <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.pinstripealley.com/">Yankees</a>, were the first. One more inning. Could be a good night in Philadelphia.</p>
<p>2-0 <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.thegoodphight.com/">Phillies</a>. 24-10 Eagles.</p>
https://philly.sbnation.com/philadelphia-phillies/2010/10/10/1743170/hamels-to-pitch-ninth-with-two-run-leadMichael Levin2010-10-10T22:31:58-04:002010-10-10T22:31:58-04:00Cole Unhittable Through Seven, Phillies Lead By Two
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<p>Even though the last three batters he faced hit the ball hard, Cole worked through seven strong innings in the clinching game of this series. Giving up four hits and walking none with seven strikeouts and 95 pitches, I expect Hollywood’s day is done. <span>Ryan Madson</span> should be on for the eighth and if all goes well, we’ll see <span>Brad Lidge</span> on to close it out for the boys in <strike>red</strike> grey. I love having the best top three in baseball.</p>
<p>I wouldn’t say no to an insurance run. Get some baserunners on and make some noise.</p>
<p>2-0 <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.thegoodphight.com/">Phillies</a>. 17-10 Eagles.</p>
https://philly.sbnation.com/philadelphia-phillies/2010/10/10/1743136/cole-unhittable-through-seven-phillies-lead-by-twoMichael Levin2010-10-10T21:40:22-04:002010-10-10T21:40:22-04:00Chase Utley Crushes Hanging Slider
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<p>Erasing two and a half games without an extra base hit, <span>Chase Utley</span> took <span>Johnny Cueto</span>’s breaking ball to left-center field for a solo home run with two outs in the fifth inning. Both of the Phillie runs this game were with two outs. That was Chase’s tenth career postseason bomb — he had five last year. If Chase and Ryan get hot, the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.thegoodphight.com/">Phillies</a> will be even more difficult to bump out of the playoffs.</p>
<p>Johnny Cueto has thrown 83 pitches and he's out of the game. No Reds pitcher has gotten past the sixth inning this series. Cole is still rolling.</p>
<p>Phillies 2-0. Eagles 17-7.</p>
https://philly.sbnation.com/philadelphia-phillies/2010/10/10/1743052/chase-utley-crushes-hanging-sliderMichael Levin2010-10-10T21:29:00-04:002010-10-10T21:29:00-04:00Hamels, Cueto Pitching Well After Four
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<p>Nobody really threatening after a cheap first inning run by the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.thegoodphight.com/">Phillies</a>. With <span>Cole Hamels</span> keeping a low pitch count of 52 after four innings, he should be able to give Charlie at least seven strong innings. Cueto has ran into a bit of trouble but he’s kept the Phillies hitters out of scoring position for most of the game. The Phillies are batting around .220 for the series, helped in part by a multitude of walks, HBP’s and errors.</p>
<p><span>Shane Victorino</span> leads off the fifth and in a small ballpark like the Great American (bandbox!), the Phils will need to generate some more offense to old onto this lead and sweep the series.</p>
https://philly.sbnation.com/philadelphia-phillies/2010/10/10/1743032/hamels-cueto-pitching-well-after-fourMichael Levin2010-10-10T20:21:26-04:002010-10-10T20:21:26-04:00Thank You Orlando Cabrera, Phillies Take Early Lead
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<p>Base hits by <span>Placido Polanco</span> and <span>Ryan Howard</span> put runners on first and third for <span>Jayson Werth</span>. After working the count full off pitcher <span>Johnny Cueto</span>, Werth shot a grounder to late insert <span>Orlando Cabrera</span> at short. The veteran fielded it cleanly but overthrew the toss to first, drawing <span>Joey Votto</span> off the bag and allowing Polanco to touch home.</p>
<p>We’re all very appreciative of Dusty Baker playing his overrated, scrappy shortstop instead of the more capable <span>Paul Janish</span>. Say scrappy.</p>
<p><a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.thegoodphight.com/">Phillies</a> 1-0.</p>
https://philly.sbnation.com/philadelphia-phillies/2010/10/10/1742921/thank-you-orlando-cabrera-phillies-take-early-leadMichael Levin2010-10-10T18:47:20-04:002010-10-10T18:47:20-04:00Reds Change Lineup, Re-Insert Orlando Cabrera
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<p>When the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.redreporter.com/">Reds</a> released their lineup earlier today, <span>Paul Janish</span> was the starting shortstop in place of the injured <span>Orlando Cabrera</span>, who re-aggravated a pulled muscle on Friday night.</p>
<p>A few hours later, Cabrera apparently had a miracle recovery and he will start tonight and bat 8th.</p>
<p>Cabrera is the same game who whined that both Halladay <a href="http://philly.sbnation.com/philadelphia-phillies/2010/10/6/1735444/jay-feely-shockingly-not-a-baseball-expert-and-orlando-cabrera-is" target="new">and the umpire</a> threw a no hitter against them.</p>
<p>I personally welcome Cabrera and his <em>one</em> postseason hit back to the Reds lineup.</p>
https://philly.sbnation.com/philadelphia-phillies/2010/10/10/1742735/reds-change-lineup-re-insert-orlando-cabreraJason Brewer