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Notes From The Phillies’ 3-0 Win Over Washington

hellllThe Philadelphia Phillies won their second straight game on Wednesday night, taking down the Nationals 3-0. Their record improves to 11-10.

On The Mound

  • Jeremy Hellickson desperately needed to turn in a solid performance after struggling heavily in his recent appearances. He delivered a gem, pitching seven scoreless innings while allowing just two hits.
  • Hellickson struck out seven.
  • Hector Neris pitched a clean eighth inning.
  • Jeanmar Gomez locked down the save in the ninth, his sixth of the year.

At The Plate

  • ‘Facing a tough lefty in Gio Gonzalez, the Phils were able put up three runs on seven hits.
  • Darin Ruf knocked in the team’s first run with a sacrifice fly in the sixth.
  • A fielder’s choice on a ball hit in the infield by Peter Bourjos scored the second run.
  • Carlos Ruiz tacked on the third with a solo shot in the eighth.
  • Odubel Herrera just keeps getting on base. Herrera went 1-3, and also worked two walks, giving him 21 walks for season.
  • Freddy Galvis went 0-4, ground into two double-plays.
  • Maikel Franco went 1-3 with a walk.
  • Cesar Hernandez also went 1-3 with a walk.
  • Tyler Goeddel started in left, going 0-4.

Final Thoughts

Earlier in the month, there was a time when I didn’t think this Phillies team would be above .500 all season.

After starting the year 0-4, the Phils have gone 11-6 to give themselves a winning record, while making strides and improvements in every facet of the game.

After suffering through the dumpster fires that former village idiot General Manager Ruben Amaro assembled, this franchise is finally fun and watchable again.

They’ve now gone on the road and taken the first two games in a series against a Nationals team that overpowered them just a little over a week ago, and have a chance to complete a sweep.

Denny Basens

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haveacigar
haveacigar
April 28, 2016 6:39 am

Your take on this team is very interesting Denny…a scrappy group of guys playing above their heads…. You are chomping at the bit to be negative – they are fun and watchable again…Herrera might be a pickup for the ages, Franco what a great draft pick, Nola same…interesting

haveacigar
haveacigar
April 28, 2016 7:17 am
Reply to  haveacigar

my bad- Franco signed as an international FA for $100 grand in 2010… hmmm interesting.

paulman
paulman
April 28, 2016 8:08 am

I thinks it’s a bunch of young Players who enjoy playing the game, who generally like and pull for each other, the Coach’s & and are trying to make names for themselves..Lots of Players are getting opportunities and the competition for Playing time is pushing these kids to work hard, stay focused and have some fun while competing which is about all you can ask for…
Manager McKanikan seems to have the right, nurturing type of personality with patience but also with authority with these young players and they are responding well so far…

eagles0superbowls
eagles0superbowls
April 28, 2016 8:43 am

that ridiculous outside the box move by Manager Pete Mackanin of batting the pitcher in the 8th spot is paying dividends with the 8th and 9th batter involved in a run on the board every game. Amazing.

haveacigar
haveacigar
April 28, 2016 8:56 am

I know that strategy is wierd- Larussa did it with a good team a few years back- I guess when there is no real pop in the bottom of your order you give it a try- It appears the Phils found the perfect manager for this stage of the rebuild- will he be here in 3 years when they are good…dunno– but right now he is the guy– holds them accountable but supports them.

eagles0superbowls
eagles0superbowls
April 28, 2016 8:47 am

Phils play at 4:00 pm today opening channel surfing space on the tv remote for:
NHL playoff hockey Pens vs Caps,
NBA playoff b-ball Hawks vs Celtics
NFL Draft —

mhenski
mhenski
April 28, 2016 8:51 am

What time does NFL draft start?

Got a kid due any day now hope it’s not tonight

mhenski
mhenski
April 28, 2016 8:52 am
Reply to  mhenski

I guess if he comes today I have no choice but to name him carson

haveacigar
haveacigar
April 28, 2016 8:54 am
Reply to  mhenski

How about Carson Kool Henski!!!! I love it!

mhenski
mhenski
April 28, 2016 9:02 am
Reply to  haveacigar

Haaaaa

eagles0superbowls
eagles0superbowls
April 28, 2016 9:06 am
Reply to  mhenski

don’t box yourself in with just the Eagles’ selection for the name, How about Paxton, Deforest, Laquon or A’shawn ?

mhenski
mhenski
April 28, 2016 9:17 am

I’m pretty locked in to haha after Clinton Dix but deforest has a nice ring to it

bugsyhawk
bugsyhawk
April 28, 2016 9:34 am
Reply to  mhenski

Congratulations Mhenski. Your first?

I always like D’Brickashaw and Knowshon myself.

bugsyhawk
bugsyhawk
April 28, 2016 9:35 am
Reply to  bugsyhawk

I really wanted to name my son Jack Bauer, but my wife vetoed that one.

paulman
paulman
April 28, 2016 9:47 am
Reply to  bugsyhawk

Congrats to the Henski’s, Best Wishes to the Newborn Baby and Mother…
There’s really nothing better then to Witness and be part of a Birth of a Child..It’s an Amazing time for everyone..
Could the Baby Name be Jarod…

mhenski
mhenski
April 28, 2016 10:13 am
Reply to  bugsyhawk

thanks paul. hopefully its not tonight tho!

mhenski
mhenski
April 28, 2016 6:45 pm
Reply to  bugsyhawk

Thanks Denny

bugsyhawk
bugsyhawk
April 28, 2016 10:03 am

About the Phils, I am with HAC on Herrera. He is turning out to be a solid player and looks to be a contributor going forward, because dude is just flat out getting on base this season. .451 OBP through 21 games. He could be a solid #2 hitter if someone like Quinn can come up and take the lead off spot from him.

zilents44
zilents44
April 28, 2016 11:45 am

Man the phils are exciting and fun to watch, some really young prospects, I really like Vasquez has a chance to be a real good ace

haveacigar
haveacigar
April 28, 2016 11:52 am

well my hope for howard will not come to pass– i was hoping for a last hurrah for the big piece– I was at the WS game that he tore his achilles little did I know that was the end– a tragic end to a great player, a player who did so much for that team– tragic is all I can say–

zilents44
zilents44
April 28, 2016 11:54 am

I’ll take anything for Howard at this point

haveacigar
haveacigar
April 28, 2016 7:18 pm

Kudos to the Phil’s pitching staff
Why can’t Galvis bunt

haveacigar
haveacigar
April 28, 2016 7:20 pm

Shit galvis with a double

haveacigar
haveacigar
April 28, 2016 7:25 pm

Paplebon pissed at Harper who made a weird play… Phil’s score on paplebon… Nats may come apart…

eagles0superbowls
eagles0superbowls
April 28, 2016 7:58 pm
Reply to  haveacigar

Galvis and Franco both standing on 3rd base on that play. That was weird.

haveacigar
haveacigar
April 28, 2016 7:42 pm

Five shutouts in April…sweep the Nats… Come on!

eagles0superbowls
eagles0superbowls
April 28, 2016 7:51 pm
Reply to  haveacigar

what a great entertaining 9th inning. Taking on the 1st place Nats and sweeping them.