It seemed like we’ve seen this before. Down 3-5 in the 9th, same umpiring crew.. a rally starting, 2 runners on base and 1 out.
Then came the rain, and boy did it ever rain. Fortunately it stopped after a short time and the grounds crew went to work. If we look back at that infamous game in Buffalo where the game was called mid-rally resulting in a Buffalo win, many fans tonight were anticipating the same. Sadly enough, the Pigs couldn’t get the momentum back and the post delay portion of the game lasted only 5 pitches.
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The night started off well enough. It was Faith night at the park tonight with Jason Grilli and Rich Thompson both sharing their experiences with about a dozen fans in the outfield grass. Nice guys and great chat with them.
Rich Thompson did stop to try the Speed pitch..
He got a little ribbing from Grilli for the speed but I give him points on form.
Tomorrow is another day and another new team to see. Charlotte arrives for the 2nd half of this homestand.
OinK!
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On the up side, I got to upgrade my seat for the last five pitches, and I got a little smile out of Ryno when I pointed out the significance of the date. ‘Twould be nice to see a win or two while I’m in town, though.
Radio was talking a lot about games with reeeeeally huge scores, like the 23-22 contest the Phils took from the Cubs in the 70s. Provence did bring up a 19-1 (?) loss by the Phils in which Sandberg went 0-3. Didn’t mention that one from ’84.
Where is Vogelsong? Damn Giants–we need him back—and, by the way, we need his wife back more importantly!!!!!!!!!!!!!
He is real close to reaching the minimum innings pitched needed to be first among NL pitchers in ERA… one more quality start and he’s there.
News coming out of Philly this afternoon:
Tonight’s scheduled starter for the IronPigs – Mathieson has been called up to the Phillies.
Catcher Brian Schneider has been activated, Sardinha sent to AAA Lehigh Valley, and JC Romero given his unconditional release.
All according to the Phillies Twitter page.