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Saturday, June 6, 2009

Lidge Continues to Struggle

As Jamie Moyer had one of his best outings of 2009 throwing a season-high 7 innings, it seemed going into the ninth that he was going to earn his 251st career victory. His victory was denied on Friday, June 5th, after a couple hits and walks were surrendered by Brad Lidge. To make things worse, third baseman Pedro Feliz, who is arguably the most sound defensive player on the team, booted a routine ground ball that would have ended the game. This led to Andre Ethier's walk-off hit over right fielder Eric Bruntlett's head. 
Once again, Phillies' starter Joe Blanton had another great outing, giving up only one earned run and five hits to the Dodgers on Saturday afternoon. With a 2-1 lead going into the bottom of the ninth inning, Brad Lidge entered with an opportunity to redeem himself from the previous night's performance. Unfortunately, he gave up a game tying solo home run to pinch hitter Rafael Furcal. This eventually led to Andre Ethier's second walk off hit in as many days sailing a grooving fastball right down the middle over the centerfield wall off Phillies' reliever Chad Durbin. 
Brad Lidge who continues to struggle has to make adjustments and figure out what he has forgotten from his success last year. Though he is struggling, don't count on him not coming back. Phillies manager Charlie Manuel stated that Brad Lidge is his closer, and he will leave him in that role.       
Posted by Brennan W. at 10:02 PM

2 comments:

  1. The CPS BloggerJune 8, 2009 at 11:27 PM

    But you have to admit, there is something wrong with Lidge. Its been reported on any number of media spots that his velocity is down. He isn't all that "lights out" anymore.

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  2. The CPS BloggerJune 9, 2009 at 12:27 AM

    some numbers for you to consider for tonights game.


    Santana vs. Phillies (lifetime, 3-0, 2.44):

    Ryan Howard .353, 2 HR, 5 RBI, 17 AB
    Raul Ibanez .351, 1 HR, 8 RBI, 37 AB
    Carlos Ruiz .300, 10 AB
    Matt Stairs .267, 1 HR, 3 RBI, 15 AB
    Jayson Werth .263, 1 HR, 2 RBI, 19 AB
    Eric Bruntlett .200, 5 AB
    Chase Utley .150, 1 HR, 1 RBI, 20 AB
    Pedro Feliz .136, 1 RBI, 22 AB
    Jimmy Rollins .100, 20 AB
    Shane Victorino .067, 1 HR, 1 RBI, 15 AB
    Chris Coste .000, 8 AB



    Lastly The Mets have owned the Phils in head to head matchups since last April. 14 WINS Vs 8 Losses...choke on that!!!

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