Dodgers 5, Phillies 8, Final - Oct. 10, 2008

Well, That Didn’t Go So Well
mikesciosciastragicillness.com 10/10/2008 — Despite the picture, I can’t pin this one on Derek Lowe entirely. He was humming along through five scoreless innings, and got another easy groundout to start the 6th. Of course, Rafael Furcal threw that ball away, and the next batter, ...

Maybe what they’ve been trying to say about Burrell is he’s good for 30 good swings a post-season
philliesflow.com 10/10/2008 — That would make a little more sense. Pat Burrell may have a one-path swing, but the path apparently goes right through the playoffs. Burrell blasted his third home run in two games last night, a game-winner for the Phils. Over the last two games ...

Phillies' Manuel manages despite mother's death
sportsillustrated.cnn.com 10/10/2008 — Read full story for latest details.

Game 2 Not Looking Good for the Dodgers
sportsviews.com 10/10/2008 — It should not be surprising that those who can watch the Phillies v. Dodgers game 2 are watching. The reality that everyone who is cheering on the Dodgers is that it's not looking so great thus far. The game has been in play for about an hour and a half. The Dodgers just called for their ...

Myers' bat carries Phillies to 2-0 series lead
allthingsphillysports.blogspot.com 10/11/2008 — To win a World Series, teams need unlikely heroes to step up and make big plays. The Phillies had the most unlikely of heroes in Game Two when their pitcher led the team to an 8-5 victory over the Dodgers with his performance at the plate. Of course, had that pitcher.......

Charlie's Mom Dies | Philadelphia Inquirer | 10/10/2008
philly.com 10/10/2008 — Sad news, folks. Charlie Manuel 's mother, June Manuel , died today at Roanoke Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. She was 87. Manuel received the call around noon today after he finished a meeting with his coaches in the clubhouse. His mother ...

Brett Myers slugs, pitches Phillies to 8-5 win over Dodgers in Game 2
nydailynews.com 10/11/2008 — Despite a three-run homer by Manny Ramirez, Philadelphia outslugged Joe Torre's Dodgers, 8-5, to take a two-games-to-none lead in the best-of-seven NLCS. Brett Myers led Philly on the mound and with his bat.

Myers Dazzles With The Bat As Phils Take 2-0 Series Lead
myteamrivals.typepad.com 10/11/2008 — It wasn’t his arm that impressed Phillies fan’s tonight – Brett Myers got it done with the bat. In fact, his pitching was not really great and he was wild through 5 innings. Myers allowed 5 runs on 6 hits and 4 walks. 3 of those runs came off a Manny Ramirez home run, after which Ramirez...

Brett Myers is a Post-season Legend — crashburnalley.com

Manny's Revenge — Extra Bases

Brett Myers Just Beat Chad Billingsley Like… — Mike Scioscia's tragic illness

Just like Stank-0 said — The Stankoniforous Files

Myers Uses His Bat To Beat Dodgers — Phillies Nation

Phils ride early lead, hold on to beat Dodgers 8-5 — Beerleaguer - Phillies Blog, Baseball News, Trade Rumors & Spirits

Phillies Grab Game One with a Pair of Dingers — The Launching Pad

Live Blogs Are Badass — Babes Love Baseball

NLCS | Phillies take 2-0 lead after defeating Dodgers 8-5 — The Seattle Times: Sports 10/11/2008
Brett Myers did better at the plate than on the mound, going 3-for-3 with three RBIs, Shane Victorino drove in four runs and the Phillies overcame another homer by Manny Ramirez to beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 8-5 Friday for a 2-0 lead in the ...

Dodgers leave Philly in 0-2 NLCS hole — Major League Baseball News 10/11/2008
Chad Billingsley couldn't get out of the third inning Friday night and the Dodgers couldn't get out of this city with a win, as the Phillies scored an 8-5 victory in Game 2 of the best-of-seven National League Championship Series.

Myers helps Phillies take 2-0 lead over Dodgers — chicagotribune.com - Sports 10/11/2008
Of all those big hitters in Philadelphia's potent lineup, no one ever expected pitcher Brett Myers to put them in control of the NL championship series with his bat.

Phillies beat Dodgers to take 2-0 series lead — L.A. Times - Baseball News 10/11/2008
Philadelphia batters Chad Billingsley for eight runs in 2 1/3 innings and survives Manny Ramirez's three-run homer to win, 8-5. > PHILADELPHIA -- If the ...

Brett Myers helps Phillies take 2-0 lead over Dodgers — Red Sox & MLB - BostonHerald.com 10/11/2008
PHILADELPHIA - Of all those big hitters in Philadelphia's potent lineup, no one ever expected pitcher Brett Myers to put them in control of the NL championship series...

Myers helps Phillies take 2-0 lead over Dodgers — USATODAY.com MLB - Top Stories 10/11/2008
Of all those big hitters in Philadelphia's potent lineup, no one ever expected pitcher Brett Myers to put them in control of ...

Myers Pitches, Hits Phillies Past Dodgers — Wash Post MLB 10/11/2008
A potent Phillies hitter helps pave the way for Philadelphia's 2-0 NLCS lead, it just happened to be pitcher Brett Myers as the Phillies beat L.A. again, 8-5 on Friday.

Running Diary: Game 2 NLCS — Bleacher Report - MLB 10/11/2008
I’ve always wanted to write a running diary of a baseball game, so here I am in the Bleacher Report headquarters coming to you live. Game 2 of the NLCS between the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers and the Philadelphia Phillies. 1:32 p.m.: MLB on ...