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How Sweep It Is!
How Sweep It Is!
After one of the worst stretches of play for the Philadelphia Phillies in my lifetime, it was nice to see them sweep their hated rivals the New York Mets. Now I heard all of the excuses from Mets fans about injuries and the Phillies only beating their Triple-A team. But the facts are we won all ...
SWEEEEEEEEEP! Phillies clean out the Mets
SWEEEEEEEEEP! Phillies clean out the Mets
the700level.com — It might be a bit early to call it, but Jimmy Rollins and Brad Lidge just wrapped... up a statement series by showing that there's a good chance that the worst is behind them. Rollins blasted a leadoff home run off Johan Santana to start the game, and Lidge struck out the side to end it. The save ... (more) SWEEEEEEEEEP! Phillies clean out the Mets
Blanton, Phils finish off sweep of Mets | Philadelphia Inquirer | 07/05/2009
philly.com — Joe Blanton pitched four-hit ball into the eighth inning and Jimmy Rollins and Chase Utley each homered... off Johan Santana, leading the Phillies to a 2-0 victory over the New York Mets today to complete a three-game sweep of their NL East rival. The ... (more) Blanton, Phils finish off sweep of Mets | Philadelphia ...
NL East Daily Recap from 7-5-09
NL East Daily Recap from 7-5-09
nleastchatter.com — Blanton outpitches Santana Sunday afternoon, Joe Blanton pitched the Phillies to a series sweep of falling fast... divisional rival New York Mets. Blanton(5-4) pitched 7.1 shutout innings and was assisted by three double plays the only times he was in any trouble. Jimmy Rollins and Chase ... (more) NL East Daily Recap from 7-5-09
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