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The Grudge Match
The Grudge Match
Tommy Lasorda is a ubiquitous presence in baseball and a legend in Los Angeles. The camera finds him in Dodger Stadium during nearly every game of the week, he’s constantly interviewed, and his baseball judgment is considered nigh on saintly: Tim McCarver mentions his name in a ...
NLCS Preview: Phillies-Dodgers
NLCS Preview: Phillies-Dodgers
sportingnews.com — NLCS: With A Vengeance . That has to be the title of this series for the Dodgers.... Yet again, the best team in the NL West will face off against the best from the NL East for a chance to go to the World Series. In 2008, things obviously didn't go ... (more) NLCS Preview: Phillies-Dodgers
NLCS Day 1: Stars
NLCS Day 1: Stars
mlbplayoffs2009.gearupforsports.com — The National League Championship Series began last night in a rematch of last season featuring the Los... Angeles Dodgers hosting the World Series champion Philadelphia Phillies at Dodger Stadium. Today I continue my “Stars” column, which I plan on contributing to throughout the entire ... (more) NLCS Day 1: Stars
The Second Guess: Did Charlie Manuel pull Pedro too early?
The Second Guess: Did Charlie Manuel pull Pedro too early?
sports.yahoo.com — When appropriate, Big League Stew reviews a key decision during the playoffs to see if the right... one was made. The Turning Point: Exactly six years after Grady Little refused to give Pedro Martinez (notes) the hook in Game 7 of the 2003 ALCS, ... (more) The Second Guess: Did Charlie Manuel pull Pedro too early?
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NLCS Gameday: Phillies at Dodgers, Game 2
philliesnation.com 10/15/2009 — Philadelphia Phillies (1-0) at Los Angeles Dodgers (0-1) Pedro Martinez, RHP vs. Vicente Padilla, RHP Time: 4:07 p.m at Dodger Stadium Weather: Sunny, 85 TV: TBS Twitter: Phillies Nation A couple of old horses face off today ...
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mlb.mlb.com 10/21/2009 — Manager Joe Torre tends to go with the hot hand, so he selected Vicente Padilla to start what has turned into a do-or-die assignment with the Dodgers facing elimination. Padilla, released by Texas in August, is as close as the Dodgers have to an ace ...
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macho-row.blogspot.com 10/16/2009 — Video source: ESPN Pedro Martinez makes first playoff start since 2004 The Phillies used just about every resource they had in the bullpen in game one to steal home field advantage from the Los Angeles Dodgers and the question is how much relief will they need in game two? A win in game ...
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Last Call: Where It’s Still 2002
therookiesblog.com 10/16/2009 — Miranda Kerr appreciates a good ol' pitching duel As I write this, Pedro Martinez and Vicente Padilla are currently locked in a pitching duel in game 2 of the Phillies/Dodgers NLCS. If you had told me this would happen in April, I would have kindly directed you to the nearest insane ...
NLCS Game 5 Preview: Dodgers at Phillies
misterballz.blogspot.com 10/21/2009 — With the Phillies leading the National League Championship Series 3-1, they have one chance to clinch a World Series berth at home. Philadelphia is wildly anticipating game 5 tonight. Read on for details on the pitching match ups and other key information from this game. Wednesday, 8:07pm. ...
Playoffs Today
baseballmusings.com 10/16/2009 — The Phillies and Dodgers play a day game as they continue their series to crown an National League champion with Pedro Martinez facing Vicente Padilla. The teams are both starting mid-season pickups, and both played for the opposing team. Pedro held sway as the best pitcher in baseball for a ...
WATN: Vicente Padilla, NLCS Game Two Starter
the700level.com 10/15/2009 — There will be quite a few familiar former Phillies putting on their Dodger Blues this evening in Los Angeles. Randy Wolf, the Dodgers game four starter, spent the bulk of his career in Philadelphia. It's crazy to think the Wolf Pack debuted over a decade ago at the Vet . Jim Thome, perhaps ...
Padilla Wild
baseballmusings.com 10/22/2009 — Vicente Padilla gets the first two outs quickly in the bottom of the first, then walks Utley and Howard to put the tying run in scoring position. The walk to Howard seemed a bit defensive as Werth isn’t hitting that well in this series. Update : That changes as Werth hits a 3-2 pitch ...
At-Game Recap: NLCS Game 2 vs. Phillies
sonsofstevegarvey.com 10/17/2009 — TBS' patented Slideycam. There's enthusiasm, and then there's enthusiasm . This guy was waving his rally towel a half hour before the game. Ann Meyers Drysdale throws the ceremonial first pitch to Joe Torre. Vin Scully and Pepe Yñiguez during the seventh-inning ...
Pedro, Phils try to go up 2-0 on Dodgers (AP)Yahoo! Sports - MLB News 10/16/2009
After winning a big game to open the NL championship series, the Philadelphia Phillies are turning to a big-game pitcher to try to take a 2-0 lead back home. Pedro Martinez will make his first playoff appearance in five years when he takes the mound ...
LIVE: Phils go for 2-0 lead over DodgersFOXSports.com News for MLB 10/16/2009
Pedro Martinez makes another big playoff start as the Phils go for a 2-0 lead in the NLCS. Can the Dodgers stop them? Follow it LIVE.
Dodgers miss chance at double playMajor League Baseball News 10/16/2009
The Dodgers could have had a double play on Pedro Martinez's attempted sacrifice bunt in the top of the third inning. They needed to execute better according to the rules.
NLCS Game 2: Phillies at DodgersNY Post: Sports 10/16/2009
Pedro Martinez pitched seven shutout innings but the Phillies bullpen blew the lead in the eighth inning of NLCS Game 2. ...
Blue Magic! Dodgers Save Their Season, Head to Philly Tied 1-1Bleacher Report - MLB 10/17/2009
That's right, I said it. The Los Angeles Dodgers saved their 2009 season by beating the Philadelphia Phillies today 2-1. No, it's not hyperbole. It's reality. If the Dodgers had dropped game two today, they would have headed into Philadelphia down ...