The National League Wild Card Rockies head to Philly to take on the World Series champs in the NLDS. It’s Rocktober! Get it? Cause Rockies + October ... nevermind.
Sorry, Make That Five Earned Runs for Jimenez: Phillies 5, Rockies 0
After replacing Jimenez, Joe Beimel promptly gave up a hit to Ibanez, allowing Werth — who Jimenez was responsible for — to score from third. It’s now 5-0, Phillies.
Read Article >Phillies Knock Jimenez Out of the Game, Take 4-0 Lead
It seems that Jimenez only had four good innings in him against the potent Phillies line-up.
After scoring two in the fifth, the Phillies have tallied two more in the sixth and knocked Jimenez out of the game. The runs came thanks to a deep drive to left field by Ryan Howard, scoring Chase Utley, which was followed by a triple off the top of the wall to center field by Werth.
Read Article >We Have Runs! Phillies Strike First, Take 2-0 Lead in Fifth Inning
After rolling through the first four innings, Jimenez struggled a bit in the fifth.
He walked Werth to start the inning, then gave up a double down the line to Ibanez after falling behind in the count. Werth scored easily from first, giving the Phillies their first lead of the playoffs.
Read Article >Cole Hamels: ‘Day Games are No Fun’
Forecast For Rockies-Phillies Game: Windy
If ever Ryan Howard was going to hit a 600-foot home run, today would be the day. Philadelphia is currently under a wind advisory until midnight tonight, with speeds sustained at 25-30 mph, and gusts around 45 mph.
No, I will not make any Windy City jokes involving Chicago and/or the Cubs. Carry on.
Read Article >NLDS: Rockies vs. Phillies, Game 1 at 2:37 ET Today
Your line-ups for today’s game:
Rockies:
Fowler CF
Gonzalez LF
Helton 1B
Tulowitzki SS
Atkins 3B
Torrealba C
Hawpe RF
Barmes 2B
Jimenez P
Phillies:
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