GDT: 2022 NLCS: (5) San Diego Padres vs (6) Philadelphia Phillies

[Halladay]

Manfred is so terrible. This isnt even because Im a Phillies fan. he screwed the last series up between the Guardians and Indians. No way they should have been playing when it was pouring. I will whinge even if the Phillies win this series.

 

[Marc the Habs Fan]

Josh Hader should be in there right now.

 

[Marc the Habs Fan]

Bryce!!

And that is why Hader needed to be in there. Going to be remembered in the same way as Britton not pitching in 2016 WC game.

 

[Halladay]

If it's Dave time I may black out.

Josh Hader should be in there right now.

I agree. Not sure why he wasnt in. Ill take it though.

 

[LightningStorm]

Bryce!!

And that is why Hader needed to be in there. Going to be remembered in the same way as Britton not pitching in 2016 WC game.

Exactly, both due to the heart of the Phillies order being up and the lefty on lefty matchup against Harper. I'd even be fine with him pitching the 8th and being relieved in the 9th based on who was up to bat.

 

[GKJ]

Dingers

 

[Vamos Rafa]

Everyone will talk about the home run but that 1-2 take before the home run was just as clutch. I don’t know how he took that pitch. It was a strike until the last second.

 

[GKJ]

Exactly, both due to the heart of the Phillies order being up and the lefty on lefty matchup against Harper. I'd even be fine with him pitching the 8th and being relieved in the 9th based on who was up to bat.

The broadcast said to do it with a runner on, I was waiting for it. What are you saving him for now?

 

[Marc the Habs Fan]

Robertson is in. Poor Halladay.

 

[Halladay]

Robertson is in. Poor Halladay.

I like him as a pitcher, but he hasnt been great since the trade. That's one.

 

[BMOK33]

I could definitely see Melvin being fired for that decision

 

[Marc the Habs Fan]

Robertson creating a mess.

 

[GKJ]

I’m a believer in Ranger

 

[Taro Tsujimoto]

Not sure about that sac bunt call there. Basically gifted the Phillies an out.

 

[Marc the Habs Fan]

Nearly choked on my pizza when he bunted. WTF.

Phillies have won the pennant! And I think they have a shot against the Astros.

 

[Halladay]

Im living a dream.

 

[EpochLink]

Padres already won their World Series, as long as they beat the Dodgers it’s a successful season.

Unfortunately, that doesn’t count.

 

[Vamos Rafa]

It’s not like Melvin was forced by the 3-batter rule to stick with Suarez. What a blunder.

 

[GKJ]

Not sure about that sac bunt call there. Basically gifted the Phillies an out.

He was bunting for a base hit. That’s how confident he was swinging the bat.

 

[Boss Man Hughes]

Nearly choked on my pizza when he bunted. WTF.

Phillies have won the pennant! And I think they have a shot against the Astros.

Phillies are garbage. If Houston loses they should fold the franchise.

 

[Halladay]

Ranger is a good pitcher. Basically a harder throwing Moyer. I think because of Wheeler and Nola the Phillies could beat Houston, but they have to be perfect. The Phillies also are 21-9 at Citizens Bank Park in the playoffs. A .700 Win percentage which is the best of any stadium with at least 20 playoff games. That also will help.

 

[Terry Yake]

melvin's downfall has always been his bullpen management

 

[Marc the Habs Fan]

Ranger is a good pitcher. Basically a harder throwing Moyer. I think because of Wheeler and Nola the Phillies could beat Houston, but they have to be perfect. The Phillies also are 21-9 at Citizens Bank Park in the playoffs. A .700 Win percentage which is the best of any stadium with at least 20 playoff games. That also will help.

This is why I give them a shot. The fact the WS only starts on Friday (which is absolutely ridiculous if you ask me, is MLB doing this because they don't want to compete with the NFL on Sunday?) allows them to go with the big 2 to start and then they come home to that madhouse. If they can split in Houston, the Astros could be in trouble.

 

[Halladay]

This is why I give them a shot. The fact the WS only starts on Friday (which is absolutely ridiculous if you ask me, is MLB doing this because they don't want to compete with the NFL on Sunday?) allows them to go with the big 2 to start and then they come home to that madhouse. If they can split in Houston, the Astros could be in trouble.

If the Yankees win tonight, Verlander wont go game 1. I think it will be closer than people expect though the Astros should win. Though they should have beat the Nationals and Braves. This Phillies team is actually a lot like the Nationals in 2019.

 

[BMOK33]

He was bunting for a base hit. That’s how confident he was swinging the bat.

Isn’t Suarez a terrible fielding pitcher?