NL Philadelphia Phillies [ASB2k4]

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This is a journal of the Phils...

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The Phillies ended last season 3rd in the NL East (80-81). This year they have signed Jim Thome, David Bell, and can now afford Kevin Milwood, after losing Curt Schilling and Scott Rolen in previous seasons. The Phillies are shooting for a playoff position this season, will most likely battle the Atlanta Braves for the top spot in the NL East.

Phillies Opening Day Batting Order
SS Jimmy Rollins
2B Placido Polanco
1B Jim Thome
LF Pat Burrell
RF Bobby Abreu
C Mike Lieberthal
3B David Bell
CF Marlon Byrd
Pitching Rotation
RH Vincente Padilla
RH Kevin Millwood
LH Randy Wolf
RH Brandon Duckworth
RH Brett Myers

First Series.... @

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Thriller in FLA

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Game 1

The Florida Marlins opened up the season at home against the Phillies. Nobody knew that this game would end up being a 20-inning thriller, and a pitching duel at he same time. There were a combined 3 hits in the first 8 inning of the game. Both teams had oppurtunities to score, but didn't convert.

The rookie, Marlon Byrd, stepped to the dish with the bases loaded and 2 outs, and he struck out.

In the final 20th inning, Mike Lieberthal batted in Patt Burrell, and the Phillies win this long game, 1-0.
Pitcher STATS
W - Dave Coggin
L - Mark Redman


Jimmy Rollins - 5-9
Mike Lieberthal - 2-8, RBI, BB
Jim Thome - 1-8, 3SO, BB

Ivan Rodriguez - 0-8
Derek Lee - 3-8
Todd Hollandsworth - 3-8, 2B

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Thriller in FLA

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Game 1

The Florida Marlins opened up the season at home against the Phillies. Nobody knew that this game would end up being a 20-inning thriller, and a pitching duel at he same time. There were a combined 3 hits in the first 8 inning of the game. Both teams had oppurtunities to score, but didn't convert.

The rookie, Marlon Byrd, stepped to the dish with the bases loaded and 2 outs, and he struck out.

In the final 20th inning, Mike Lieberthal batted in Patt Burrell, and the Phillies win this long game, 1-0.
Pitcher STATS
W - Dave Coggin
L - Mark Redman


Jimmy Rollins - 5-9
Mike Lieberthal - 2-8, RBI, BB
Jim Thome - 1-8, 3SO, BB

Ivan Rodriguez - 0-8
Derek Lee - 3-8
Todd Hollandsworth - 3-8, 2B