Game 139: Nationals (69-68) at Phillies (63-75)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of tonight's game:

Washington Nationals:                   9
Philadelphia Phillies:                     6

LP:   Ethan Martin (2-4)


RBIs:*

Cody Asche = 3 (17)
Michael Martinez = 1 (3)
Chase Utley = 1 (53)

* An additional run scored due to an error

Home Runs:

Cody Asche = 1 (3)

Runs Scored:

Kevin Frandsen = 1 (23)
Carlos Ruiz = 1 (25)
Darin Ruf = 1 (28)
Cody Asche = 1 (12)
John Mayberry Jr. = 1 (44)
Michael Martinez = 1 (5)


Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Michael Young and John McDonald Traded

Young and Chase in Spring Training

Hi everybody,

The Phillies made a couple of trades last night.  Michael Young was sent to the Los Angeles Dodgers for minor league pitcher Rob Rasmussen.  John McDonald was traded to the Boston Red Sox for minor league relief pitcher Nefi Ogando.  MIchael Martinez and Cesar Hernandez were promoted from the Triple A Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs to take Young and McDonalds' place on the major league roster.

Here are the final Phillies stats for Young and McDonald:

Michael Young:

Batting Average = .276
RBIs = 42
Home Runs = 8
Runs Scored = 49
Walks = 42
Stolen Bases = 1
Strike Outs = 78



John McDonald:

Batting Average = .174
RBIs = 3
Home Runs = 1
Runs Scored = 5
Walks = 1
Stolen Bases = 0
Strike Outs = 4


I just want to wish both Michael Young and John McDonald well with their new teams.  I didn't get to see much of McDonald but I do like and admire Michael Young.  Good luck to both of you!

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Game 116: Phillies (52-63) at Nationals (55-60)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of last night's game:

Philadelphia Phillies:                     5
Washington Nationals:                   8

LP:   Jake Diekman (0-3)


RBIs:

Darin Ruf = 2 (11)
Cliff Lee = 1 (2)
Jimmy Rollins = 1 (33)
Domonic Brown = 1 (75)

Home Runs:

Darin Ruf = 1 (6)
Domonic Brown = 1 (26)

Runs Scored:

Domonic Brown = 2 (55)
Darin Ruf = 1 (18)
Cody Asche = 1 (5)
Michael Martinez = 1 (4)


Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Game 114: Cubs (50-63) at Phillies (51-62)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of today's game:

Chicago Cubs:                         1
Philadelphia Phillies:             12

WP:   Ethan Martin (1-1)


RBIs:

John Mayberry Jr. = 1 (32)
Michael Martinez = 1 (2)
Darin Ruf = 2 (9)
Carlos Ruiz = 1 (13)
Chase Utley = 1 (44)
Domonic Brown = 2 (74)
Cody Asche = 2 (3)
John McDonald = 2 (3)

Home Runs:

Darin Ruf = 1 (5)
Cody Asche = 1 (1)
John McDonald = 1 (1)

Runs Scored:

Kevin Frandsen = 1 (16)
Carlos Ruiz = 2 (17)
Chase Utley = 2 (51)
John McDonald = 1 (3)
Domonic Brown = 1 (53)
Darin Ruf = 2 (17)
Cody Asche = 2 (4)
Michael Martinez = 1 (3)


Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Game 106: Giants (46-58) at Phillies (49-56)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of tonight's game:

San Francisco Giants:                  3
Philadelphia Phillies:                    7

WP:   John Lannan (3-4)


RBIs:

Delmon Young = 1 (30)
John Mayberry Jr. = 2 (29)
Carlos Ruiz = 2 (11)
Michael Young 2 (34)

Home Runs:

Carlos Ruiz = 1 (1)
Michael Young = 1 (8)

Runs Scored:

Michael Young = 2 (40)
Chase Utley = 1 (45)
Michael Martinez = 1 (2)
John Mayberry Jr. = 1 (35)
Carlos Ruiz = 1 (13)
John Lannan = 1 (2)


It's nice to win a game.  The losing streak is finally over!!!

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Game 101: Phillies (49-51) at Cardinals (60-37)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of last night's game:

Philadelphia Phillies:                     3
St. Louis Cardinals:                      11

LP:   John Lannan (2-4)


RBIs:

Carlos Ruiz = 1 (8)
John Mayberry Jr. = 1 (27)
Michael Martinez = 1 (1)

Runs Scored:

Darin Ruf = 1 (10)
Laynce Nix = 1 (9)
John Mayberry Jr. = 1 (32)


Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Chase Utley Returns

Hi everybody,

Just wanted to welcome back Phillies second baseman and my hero Chase Utley.  Chase was activated before last night's game against the New York Mets and was in the lineup.  To make room for Chase, the Phils sent Michael Martinez back down to the Triple-A Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs.  Welcome back, Chase!

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Michael Young Has Returned From the Bereavement List

Hi everybody,

Just wanted to let you know that Michael Young is back with the Phillies and is available to play tonight.  He is not starting but is available to pinch hit off the bench. Young was placed on the Bereavement List last Wednesday due to an illness in his family.  To make room on the roster, Michael Martinez was sent back down to the Triple A Leigh Valley Iron Pigs.

It will be good to see Michael Young back in action and I hope all is well with his family.

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Game 49: Phillies (23-25) at Nationals (25-23)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of last night's game:

Philadelphia Phillies:                   5
Washington Nationals:                3

WP:   Chad Durbin (1-0)
SV:    Jonathan Papelbon (9)


RBIs:

Domonic Brown = 2 (27)
Erik Kratz = 1 (11)
Jimmy Rollins = 1 (18)
Delmon Young = 1 (8)

Home Runs:

Domonic Brown = 1 (9)
Erik Kratz = 1 (4)

Runs Scored:

Domonic Brown = 1 (19)
Erik Kratz = 1 (12)
Jonathan Pettibone = 1 (3)
Michael Young = 1 (18)
Michael Martinez = 1 (1)


Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Chase Utley Placed on the DL

Hi everybody,

The injury bug continues to plague the Phils as 2nd Baseman (and my hero) Chase Utley was placed on the 15-day DL (Disabled List) with a Grade 1 strained oblique.  According to the Phillies, the strain is very mild and there is no intercostal or injury to Chase's rib-cage.  The general recovery time for this type of injury is 2-4 weeks but it is hoped that Chase will be able to return to action when his DL stint ends on June 6th.

Michael Martinez has been brought up from the Triple-A Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs to replace Chase on the roster.  It is expected that Freddy Galvis will get the majority of starts at 2nd Base.

Hope that Chase gets well quick and is able to return to the lineup as soon as possible.


Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Game 141: Marlins (63-78) at Phillies (69-71)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of tonight's game:

Miami Marlins:                      1
Philadelphia Phillies:           3

WP:   Kyle Kendrick (9-10)
SV:    Antonio Bastardo (1)

Domonic Brown gets two RBIs (15)

Domonic Brown gets a Home Run (2)


Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Game 140: Rockies (56-82) at Phillies (68-71)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of tonight's game:

Colorado Rockies:                 4
Philadelphia Phillies:             7

WP:   B.J. Rosenberg (1-2)
SV:    Jonathan Papelbon (32)

Michael Martinez gets an RBI (7)
Ryan Howard gets two RBIs (40)
Ty Wigginton gets an RBI (43)
Kevin Frandsen gets an RBI (9)
Carlos Ruiz gets an RBI (59)
Nate Schierholtz gets an RBI (4)

Ty Wigginton gets a Home Run (11)


Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Game 121: Phillies (55-65) at Brewers (54-65)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of today's game:

Philadelphia Phillies:          8
Milwaukee Brewers:           0

WP:   Kyle Kendrick (6-9)

Michael Martinez gets two RBIs (6)
Domonic Brown gets four RBIs (8)
Brian Schneider gets two RBIs (7)

Michael Martinez gets a Home Run (2)


Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Game 70: Rockies (25-41) at Phillies (32-37)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of tonight's game:

Colorado Rockies:            6
Philadelphia Phillies:        7

WP:   Jonathan Papelbon (1-2)

Hunter Pence gets two RBIs (42)
Michael Martinez gets three RBIs (4)
Jimmy Rollins gets an RBI (20)

Michael Martinez gets a Home Run (1)


What a comeback win by the Phils!  Down 6-5 in the bottom of the 9th...the Phils started the comeback with two outs.  Ty Wigginton got a single followed by a RBI double by Hunter Pence.  The Rockies then intentionally walked Carlos Ruiz.  Shane Victorino got an infield single to load the bases for Placido Polanco.  Polanco proceeded to win the game by reaching 1st base due to a fielding error by Rockies first baseman Todd Helton.  Helton did not have his foot on the bag so Polanco was declared safe after an infield hit. Polanco did not get an RBI due to the Helton error but the win is far more important.  The Phils go for the series sweep tomorrow with Vance Worley on the mound.  Go Phils!!!

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Game 63: Phillies (29-33) at Twins (24-35)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of tonight's game:

Philadelphia Phillies:         7
Minnesota Twins:             11

LP:   Kyle Kendrick (2-6)

Jimmy Rollins gets two RBIs (18)
Jim Thome gets two RBIs (6)
Ty Wigginton gets an RBI (28)
Michael Martinez gets an RBI (1)
John Mayberry Jr. gets an RBI (12)


The Phils lose their third straight and have lost nine out of their last ten games.  They are now 9.5 games out of first place in the NL East and are fading fast.  At least Chase Utley played in a minor league game today and will be back with the club by July 3rd at the latest (barring any setback).  I am starting to fear that the Phils will be too far out of it by the time he gets back. I'm too bummed to write anymore so I'm off to bed.

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase