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Victorino gets beer shower from fan mid-catch

Written by Mike Mariano | 13 August 2009

During last night’s game, Shane Victorino was showered with a beer by a Cubs fan in centerfield while trying to make a catch on a flyball.  He and Jayson Werth were none-to-happy about it at the time and deservedly so.  The Cubs owner and front office are upset about the incident and have apologized to Shane personally.

Shane is pressing a simple battery charge against the guy who threw the cup, which sounds pretty harsh on the on-set.  Shane’s rational is that the guy is most likely at home enjoying the mess and made and simply deserves to pay for his actions.  Makes sense to me.  If you hammer the guy against the wall, it should deter others from throwing things in the future.  Shane was unharmed by the beer, but the next flying object could be a cell phone like we’ve seen in the past or a battery like we’ve already shown are a possibility in one of our not so great moments.

Rob Neyer chimed in with some words for the beer lobber and the Chicago police are on the lookout for the guy.

First outing goes well for Pedro, Phillies win

Written by Mike Mariano | 13 August 2009

The offense gave Pedro and the bullpen some breathing room nice and early and that was all he needed.  Pedro wasn’t fantastic and the Pedro of Ol’ by any means, however he was solid and went 5 allowing 3 runs on 7 hits, K’ing 5.  That’s right around what everyone was expecting and the offense showed up to help him out.

At first it seemed as if the Phillies only had extra-base hits with them at the plate because the first 5 hits they had were of that variety.  Even Ryan Howard legged out a triple.  Jimmy Rollins and Raul Ibanez added three-run home runs to fuel an eight-run fourth and the game was soon out of hand.

The Phillies have won 2 straight with this one and reverse some of the damage done by the recent Marlins series.  Game 3 and the potential sweep happens today.  As does a post about Victorino and his in-game beer showering from a fan in center.

Cliff Lee you are the man

Written by Mike Mariano | 13 August 2009

Ok, that doesn’t have the same ring to it as “Chase Utley you are the man”, however it certainly applies right now.  Cliff Lee went 8 innings strong allowing 6 hits and one run, striking out 8 yesterday to complete the sweep over the Cubs.  This is the first time in 25 years that the Phillies swept the Cubs at Wrigley.

Also good, Ryan Howard ended his homerless drought with a bomb to get the offense rolling in the fourth.  It was an oppo shot, which is always a good sign because Rhyno has incredible oppo power and is at his best when hitting evenly to all fields.  Pedro Feliz added a home run of his own.

A sweep of the Cubs is a strong step in keeping the division lead and working towards expanding it.

Francisco hits extra inning homer to push Phillies past Cubs in 12th

Written by Mike Mariano | 12 August 2009

The Phillies picked up an extra inning win in Chicago last night despite being out-hit by 3-times as much.  The Phillies won 4-3 with only 3 hits compared to the Cubs 10.  Ben Francisco hit a home run in the top of the twelfth to push the Phillies to over the top and break the tie.  Jimmy Rollins also homered in the game.  The win keeps the Phillies 3 games over the Marlins.

On the mound, Scott Eyre picked up the win as the pitcher of record after the eleventh.  J.A. Happ allowed only two hits during six innings.  Rich Harden went 7 and only allowed 2 runs and 2 hits, Rollins home run being the only runs.  A sad note on the mound, Brad Lidge blew another save, his seventh on the season.  Not so good, but the team got the win in the end so all is well.

And by the way, my younger brother and I are traveling to Boston tomorrow to catch a game at Fenway.  Neither of us has been and it’s about time.  Also, we’re heading to Cooperstown on Thursday.  I should be posting at night but if I miss a day, that’s why.  I’ll definitely have some good notes and tid-bits for you in the process.

Victorino Throws A Tantrum

Written by Mike Mariano | 10 August 2009

vicWhats better than watching the Phillies lose?  Well, nothing.  But watching Shane Victorino kick and scream like a little girl is a close second. The cryin' Hawaiian was at it again last night, this time getting tossed from centerfield arguing a strike call.  I've made it clear that I can't stand Shane Victorino, so its obviously hard for me to not pile on my Most Hated Phillie.  As Mike pointed out, this incident only adds fuel to the fire.    I will admit, the incident was like nothing I've ever seen on a baseball field.  And if Phillies fans want to argue that Ed Rapuano had a short fuse last night I'm willing to accept that.  But the bottom line is that you simply cannot argue balls and strikes, and Victorino's childish antics are growing tired.  For someone who can't stand Jose Reyes celebrating, Shane has proven his immaturity time and time again. I can't even blame him for going ballastic afterwards, but Rapuano is a well respected umpire who knows his stuff.  And that brings me to the best part.  Shane's comments afterwards:
I love Ed. He’s a great guy, one of the best umpires in the game.  It’s unfortunate what happened. I let my emotions get the best of me. I hope Ed doesn’t hold it against me.
Really Shane?  If you are going to act that demonstratively, at least be a man and stand up for yourself afterwards.  I think at this point he is trying to save face and avoid a fine.  Of course, the "tough guy" mentality of Phils fans will only cause them to respect Victorino more.  But who in their right mind shoves a teammate out of the way to argue with a man he "loves"?  Classic Victorino.   

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