Thursday, October 23, 2008

It's a Bird, It's a Plane, It's...Chase Utley's homerun?: World Series 2008 Update



Game 1 Recap:
Tampa Bay Rays v. Philadelphia Phillies
Chase Utley’s first inning homerun set the tone for the Phillies game 1 victory over the Rays, 3-2. Cole Hamels’ seven innings of two run ball allowed Philadelphia to overcome a paltry 0-for-13 with runners in scoring position and Jimmy Rollins, Ryan Howard and Pat Burrell’s combined 0-for-12 with seven strike outs. Carl Crawford hit a solo shot off of Hamels in the fourth, but overall, the Rays seemed a bit tight in their loss.
WP: Cole Hamels (1-0) LP: Scott Kazmir (0-1) S: Brad Lidge (1)
Phillies lead the Series: 1-0

Game 2
Rays Starter: James Shields
Phillies Starter: Brett Myers
Location: Tropicana Field, St. Petersburg, FL
Start Time: 8 PM/est on FOX

News&Notes: Thanks to Jason Bartlett, America can feast on a free taco at Taco Bell on Tuesday from 2 to 6 PM...Philadelphia's weather is not looking too pleasant for game 3...After watching Fox's exhilarating description of the catwalk rules, I don't know why there is such a push to get a new Stadium for the Rays...Apparently Jed Lowrie was fighting a wrist injury since May...The Red Sox will keep their entire coaching staff except first base coach Luis Alicea...The Dodgers are talking to Manny, but they'd prefer to sign him to a short term contract...The Mariners have hired Brewers' executive Jack Zduriencik as their new GM...Finally, congratulations to Albert Pujols on being named the Sporting News' Player of the Year and to CC Sabathia on being named Clutch Performer of the Year.
(Photo: Reuters)

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