Philadelphia Phillies storyline: On Chooch we depend

Carlos Ruiz is the battery mate of the 3 best starters and top closer in the MLB. He is a 5th ace. Can he continue to carry the club on his back?

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Penthouse Occupancy for the 2-1 outcome: 1

The Chrystal Champagne Toast is a salute to Kyle Kendrick.

Kyle Kendrick Records The Out After His Wild Pitch In The 3rd (The After Photo Is On The Excerpt Page)

He had his best outing of this tour, accumulating 7 complete and permitting only 2 both-earned runs.

The Leather Warehouse applauded Kendrick for his play at the dish after a wild pitch bounced away from Ruiz with a runner on 3rd. He took the high throw from him and athletically maneuvered to apply the 3rd-out tag.

The Kangaroo Courthouse fined Polly Polanco for his blunder on the base paths in the 6th.

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Vic's End-Of-The-Barrel Two-Bagger In The 6th

NITECAP INSIGHT

The MVP For The Red Pinstripes:

Nobody in this franchise wants a championship more than Ruiz. He is totally obsessed with it, he even desires it more than Doc Halladay, and that says it all. That is how he has presented himself during interviews that explain his effort. Most stars can contain that with a professional exterior, but he cannot hide his extreme anticipation, which is why he is Dave Montgomery’s favorite player. The squad is 5-3 (.625) since he’s been in the 5 hole, and they’ve scored 39 runs (4.9 per) to 31 (3.9) for their opponents.

Polly Tries To Go Around The Tag In The 6th

The table below illustrates his performance there, and it also has affected Hunter Pence over the last 8 battles. Freddy Galvis has been invigorated during this stretch too. I cannot say for certain that the pressure is–slightly–off the rookie with the victories and offense, but I have good reason to suspect that. Polanco, John Mayberry Jr. and Shane Victorino may be feeling more relaxed as well.

The receiver has learned from Halladay, Cliff Lee, Cole Hamels, Roy Oswalt, Pedro Martinez and Jamie Moyer. They affected Joe Blanton and Kendrick too, while last year Vance Worley was influenced by the first four. In 2010, Chooch was on the verge of an All-Star spot, but he got injured, snuffing that out. This go-round he is worthy of the starting role, and he will get a huge lift in the voting from the Philly faithful. The next 2 games, like the last 4, show that this campaign is far from over; and even with 2 missing cogs, this unit is dangerous.

POS.	PLAYER	AVG.	AB	H	BB	R	HR	RBI	SB
1 - SS	J-Roll	.222	27	06	7	5	0	7	2
2 - 3B	Polly	.333	15	05	2	3	1	2	0
3 - CF	Vic	.267	30	08	6	2	0	3	4
4 - RF	Hunter	.355	31	11	5	6	3	5	0
5 - C	Chooch	.417	24	10	1	6	1	7	2
6 - 1B	Mayberry	.259	27	07	3	3	0	1	0
7 - 2B	Freddy	.313	32	10	1	3	2	6	0
8 - LF	Magic Juan	.192	26	05	0	1	0	1	1

The Doctor Performs Surgery On The Cubs At Wrigley On May 17

PRECAP PITCH

Doc Halladay:

He continues to provide solid performances with only 1 recent exception. Without that clunker, he is 4-2 with a 2.29 ERA, which is the number one most rivals face. The situation with Washington enhances the motivation that brings out his best.

	STARTER	RECORD	TM	STARTER	RECORD	DAY & TIME
1	LHP Cole Hamels	7-1, 2.17 ERA	@ Mets	LHP Jon Niese	3-2, 4.29 ERA	Monday, Day
2	RHP Joe Blanton	4-4, 4.55 ERA	@ Mets	RHP Jeremy Hefner	0-2, 6.17 ERA	Tuesday, Night
3	LHP Cliff Lee	0-2, 2.82 ERA	@ Mets	RHP Dillon Gee	4-3, 4.92 ERA	Wednesday, Night

Jordan Zimmermann Labors On May 17 At Home Against The Bucs

Jordan Zimmermann:

He wilted in the 7th inning against Hamels, and the competition just went up a notch with the Doctor. He finished against the Phils at home with this line: 6 INN, 7 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 4 BB, 1 K & 91 bullets.

DELIVERY = PITCHER’S 2012	DEFINITION OF SEASON
Over The Top	Excellent
3-Quarter Sidearm	Good
Sidearm	Above Average
Short Arm	Approximately Average
Submarine	Below Average

Quality number of the pitcher: 1 – 5

Slot on his club: 1 – 5

Ranking is 1 to 5 & 15 for the less adventurous.

HURLER	Doc Halladay	Ricky Nolasco
NUMBER	A One	A Five
CLUB SLOT	One	Three
FOR 2012	Short Arm	Short Arm
'12 RANKING	4th of 5 Categories	4th of 5 Categories
LAST START	Eephus Pitch	Split Finger
LAST HIGH OR LOW	13th of 15 Categories	4th of 15 Categories

	PITCH	INN	ER - R- H		PITCH	INN	ER
1	Gyroball	9 (CG)	0 - 0 - 3	10	Screwball	6	4
2	Fastball	9 (CG)	0 - 0	11	Knuckleball	5	3
3	Cutter	9 (CG)	3	12	Forkball	0 - 4.2	Monstrosity
4	Split Finger	7	2	13	Eephus Pitch	0 - 2.2	Disaster
5	Curveball	7	3	14	*Palm Ball	Ejected
6	Sinker	6.1	3	15	*Spit Ball	**Ejected+
7	Slider	6	2		*Breaking Ball	Injured
8	Changeup	6	3		*Fosh	Rain Interrupted
9	Slurve	5	2		*Knuckle Curve	Pitch Count
	** = Suspended				* = A 2nd Pitch Also

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Philadelphia Phillies storyline: Oswalt, parity’s casualty (Monday)

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Philadelp hia Phillies storyline: The other Phillies (Thursday)

Philadelphia Phillies storyline: core value (Wednesday)

Philadelphia Phillies storyline: tomorrow’s guarantee (Tuesday)

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