Philadelphia Phillies storyline: Crooked numbers

Juan Pierre leads the Philadelphia Phillies in the multi-hit column. The action is the important thing and not the stat. Is there a hidden and overlooked factor behind the 10 triumphs in 14 decisions before yesterday?

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CAP-SIZE HINDSIGHT

Penthouse Occupancy for the 8-3 outcome: 1

The Chrystal Champagne Toast is a salute to Magic Juan.

Magic Juan Lashes An RBI Single In The 3rd

He had another multi-knock production–3 for 5–with 2 steaks.

HP umpire Andy Fletcher entered the Outhouse after a questionable call at the plate in the 2nd. The ball beat Chooch Ruiz by plenty but the tag appeared to be noticeably late.

House Call after 2 innings: Doc Halladay was removed as a precautionary measure with right-shoulder soreness.

Pete Orr landed in Cholley’s Doghouse after a 3rd-frame bunt-single attempt for the 1st-out sacrifice behind by 4 runs. Hunter Pence made the 1st out at 3rd after a leadoff two-bagger in the 6th. The pitch bounced away from the catcher but not far enough to avoid an easy out.

The Big House Key found its way into Chooch’s hands after he was robbed of an RBI hit in the 8th.

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Chooch Tries To Score In The 2nd

NITECAP INSIGHT

The Common Denominator:

The red pinstripes triumphed 6 straight times, had 4 consecutive setbacks and won 4 in a row. If I remove the pitching factor, I’m left with the offensive output. Putting aside the runs and hits, I searched for something under the surface. Crooked numbers for wins and losses equal 3 consecutive streaks, which is something you find with a player. You generally don’t experience that with a team. In fact, I cannot remember anything quite like that for this club.

St. Louis Manager Mike Matheny's Son Tate, A 5-Tool CF. Mike Told The Cards Not To Draft Him.

I looked for recent multi-hit games to see who was at the center of this phenomenon. Five players stood out with these performances. Ruiz had 6 of them and they all had victorious endings. Pierre accumulated 4 but none during the defeats. Pence managed 1 of his 5 during the downturn. Freddy Galvis had 3 during the winning periods but only 1 otherwise. Only Shane Victorino had 2 each over those last 8 battles before yesterday.

The Phils went 4-3 in contests without at least 3 sticks enjoying a multi-hit night. With 3 or more they were 6-1 during the up and down 14 outcomes. The end result is excellent defense, good enough pitching from the rotation and the ‘pen to go 10-4. That includes some of the relief blowups and starting woes. Without the bopper in the middle of the order, they need multi-knock results from 3 guys to triumph.

King Cole Pictured At The Bank Against The Nats On May 23

PRECAP PITCH

Cole Hamels:

He is the centerpiece for the aces this summer, chasing his 8th victory. That said, only recently has he had better results against the Mets–even without Jose Reyes. His line against them in April at the Bank was: 7 innings, 6 hits, 2 both-earned runs, 1 base on balls, 10 punch outs and 102 bullets.

	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

Jon Niese Hurls A Curveball In The 8th On May 23 At Pittsburgh

Jon Niese:

He struggled against the locals last time out, which is a departure from past efforts. His ledger for 2012 reads: 11.2 frames, 9 hits, 2 both-earned runs, 5 free passes and 10 whiffs. He has lasted 6.2 innings or more in 3 of 9 appearances with 2 clunkers.

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	Cole Hamels	Nate Eovaldi
NUMBER	A One	A Five
CLUB SLOT	Two	Four
FOR 2012	3-Quarter Sidearm	Short Arm
'12 RANKING	2nd of 5 Categories	4th of 5 Categories
LAST START	Knuckleball	Slider
LAST HIGH OR LOW	11th of 15 Categories	7th of 15 Categories

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	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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(May 14 -18)

STATS APOCALYPTIC HORSEMEN DOC HALLADAY
DOC'S LINE: 5 INN, 6 H, 4 R, 4 ER, 3 BB, 7 K & 90 DARTS


ACE	W - L	ERA	INN+	CONV	CG	SO	BAD	INN	H	R	ER	BB	IBB	SO
Total	11 - 8	3.05	7.0	19 of 27	0	0	3	185.2	160	64	63	35	0	169
Halladay	04 - 5	3.98	7.0	08 of 11	0	0	3	072.1	069	32	32	14	0	056
Lee	00 - 2	2.82	7.0	05 of 07	0	0	0	051.0	041	16	16	08	0	047
Hamels	07 - 1	2.17	7.0	06 of 09	0	0	0	062.1	050	16	15	13	0	066

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