2026 Phillies Thread
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Somebody needs to tell Barkann to shut up about Crawford “hesitating”. The contact play was on, he was out the second Muncy fielded the ball. At that point Crawford did his job by getting into a rundown. That was all JT having a brain fart, which he admitted to post-game.
The infield, with the exception of Muncy, was playing back.
You can debate whether or not Crawford should have made the decision to break for home but once he did make that decision, he played it correctly. JT had third base, it’s Baseball 101.
IF Crawford delays getting out - Realmuto is on third and Marsh should be on second - now two out but still in scoring position for tie or win.
Crawford did delay the out by getting in a run down. JT was ON third base then inexplicably ran back to second. That’s on JT. Dumb baserunning.
The Royals aren’t dumb enough to make that trade.
First off, FIFY. Can't stand him any more.
Secondly, I don't know what the replays have shown. I was at the game sitting at 3rd base. Crawford absolutely made a mistake. As soon as the ball was hit, he started towards home, then slowed down as it was fielded. If he's off on contact, he wouldn't slow down. If he's not off on contact, he takes a step or two back towards 3rd until he sees the ball get through. To me, it looked like he wasn't off on contact, which I agree with, but started going home before he should and got caught. I'm not touching the less than little league baserunning JT showed.
Barkann needs to shut up …. Period !!
So annoying and doesn’t really know much about the game.
Babe Herman doubles into a double play, 1926. (Technically it was a double but he ended up on third base.)
Bases loaded, one out. A on 1st, B on second, C on third. Herman at bat. H hits one off the rf wall, C scores. B waits to see if the ball will be caught and takes off late. B is a very slow runner and it’s a good throw to home, B is trapped between 3rd and home, a rundown ensues. A rounds second and sees the rundown and goes to third, as he is coached to do. Herman reaches second, sees the rundown, and, thinking that it must be A caught in the rundown, goes to third base, as he is coached to do. Result: three men on third base. B, lead runner, gets the base, the other two are called out.
Bases loaded, one out. A on 1st, B on second, C on third. Herman at bat. H hits one off the rf wall, C scores. B waits to see if the ball will be caught and takes off late. B is a very slow runner and it’s a good throw to home, B is trapped between 3rd and home, a rundown ensues. A rounds second and sees the rundown and goes to third, as he is coached to do. Herman reaches second, sees the rundown, and, thinking that it must be A caught in the rundown, goes to third base, as he is coached to do. Result: three men on third base. B, lead runner, gets the base, the other two are called out.
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I expect Nola to give up at least one homer per start. That's where he is now. The recent base running gaffes are a new turn of events. Stott had to have forgotten how many outs there were (I haven't read any interviews yet). It's one of the first things you learn in Little League base running - if you're on second base and the ball is hit to your right, stay put on second base. Except force plays, of course.
For the most part the Phils are a talented group - however, they have begun a slide away from/against their manager. Donny baseball has made some very questionable decisions regarding pitchers and the player's focus is not totally team oriented. Inconsistent or up and down for all games, not able to count on a W unless .....
The Phils only have 3 starting and 1 relief pitchers they can count on - the rest, even Kierk is subject to not being able to throw strikes and putting the batter away. This is not a plan for the playoffs - but with luck and losses by others, they might make it. But not for long.
I have been a fan since the middle 50's - saw Willie Mays in my first game at Shibe Park - but today, I am not convinced they will make it.
The Phils only have 3 starting and 1 relief pitchers they can count on - the rest, even Kierk is subject to not being able to throw strikes and putting the batter away. This is not a plan for the playoffs - but with luck and losses by others, they might make it. But not for long.
I have been a fan since the middle 50's - saw Willie Mays in my first game at Shibe Park - but today, I am not convinced they will make it.
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Tough situation. Marchan suddenly had to be removed from the game on Wednesday, and Stubbs is already on the injured list.
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