Friday, June 19, 2009

Orioles at Phillies: June 19th through June 21st

Friday & Saturday 7:05, Sunday 1:35

Records: Orioles 29-37, Last Place in the AL East (11 games behind the Red Sox); Phillies 36-28, 1st Place in NL East (3 games ahead of the Mets)
Former Phillies with the Orioles: Third base coach Juan Samuel (1983-1989) was, and still is, hugely popular in Philadelphia. He was named the 2nd baseman on the franchise's All-Veterans Stadium team in 2003.
Played with the Orioles and the Phillies: Per Baseball Reference.com, 159 players have played for both the Orioles (in Baltimore and previously as the St. Louis Browns) and the Phillies, including - Juan Bell, Jeff Conine, Clay Dalrymple, Todd Frohwirth, Kiko Garcia, Davey Johnson, Jamie Moyer, Johnny Oates, Robin Roberts, Rick Schu, Gus Triandos and Eddie Waitkus.
Do I Even Need to Say It?: The Phillies need to start winning at home. C'mon now! (That should do it).
Orioles Probables: Rich Hill, Brad Bergesen, Mark Guthrie
Phillies Probables: Antonio Bastardo, J.A. Happ, Cole Hamels

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