807P – First pitch, on time.  For a change.  In honor of Romes restarting PP2, for the 412th time, I decided to keep a running diary of my evening in front of the TV.  So, here we go.  And, why not an early prediction of a 4-2 Phils “W”!

809P – TBS runs through the Dodgers lineup and the Phils defense.  Torre has made some changes.  Again.  If memory serves, I’m thinking the Rox and Dodgers have now sent out eight different starting lineups.  Meanwhile, Cholly is trotting out the same team as he has for the previous seven postseason games.  Its a testament to how good their lineup actually is.  And, possibly, how the the other teams feel the need to match up against the Phightins.  Always a good thing when the other side is reacting to what you do.

811P – Fast top half.  Cowboy Joe keeping the ball down.  Darling agrees.  Speaking of the announcers, I’m sure I’ll be ripping them shortly.  But, until then, I actually like Buck Martinez.  Chip Carey is not good and Darling could use some cocaine (didn’t he play with Strawberry and Gooden?  Should be easy enough for him to get!).  But, Buck makes timely and insightful observations and doesn’t talk too much.  Perfect 3rd man.

818P – Russell Martin, who I just can’t stand, just got popped in the junk by Victorino’s follow through.  Its nice to know that, while I may be 40, a shot to the noots still makes me laugh.

822P – BANG!!  Howard just playing a different game then everyone right now.   That was just flat out crushed.  And, its good to know the Phils don’t act small market anymore so, I have little doubt we have many more years of watching one of the better power hitter to ever play.

830P – Loney called strike three!!  Don’t know why but, I’ve always loved how umps punch a guy out on a called third strike.  They all do it a bit different with varying levels of panache.  Ted Barrett has a play on the old classic “Punch/Pull the Chain” move.  And it is sweet!  You should know I sometimes practice what my called strike three would look like. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vHIKwtNfd8g&feature=related 

835P – Angels win!  Let’s see a seven game bloodbath.  I especially enjoyed two of my most despised announcers (which is really saying something) singing the praises of Jeff Mathis, the author of the game winning double.  An inning earlier Buck and McCarver (http://www.sportspickle.com/article:203/there-is-no-god-tim-mccarver-has-an-album are you kidding me?!!) were insisting Scioscia pinch run for him.  I’m guessing Mike Scioscia has a better idea about his squad then those two clowns.

843P – First look at Monday Night Football.  I’d actually watch anything but commercials.  Except the Black Taco commercial which makes me hungry and horny.  Although, I am usually both anyways.  And that Fergie commercial (for what I have no clue) is definitely not worn out yet.  Especially in HD.  But, a quality football game is an excellent choice to have on the “Last Channel” button of the remote.

851P – Speaking of commercials, just watched a few seconds of the Sherlock Holmes preview.  Was not expecting Robert Downey to be shirtless and throwing hands.  Or to be playing Sherlock Holmes.  Strange choice.  Although I loved him as Wayne Gale in Natural Born Killers!

859P – George Lopez.  TBS.  Not Funny.  Not even a little.

911P – All the classic jinxs are in full effect.  Blanton’s sub .170 batting average against with 2 outs and RISP.  The Dodgers 21 straight innings without back to back hits.  Just lotsa bad stuff being thrown out.  No wonder they’re scoring.  Just keep the jinx stuff to yourselves, thank you.  Damn.

923P - Just got a text from Jeff about Somali women being whipped for wearing bras.  He thought this was good.  Told him I still get thoroughly excited when I unclip a bra.  Brings you back to the first time and the unbridled excitement that accompanied it.  Kind of never has gotten old for me.  Nostalgia.  Thoughts?

940P - Chooch needs to get on so Cholly can pinch hit for Blanton.  Love him but, seems to have lost his location.

942P – Chooch reaches but, Blanton is hitting?  Down?  Without his best stuff?  WTF?  Its not June for chrissakes.  Cholly has had his finger on the right button so frequently its hard to disagree with him but, woulda loved to have seen Francisco.  Little tap out, hope he pitches lights out.

954P - Yep, saw that coming.  Damn defense.  Wasn’t Blanton’s fault but, damn.

958P – John Gruden just said he wouldn’t kick the ball to Darren Sproles.  Sproles promptly races untouched for 6.

1019P – Great grab by Manny after somehow allowing a stand up triple to left field.  Could’ve used that run.

1039P – Thome on the bench talking about how, when he was with Cleveland, they had such a great crowd they could pump up the team.  Didn’t he used to play here?  Kinda forget now.  Jagoff.

1113P – Broxton coming in for 4 out save.  A good thing about being fat for 40 years is it gives one impunity to call other people fat.  Even if they’re not really fat.  Which isn’t the case with Broxton, of course.  But, what is a person to say to me when I note their flab?  That I’m fat?  No shit.  So, just saying, besides the diabetes and virginity thing, being fat is awesome!

1143P – Jeff’s text “Walk off win……broxton doesn’t have enough left in the tank!”  I respond “i think his fat arm got cold!” 

1145P – Stairs vs Broxton.  Seen this before.  Would like a redux please.  Regardless, that moment produced the best sports quote ever.  After all, who doesn’t like it when guys just pound you in the ass!!

1151P – Rollins can make up for an uneven year and slow playoff start right now.  He’s a stud and this is where a guy like him needs to find a way to get Bruntlett home.  Or at least to 3rd with one out.  I’ll take my chances with the Hawaiian guy, who seems to have a sense of critical moments.

1153P – YEEEEEESSSS!!  Money swing!!  Looked like a meatball.  Chooch must’ve been shot out of a cannon!!  Phils win!!!!  Hell yea.  Snatching a victory from nowhere.  I love this fucking team!!