This weekend is going to be a big sports weekend for me. The Phillies will play Games 2 and 3 of the NLDS against the Cincinnati Reds, The Michigan Wolverines are playing the Michigan State Spartans, the Philadelphia Eagles play the 49ers, and The Washington Capitals open up the 2010-2011 season. First and foremost the Phillies after a historic game on Wednesday night look to put a strangle hold on the series Friday night when they send Roy Oswalt to the mound. In a best of 5 series the Phillies look to be a tough team to beat because they can send Roy Halladay and Roy Oswalt out twice and Cole Hamels out for Game 3. Not many teams outside of the Giants can match that starting pitching. Although as long as I’ve been a Phillies fan I know nothing is guaranteed. Halladay threw a gem on Wednesday night when he threw only the 2nd ever post season No Hitter. He has complete command of his pitches and the batters didn’t have a chance. I don’t foresee the Reds coming out cold for Game 2. Oswalt however has been pretty strong since coming to the Phillies and after spending so many years with the Astros should know the Reds lineup fairly well. This could be a great game and if the Reds win we could have a great series on our hands.
The next matchup I’m looking forward to is the annual matchup between Michigan and Michigan State for the Paul Bunyan Trophy. MSU has had the upper hand the last couple of years but with Denard Robinson shredding up defenses anyone can win this game, even with Michigan’s terrible defense. I’m looking for what should be another high scoring affair between two ranked teams. I think the Wolverines have a real shot at winning this game as long as Denard stays healthy. I also know that last year Michigan was in this same position and then didn’t win another game. I hope that doesn’t happen again. Go Blue!
As for the Eagles and the Capitals I’m not so worried about it. The Eagles are playing the 0-4 Niners and with the Baseball playoffs going on I’m not focused on the NFL or the beginning of the NHL season.
Here are my top 5 moments as a Phillies fan.
1: The Phillies win the 2008 World Series against the Tampa Bay Rays. The last game started on a Monday Night and didn’t finish until Wednesday Night because of a Rain Delay. I remember the feeling I had after the Phillies won and all of the phone calls I got from friends and family. I don’t even know how to describe the feelings I had that night. It was awesome.
2: Roy Halladay pitches a No Hitter in his playoff debut. The only thing keeping him from getting the Perfect Game was a Jay Bruce walk. Aside from that he dominated the Reds lineup. Before this I had never watched a No Hitter. If he continues to play this way throughout the playoffs and the Phillies can get back to the Fall Classic he really will be Mr. Doctober.
3: 1993 NLCS Game 6. The Phillies beat the Braves to go to the World Series. I remember staying up late to watch the game. After Mitch Williams struck out the last batter I could hear people outside cheering and banging pots and pans to celebrate. This event is what threw me into the deep end as Phillies fan and I’ve never looked back.
4: September 2007 Run to the Playoffs. The Phillies were down 7 games to the Mets at the beginning of the September. They covered the ground and won the NL EAST by 1 game. The downside was they were swept by the Colorado Rockies in the first round. That was the first year this team went to the playoffs. They have won the NL EAST the next 3 years and been to 2 World Series since then. This team has this season and hopefully a few more to go before we really know the whole story but I like where they’re at.
5: Anytime I got to go watch the Phillies play at the VET with my Dad. I used to love going to baseball games with my Dad and even to Wrigley Field with my Grandparents as a kid. Even today a trip to the ball park is an event to look forward to.
Enjoy your weekend and whatever sporting events you will be watching this weekend.
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