Arizona Diamondbacks (54-65) at Philadelphia Phillies (66-49)
The Philadelphia Phillies return home after a 5-1 road trip to play three quick games against the Diamondbacks. Earlier this season, the Phillies took two of three games in Arizona. The Phils will look to build on the momentum they gained last week before heading back on the road this weekend. With some good pitching match-ups in line, this series will not be easy and the Phillies will need to avoid looking past the fourth-place D'Backs this week.
August 18, 2009
7:05pm - Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia, PA
Pedro Martinez, RHP (1-0, 5.40) v. Jon Garland, RHP (6-10, 4.28)
Pedro Martinez will make his home debut for the Phillies, after winning his first start at Chicago. He will be opposed by Jon Garland, whom the Phillies beat earlier this season in Arizona. The two righties will pair off in the opener of the three-game series in Philadelphia. As usual, both pitchers will need to keep their offerings down to avoid a slugfest.
Pitching Primer: Pedro Martinez
2009 Home Splits: n/a
Career at Citizens Bank Park: 4 G, 18.1 IP, 1-1, 7.85 ERA, 25 K
Career vs. D'Backs Hitters: 15 PA, .133 BA, 0 HR, 5 K
Pitching Primer: Jon Garland
2009 Road Splits: 12 G, 79.0 IP, 3-5, 2.85 ERA, 41
Career at Citizens Bank Park: n/a
Career vs. Phillies Hitters: 124 PA, .283 BA, 5 HR, 9 K
August 19, 2009
7:05pm - Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia, PA
The middle game of the Diamondbacks series features two of the game's best arms. Dan Haren, a Cy Young candidate toes the rubber for Arizona against Philly's Cliff Lee, last year's Cy Young winner. The duo will face off in a challenging game for the Phillies. However, they beat the Diamondback's ace earlier this season in a close game.
Pitching Primer: Cliff Lee
2009 Home Splits: 1 G, 7.0 IP, 1-0, 1.29 ERA, 9 K
Career at Citizens Bank Park: 1 G, 7.0 IP, 1-0, 1.29 ERA, 9 K
Career vs. D'Backs Hitters: 3 PA, .000 BA, 0 HR, 2 K
Pitching Primer: Dan Haren
2009 Road Splits: 12 G, 82.0 IP, 6-2, 2.96 ERA, 76 K
Career at Citizens Bank Park: n/a
Career vs. Phillies Hitters: 119 PA, .198 BA, 3 HR, 29 K
August 20, 2009
7:05pm - Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia, PA
Joe Blanton, RHP (7-6, 3.88) v. Doug Davis, LHP (7-10, 3.59)
The finale of the series will pit the Phillies' top righty, Joe Blanton, against the crafty veteran Doug Davis. Blanton has been one of Philadelphia's most consistent starters despite his mediocre record. His counterpart, Davis, has had similar luck with a poor record to show for another solid season. The two will square off in what will no-doubt be another close game for the teams.
Pitching Primer: Joe Blanton
2009 Home Splits: 12 G, 78.0 IP, 4-3, 4.04 ERA, 66 K
Career at Citizens Bank Park: 19 G, 116.0 IP, 6-3, 3.88 ERA, 88 K
Career vs. D'Backs Hitters: 11 PA, .400 BA, 0 HR, 1 K
Pitching Primer: Doug Davis
2009 Road Splits: 11 G, 63.2 IP, 3-4, 4.10 ERA, 42 K
Career at Citizens Bank Park: 3 G, 19.1 IP, 1-0, 3.72 ERA, 11 K
Career vs. Phillies Hitters: 108 PA, .179 BA, 3 HR, 20 K
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