Hamels to Madson to Lidge

Some smart ass sports reporter in Philly better get on writing that poem. During the 2008 playoffs this is the exact combo we’ve seen three games in a row times.

Hamels goes seven innings, throws around 102 – 110 pitches. In the eighth the under-rated Ryan Madson comes in and shuts down opponents. And then 2008 version …

NLCS Game One Notes

Outside of the two HR Derek Lowe had a decent game. His groundball-to-flyball ratio was 12 – 2.

Greg Maddux still has some life left in him as a starter but he’s been effective in his two relief appearances in the 2008 postseason. In 744 career regular season games he’s only made four relief appearances.

Cole Hamels had …