Trapped in the Basement: The Philadelphia Phillies (1942 - )

[RedsoxRockies]

Wow, I just got Runnels in a trade LOL. He has a good eye.

[PotatoOfCouch13]

RedsoxRockies: Yeah, he definitely was a first-round talent, especially in this weak class. What really drew me was his ability to play 3 positions really well. Besides, he was pretty much the best player available. I think that he can find a home here in Philly, primarily as a utility infielder. I don't think his bat will be good enough to play everyday, but I guess there's only one way to find out...

JUNE – JULY 1946
PART II

June 7-9: Philadelphia Phillies (40-17, 1st, 2 GA) at Cincinnati Reds (25-33, 6th, 15.5 GB)

7 – A 4-run 1st inning is all the Reds need n this one, as Ewell Blackwell strikes out 7 en route to a win.
Reds 10, Phillies 3
W: Ewell Blackwell (5-2) L: Tommy Hughes (5-2)
HR: Larry Doby (12)

8 – Despite (another) 9th inning comeback by the Reds, the Phillies outlast the home team, scoring the winning run in the top of the 11th inning for the win.
Phillies 2, Reds 1 (11)
W: Ike Pearson (1-1) L: Earl Harrist (0-5) SV: Ed Hanyzewski (3)
2B: Don Kolloway (11), Ron Northey (5)

9 – In a duel between the first two #5 picks, Travis Robbins (1942) allows only 3 hits in 8 innings, beating Harvey Haddix (1943).
Reds 4, Phillies 1
W: Travis Robbins (3-3) L: Harvey Haddix (9-4) SV: Earl Harrist (7)

June 10-13: Philadelphia Phillies (41-19, 1st, 2 GA) at New York Giants (39-21, 2nd, 2 GB)

10 – Robin Roberts gets roughed up, allowing 6 runs in the first inning, as the Giants take the game, and cut the Phillies lead to 1 game.
Giants 9, Phillies 6
W: Max Lanier (6-3) L: Robin Roberts (10-3) SV: Hoyt Wilhelm (14)
2B: Vern Stephens (10), Andy Seminick 2 (7)
HR: Gil Hodges (21)

11 – Tommy Hughes tosses a complete game, as the offense explodes for crooked numbers in the 1st, 3rd, and 5th innings to restore the league lead to 2 games.
Phillies 12, Giants 1
W: Tommy Hughes (6-2) L: Hal Schumacher (6-4)
2B: Nick Goulish 2 (16), Don Kolloway (12), Vern Stephens (11), Ron Northey (6)
3B: Gil Hodges (1), Ron Northey (1)

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Dodgers 3B Ken Keltner was unable to get a hit today, snapping his 23-game streak.

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12 – Charlie Ripple and Ed Hanyzewski combine for a 4-hit shutout, as the Giants fall to 3 games back with the Phillies victory.
Phillies 4, Giants 0
W: Charlie Ripple (7-4) L: Bill Voiselle (3-2)
2B: Johnny Blatnik (8)
HR: Andy Seminick (12), Vern Stephens (10)

13 – Harvey Haddix and Larry Jansen duel to a 1-1 tie after 7 innings, then the bullpens take control. Unfortunately, a 10th inning walk-off double by Eddie Stanky gives the Giants the win and the split of the series.
Giants 2, Phillies 1 (10)
W: Ken Trinkle (4-3) L: Ike Pearson (1-2)
2B: Butch Nieman (1)
HR: Ron Northey (8)

June 14-16: Pittsburgh Pirates (25-40, 8th, 18.5 GB) at Philadelphia Phillies (43-21, 1st, 2 GA)

14 – Despite being given an early lead thanks to Gil Hodges’ 22nd home run, Robin Roberts can’t hang on, losing his 2nd straight decision.
Pirates 5, Phillies 3
W: Paul Troughton (3-7) L: Robin Roberts (10-4) SV: Len Perme (5)
2B: Robin Roberts (3)
HR: Gil Hodges (22)

15 – Butch Nieman’s sacrifice fly in the bottom of the 10th inning allows the Phillies to escape with a walk-off win, after rallying from 2 runs down in the 8th inning.
Phillies 6, Pirates 5 (10)
W: Ed Hanyzewski (3-3) L: Emil Kush (3-7)
2B: Nick Goulish (17), Don Kolloway (13), Gil Hodges (10), Tommy Hughes (2)
HR: Andy Seminick (13)

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In Chicago, Giants closer Hoyt Wilhelm recorded his 15th save of the season. Not only that, it was the 103rd save of his career, tying him for the all-time record for saves with former Yankees reliever Johnny Murphy.

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16 – As batterymate Andy Seminick was busy gunning down Pirates (3 CS), Charlie Ripple was busy keeping them off the bases, allowing only 6 hits in the shutout victory.
Phillies 4, Pirates 0
W: Charlie Ripple (8-4) L: Max Butcher (3-11)
2B: Andy Seminick (8), Ron Northey (7), Ty LaForest (1)
3B: Ty LaForest (1)

June 17: Day Off

June 18-20: Chicago Cubs (31-37, 6th, 14.5 GB) at Philadelphia Phillies (45-22, 1st, 3 GA)

18 – 3 Phillies errors open the floodgates for the Cubs offense, as they score 9 times after the 5th inning to win easily.
Cubs 9, Phillies 3
W: Claude Passeau (5-7) L: Harvey Haddix (9-5)
2B: Don Kolloway (14), Ron Northey (8)

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The Phillies lost more than just the game today. Starting LF Nick Goulish will be out for the season with a ruptured cervical disk. This is Nick’s 2nd season-ending injury in his four year career (he missed the 1944 postseason with a broken hip, missing out on World Series rings). SEASON FINAL STATS: .284, 4 HR, 32 RBI, 7 SB, 17 2B

Leon Culberson will be recalled from A Utica, and Johnny Blatnik gets to (again) try his luck as the regular left fielder.

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19 – Robin Roberts bounces back after a few rough outings, tossing a complete game, as the offense keeps him in the lead with an impressive performance.
Phillies 6, Cubs 2
W: Robin Roberts (11-4) L: Shaun Hale (6-9)
2B: Gil Hodges (11)
3B: Robin Roberts (1)
SB: Don Kolloway (5)

20 – Tommy Hughes tosses a 7-hit shutout, as the Phillies only need Vern Stephens’ first-inning RBI double for the victory.
Phillies 2, Cubs 0
W: Tommy Hughes (7-2) L: Vern Olsen (5-7)
2B: Vern Stephens (12), Johnny Blatnik (9)

STANDINGS (after games on June 20, 1946)

JUNE 20 STANDINGS
NATIONAL LEAGUE		
Philadelphia	47-23	--
New York	44-26	3.0
Brooklyn	36-35	11.5
St. Louis	35-36	12.5
Cincinnati	34-37	13.5
Chicago		32-39	15.5
Pittsburgh	28-44	20.0
Boston		27-43	20.0
			
AMERICAN LEAGUE		
Boston		52-19	--
New York	46-24	5.5
Cleveland	41-29	10.5
Washington	36-34	15.5
Philadelphia	30-40	21.5
Detroit		26-44	25.5
Chicago		26-45	26.0
St. Louis	25-47	27.5
			
RACE TO #1 PICK (1947)
St. L. Browns	25-47	--
Chi. White Sox	26-45	1.5
Detroit Tigers	26-44	2.0
Boston Braves	27-43	3.0
Pitts. Pirates	28-44	3.0
			
RACE FOR THE LIBERTY BELL TROPHY
Phillies	47-23	--
Athletics	30-40	17.0

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[PotatoOfCouch13]

JUNE 20, 1946

With the team set to travel to St. Louis for a 3-game series with the Cardinals, I was busy late at the office tonight. Travel arrangements, accommodations, and such: the usual hassles involved with the everyday operations of running a baseball team. Maybe I should hire an assistant…

Recently, however, stress was finding its way back to me even at my home. Elizabeth has been feeling a little under the weather lately, being nauseous and always seeming to be tired. Sam was now almost a year old, and waddling his way everywhere. I can’t believe she can put up with him 24 hours a day.

Anyways, I finally got home, happy to see my family again. Unfortunately, Elizabeth was sitting in the living room, waiting for me to arrive. I could tell the news wasn’t great. She didn’t have the best poker face in the world.

“What’s wrong, honey?”

“Andrew, I’m not sure but, I think I might be pregnant again.”

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[RedsoxRockies]

Ooh, can I name the kid?????

[Coach Owens]

You should name him/her Nicholas Cage Walsh!

[RedsoxRockies]

No, I am naming him either Layne Staley Walsh or Jose' Pierre Gonzalgodes Walsh, after Andrew's father

[Coach Owens]

No, I am naming him either Layne Staley Walsh or Jose' Pierre Gonzalgodes Walsh, after Andrew's father

It's embarrassing that Staley was born in Kirkland.

[RedsoxRockies]

It's embarrassing that Staley was born in Kirkland.

Why????

[Coach Owens]

Why????

Because Alice in Chains is a horrible, horrible band who tons of people hate and hated when Staley was still alive.

[RedsoxRockies]

Because Alice in Chains is a horrible, horrible band who tons of people hate and hated when Staley was still alive.

Alice in Chains is one of the best bandsever, and one of the most popular!

[Coach Owens]

Alice in Chains is one of the best bandsever, and one of the most popular!

Have you heard their song "Man in the Box"? Compare that to songs like "More Than a Feeling" and get back to me, okay?

[RedsoxRockies]

Man in the Box is awesome!

[OregonDuck1989]

Have you heard their song "Man in the Box"? Compare that to songs like "More Than a Feeling" and get back to me, okay?

More Than a Feeling by Boston? lol Play that song all the time on Rock Band. Great vocals hahaa

Compare "Man in the Box" to "Dick in a Box" by JT on SNL.

No comparison. Dick in a Box owns.

[PotatoOfCouch13]

Coach Owens, RedsoxRockies: Very interesting suggestions, and I do agree in part with both of you. I do enjoy Alice in Chains, especially when the time is right. However, I compare Staley to others like Heath Ledger, those who took an easy way out through drugs and alcohol instead of manning up to their problems. Although I am not in a position to judge, that's just my personal feeling.

OregonDuck1989: Oh man, someone still watches SNL? Just kidding, I love that sketch. Andy Samberg has really done much better than I thought he would on that show, what with "Lazy Sunday", "Dick in a Box", and others.

JUNE 21, 1946

Well, the doctor confirmed the news today. Elizabeth is expecting again, this one due in January. With the Walsh family expected to grow, I think I should put some serious consideration into hiring an assistant. After all, I want to see my kids grow up.

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[dannymac910]

I love this.