Phillies vs. Red Sox

3rd & 7 37yd

CSN is making sure we get a close up of the bat in slow motion

by JKlugh 4/6/2015 7:22:57 PM
Hamels lets Victorino get his moment, tosses ball in dugout to get a new one. Vic tips helmet to crowd.

by Ryan Lawrence via twitter 4/6/2015 7:23:36 PM
Shane Victorino gets more applause at home plate than any Phillies player has ever heard

by JKlugh 4/6/2015 7:23:38 PM
Standing O for Shane Victorino as he steps in for his first at-bat against Hamels.

by Jake Kaplan via twitter retweeted by matt_breen 4/6/2015 7:24:08 PM
Shane Victorino tips his helmet after a nice ovation before his first plate appearance at CBP since leaving Phillies.

by Bob Brookover via twitter 4/6/2015 7:24:15 PM
Cole Hamels throwing in on Victorino, probably because he is pitching through tears.

by JKlugh 4/6/2015 7:24:42 PM
Thanks for the updates. In Ohio and can't find the game other than on MLB TV, which I don't have a subscription to. Following it on MLB Gameday but they still haven't updated Revere's AB.

by dmac62 4/6/2015 7:24:46 PM
Hamels walks Victorino on five pitches.

by Ryan Lawrence via twitter 4/6/2015 7:24:53 PM
MLBTV and Gameday are so horrible.

by JKlugh 4/6/2015 7:25:01 PM
Just chatted up William, 9, who's been to every Opening Day since he was 3. Impressive fan, William!

by newskag via twitter 4/6/2015 7:25:11 PM
Victorino is on base after a five-pitch walk, and just moved to second on a... Hamels balk? Everyone is mad.

by JKlugh 4/6/2015 7:25:39 PM
KK looks like he'll cruise to a win over Brew Crew

by SteveR 4/6/2015 7:27:27 PM
@SteveR: He will, too. Kyle Lohse is terrible.

by JKlugh 4/6/2015 7:27:45 PM
If Hamels gets rocked today will it hurt his value?

by lgbalsac 4/6/2015 7:27:48 PM
@lgbalsac: Hamels' value should be well established right now. Anybody who thinks he is not an ace over one loss is just horrible.

by JKlugh 4/6/2015 7:28:22 PM
Howard makes a nice run to a catch in foul territory, and the crowd responds with genuine surprise

by JKlugh 4/6/2015 7:28:49 PM
Everyone wondering where Ryan Hanigan went: He is on the Red Sox now I guess

by JKlugh 4/6/2015 7:29:52 PM
RYAN HANIGAN UPDATE: on first after Hamels walked him. Victorino on second being crazy.

by JKlugh 4/6/2015 7:32:27 PM
Hamels goes 2-0 on pitcher Buchholz with two outs runners on first and third. Has thrown 25 pitches this inning.

by Bob Brookover via twitter 4/6/2015 7:32:59 PM
Three straight balls from Hamels now, showcasing the new electric pace of modern baseball. Then a strike.

by JKlugh 4/6/2015 7:33:33 PM
Hamels snags a comebacker that tried to bite him on the face, throws to Howard to escape the inning without Victorino cartwheeling home.

by JKlugh 4/6/2015 7:34:23 PM
Hamels needs 38 pitches to get through first two innings. Leaves two runners stranded - and saves face, literally, by fielding comebacker.

by Ryan Lawrence via twitter 4/6/2015 7:34:31 PM
Hamels escapes without allowing a run, but a tough 29-pitch second inning for him.

by Bob Brookover via twitter 4/6/2015 7:34:57 PM
1st inning HR, 2 walks (including 8th hitter) and 3-0 to pitcher? Maybe Cole Hamels doesn't want to pitch for Boston. #Phillies

by Marcus Hayes via twitter 4/6/2015 7:35:02 PM
Here come some hot takes over Hamels' first two - two - innings of the entire season.

by JKlugh 4/6/2015 7:35:50 PM
Chooch goes down swinging on a dropping change-up.

by JKlugh 4/6/2015 7:38:26 PM
That brings up Grady Sizemore, who was outperformed by nearly every other outfield candidate in training camp, except for Jeff Francoeur, who also made the team.

by JKlugh 4/6/2015 7:39:09 PM
He serves a one-handed ground-out to Pedroia at second for the second out.

by JKlugh 4/6/2015 7:39:49 PM
What, do you wear a full-length white and red fur coat to Phils' opening day? http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CB7sql6W8AAmRlD.jpg

by newskag via twitter 4/6/2015 7:40:39 PM
Classic Jayson Werth. After he was introduced, he pushed Nats mascot Screech to the ground. The best.

by James Wagner via twitter retweeted by ryanlawrence21 4/6/2015 7:41:39 PM
Cody Asche successfully draws the first three-ball count of the day for the Phillies.

by JKlugh 4/6/2015 7:42:08 PM
Don't worry, Asche still struck out. Inning over.

by JKlugh 4/6/2015 7:42:54 PM
1-2-3 go the Phils in the bottom of the second. We have a feeling that's a dance step this offense will repeat often in 2015.

by Bob Brookover via twitter 4/6/2015 7:43:28 PM
Is that why the Red Sox don't want to include Betts in that Hamels deal?

by Bob Brookover via twitter 4/6/2015 7:45:27 PM
long summer, no BB, Hockey playoffs and this.............

by SteveR 4/6/2015 7:45:40 PM
Mookie Betts just led off with a home run.

by JKlugh 4/6/2015 7:45:50 PM
While I was up getting ice cream: Cole Hamels served up a solo home run to Mookie Betts. #Hamels #Betts #IceCream

by Ryan Lawrence via twitter 4/6/2015 7:46:01 PM
One solo shot every other inning isn't the worst pace

by JKlugh 4/6/2015 7:46:05 PM
Apparently you can still hit home runs at CBP. The Phillies just don't.

by Bob Brookover via twitter 4/6/2015 7:48:10 PM
Hamels get Pedroia to ground out and will hit 50 pitches this inning.

by JKlugh 4/6/2015 7:48:56 PM
Make that 1st and 3rd inning HR, 2 walks (8th hitter) and 3-0 to pitcher? Maybe Cole Hamels doesn't want to pitch for Boston. #Phillies

by Marcus Hayes via twitter 4/6/2015 7:51:02 PM
I don't recommend any analysis of Betts/Hamels right now unless you are prepared to be immolated by hot takes.

by JKlugh 4/6/2015 7:52:08 PM
Howard went after a foul ball in the camera well and could not come up with it. All cameras are okay

by JKlugh 4/6/2015 7:53:36 PM
Hamels is at 60 pitches with 2 outs in the third inning.

by Ryan Lawrence via twitter 4/6/2015 7:54:10 PM
Sandoval bonks himself on the head for going down 0-2 on Hamels

by JKlugh 4/6/2015 7:55:23 PM

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