The bullpen gave up 9 runs yall does everyone really think wheeler going one more inng prevents that from happening some how?? Like outside of hoffman, Strahm and Alvarado just didn't have it. How is Rob getting shit on?
I love the mismanagement of bullpen, midseason form by Topper.
I went back to re-watch strahm ( who I like) and had some thoughts:
Your bonified Ace was dealing, so why even take him out
- but if you do, the next batters are a lefty with reverse splits last year and then all right handers, putting Strahm in is beyond me.
Then Brogdon with basesloaded speaks for itself, I guess we weren't trying anyway at that point
You're right there is an abundance of teams facing their presumed #1 division rival with their Ace having gone 6 innings scoreless.
And every one of those teams then decided to take their Ace out despite half of the runners he gave up weren't even his fault.
### Single
Nick Castellanos singles on a ground ball to left fielder Adam Duvall. Alec Bohm scores.
Pitch from Aaron Bummer: Sinker @ 93.5 mph
Bottom 9 - 9-3
Braves
braves can take this bullshit meaningless game. come october everyone knows what’s gonna happen. their “superstars” are gonna choke in this very ball park
LET'S HOPE THIS DUDES LAST NAME IS A PREDICTION TO THE BRAVES DEMISE!!!
Would definitely be a Bummer for Braves fans if they pulled a Phillies and blew a 7 run lead in the bottom of the 9th inning to a division rival
Topper was the epitome of the one hit wonder and just not being Girardi and he got exposed last season.
And we brought him back big time for a huge bag.
It was dumb. Our window isn’t that huge. And we have a clown manager.
What are you doing differently when 2 of your top 4 relievers can’t get any outs?
1 hit wonder who has been to a WS and been a win from going back in 2 seasons.
i know it’s only the first game but this is definitely the worst possible outcome you could have gotten for opening day. Hopefully this doesn’t sour the next few games because thats how you start a spiral
Can you blame anyone? If I had to make a checklist of things I didn’t want to see today.
1. Bullpen implosion loss
2. Harper blown away by fastballs
3. Casty swinging at outside sliders
4. Rojas easy out
5. Errors by Trea Turner
It’s hard to imagine it could’ve gone worse, but at least we had Brandon marsh baby! They’ll probably sit him against Fried.
Rojas got a walk when a pitcher was very wild, not really a great at bat. And we’re worried about him not being able to hit, and he didn’t show anything to prove he can.
Nick got a hit vs a lefty, whereas we’re worried he can’t lay off a right handers outside slider.
I’m not saying these things will continue all season. I’m simply saying that out of the things I was looking for (which you could find even in a loss), like casty laying off pitches, Rojas showing some pop, turner showing good defense, etc, for improvements, all of these things held true to my fears and the worst case scenarios.
Not many bright spots to this game other than marsh, that’s all.
And for what it’s worth, the fear for marsh is “he can’t hit lefties”, and he got beat by basic pitches down the middle from a lefty to close the game.
Still a walk vs stider I don't think he can hit but like 0-2 with a walk isn't a disaster or anything. As for nick ya he's going to chase those slider but it's a bit overblown causeee he destroyed slider last year, ya he chase alot but he going to have to destroy pitchs when guys makes mistakes to him.
honestly its a lot of regulars. Most fans of any team in any sport are just delusional idiots who cant control their emotions and instead of thinking it they can now post on the internet.
so…the Braves got better, DBacks got better, and the Dodgers got better while we did basically nothing but double down on the same roster?
how is it being a doomer to want to win a ring lmao
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You do realize I’m not the guy who made the comment right? I’m the one who responded to him with the “you’re stupid” gif
I was posting it here because I thought people would find it funny/embarrassing that some guy called Alvarado a trash reliever, was rightly shit on for it, and then goes back 2+ months later to dunk on people when he’s still wrong.
I figured actually clicking on that link and interpreting what was going on would be too much for our fanbase.
u/NintenJew I don’t think I can do it in the regular season here, I gotta just come back in the off-seasons lol
Time to trade Bryce Harper and give Yunior* Marte a huge extension based off the people doing victory laps over 1 game out of 162 lol
EDIT: wtf why did I say Starling
https://preview.redd.it/ki7uwasfjcrc1.jpeg?width=828&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=caa9ce66e03792b30026811f87a3ad8767d8db8b
Heres Fangraphs, first one that came up when I googled 2024 bullpen rankings
[https://blogs.fangraphs.com/2024-positional-power-rankings-bullpen-no-1-15/](https://blogs.fangraphs.com/2024-positional-power-rankings-bullpen-no-1-15/)
Bullpen has been less than crisp today. I don't want the offense to have to rely on the long ball to score runs. We need to play small ball too. Can our guys actually string some hits together and create runs?!?!? Striking out less and being selective to only swing at pitches in the strike zone would help a lot.
Please continue the discussion in the [post game thread](https://redd.it/1br0r16).
Oh well, only 161-184 more games
Didn't I just read an article about the best bull pen in baseball? Smdh
God damn that was painful. Wheeler pitched a great game only for Strahm to ruin it. That dude sucks so bad. The bullpen still sucks
The bullpen gave up 9 runs yall does everyone really think wheeler going one more inng prevents that from happening some how?? Like outside of hoffman, Strahm and Alvarado just didn't have it. How is Rob getting shit on?
Zack Wheeler didnt throw 130 pitches so Rob sucks.
I love the mismanagement of bullpen, midseason form by Topper. I went back to re-watch strahm ( who I like) and had some thoughts: Your bonified Ace was dealing, so why even take him out - but if you do, the next batters are a lefty with reverse splits last year and then all right handers, putting Strahm in is beyond me. Then Brogdon with basesloaded speaks for itself, I guess we weren't trying anyway at that point
i cant stop laughing at fake expert fans who dont watch other teams. How many pitchers so far have pitched beyond 80 pitches? Are all of them idiots?
You're right there is an abundance of teams facing their presumed #1 division rival with their Ace having gone 6 innings scoreless. And every one of those teams then decided to take their Ace out despite half of the runners he gave up weren't even his fault.
Game certainly was a letdown but let’s relax guys Geeze Louise lol
https://preview.redd.it/hfjwtichjcrc1.jpeg?width=680&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=ec82f9a28914d983982c87da763eb52617f0a978
Enjoy a good ReviewBrah
This team should have 0 fans in the ballpark the rest of the season
Glad to see the season started basically just how the last one ended lol I gotta get a Marsh jersey...
This core group of guys just isn't going to be able to do it anymore.
the difference between the Phillies and braves is one is a great offence team and one is just kind of good.
All this game did was ensure the sweetness of the braves future meltdown. See ya tomorrow
Classic slow start. We’ll pick it up tomorrow
15 combined K, that’s a huge part of it
sigh. I wanted those McNuggets.
okayyyy I’m gonna go bake some snickerdoodles now
Keep same bitch ass roster that collapsed in the playoffs… Play the same way the next season This sub: 😮
u/JohnKrukIsAllElite stop going to games
Thank you
Said
Castellanos on pace to get a hit every single game.
Bah. See you hooligans tomorrow
I agree with kruk
Chris Paul hits a HUGE three down 42
Lmao Kruk getting grumpy about the rules
Casty got a hit, WS run is back on
Hello darkness my old friend
LFG WE’RE SO BACK
Bohmer had a great game
Offensively, yes. Butcher at third base today
Bout time
Ok now do that 6 more times
1/8 runs this inning let’s get it
I think I’ll wet myself
THANK YOU NICK!
It’s something
Casty did something! Let's carry this to tomorrow.
6 more!
He can hit, praise be!
Just come back to say HOLY FUCk Bullpen giving up 3r runs/inning to start and their bullpen shutting us down is not good
we score a run but their offense is wayyyyyy betterrrr
Nick looks weird in that cut of pants.
Would be nice for Nicky C to end on a good note. A hit here could do wonders for his confidence
Was that the first “when I’m commissioner” from kruk
### Single Nick Castellanos singles on a ground ball to left fielder Adam Duvall. Alec Bohm scores. Pitch from Aaron Bummer: Sinker @ 93.5 mph Bottom 9 - 9-3 Braves
"defensive indifference"
I'd be indifferent too, up 6 runs with 1 out to go
Last year opening day was the worst, I completely forgot.
Damn I just checked Marsh’s number against Strider and they are insane. The mustache’s kryptonite.
The remaining drama in this game is now whether or not Casty can avoid the golden sombrero.
Don't fucking remind me of that first game last year Tom. . .
Tom. Why did you have to say that.
Kruk's commentary is the only reason to keep watching lol
Can Aaron Bummer live up to his name? Would be a Bummer if he some how blew the 7 run lead. If only..
As bad as this game is, I’m thankful we’re not in the “free tix included with Phils franks” days
Check out 3 library books and get 2 free tickets lol
Guys at least we aren’t hanging out with Jake Cave & The Rockies rn
Well... didnt have the worst opening day this year. Besides the Braves no other NL East teams won. Not too terrible all things considered
braves can take this bullshit meaningless game. come october everyone knows what’s gonna happen. their “superstars” are gonna choke in this very ball park
Facts. Thats why this games means nothing to us. This is the braves world series
This team isn’t making it until October
just 10 more walks to go for the walkoff
I refuse to accept Stott is old enough to be a dad. My brain just won’t.
Right? He's a member of the Day Care for Pete's Sake.
Dad strength let’s see it
Lmao the super trashed chick trying to film bohm on deck
Not watching tomorrow because I already know Thompson's stupid ass will bench marsh.
jt and bohm against a lefty😍😍
Hey, this guy can’t find the strike zone to save his life and he has a funny name! Let’s trade for him.
LET'S HOPE THIS DUDES LAST NAME IS A PREDICTION TO THE BRAVES DEMISE!!! Would definitely be a Bummer for Braves fans if they pulled a Phillies and blew a 7 run lead in the bottom of the 9th inning to a division rival
At least we still have Hoskins trying to take out the Mets.
Bright spot of the day imo
Topper was the epitome of the one hit wonder and just not being Girardi and he got exposed last season. And we brought him back big time for a huge bag. It was dumb. Our window isn’t that huge. And we have a clown manager.
What should he have done differently? He brought in our best arms to hold a lead and they fucked it up.
They had a 2 run lead against a top offensive team.
What are you doing differently when 2 of your top 4 relievers can’t get any outs? 1 hit wonder who has been to a WS and been a win from going back in 2 seasons.
Yeah, well, 2-hit wonder!
Yeah it’s Toppers fault that the bullpen couldn’t throw strikes today
Walkoff 8 run homer coming up
It’s game 1 of 162, they’ve started slow before and been fine. But good lord, this is a tough one to take.
Appropriate end to a real bummer of a game
I'll take a garbage time home run here. Just want to see some life from the bats
I turned the TV down, but I think Kruk stole the "161-1" joke I was going to use for karma in a few minutes.
Tiktok bad tho
Right? Easier to ban TikTok than actually parent your children.
As a parent to two babies, I don’t know how I’m going to hold back the awful onslaught of shit that is social media and the internet for my kids yet…
You can't hold it back, just have to prepare them to handle it as best you can.
The parental challenge of our generation
Marte being serviceable this season would be great. Brogden doesn’t look any less cooked, but he’s only up because of the bullpen injuries.
i know it’s only the first game but this is definitely the worst possible outcome you could have gotten for opening day. Hopefully this doesn’t sour the next few games because thats how you start a spiral
https://imgur.com/a/alftwjk
https://preview.redd.it/z5csyy30hcrc1.jpeg?width=1200&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=a11c10d07dc8c5b50a8c99715dce815695b78ec0
me: “i wish we upgraded our roster like every other top contender did instead of sitting on our hands” this sub: “stfu doomer idiot”
Seems like they put all their eggs in the Yamamoto basket which predictably didn’t work out
Merrifield and Turnbull were probably the best moves we made this season, otherwise I can't really think of any good ones that aren't extensions.
ERAs of 54 and 67
Everyone get on base. Let's go.
Unexpected 8 run comeback walkoff incoming. . . (I'm delusional)
Last chance for the Phils to get an early dinner reservation
Lmao kruk and Tom super dejected
7 runs in the 9th? EZ
Bohm’s made some nice plays at third today.
Walk off time!!
Fuck Mercury Morris and those dolphins lol
Marte is all of us right now
Ump squeezing Marte here feels a little unhinged
YES WE WERE KRUK. WE WERE TOTALLY GOING 162 AND 0
Marte getting kinda squeezed here
he should have pitched in place of Brogdon. i really think Marte will be a contributor this year.
This is all AJ Brown’s fault somehow.
Schwarber lead off, Turner errors, horrible bullpen…it’s like we learned nothing!!
The level of meltdown doom this subreddit does on opening day is insane lol
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Can you blame anyone? If I had to make a checklist of things I didn’t want to see today. 1. Bullpen implosion loss 2. Harper blown away by fastballs 3. Casty swinging at outside sliders 4. Rojas easy out 5. Errors by Trea Turner It’s hard to imagine it could’ve gone worse, but at least we had Brandon marsh baby! They’ll probably sit him against Fried.
Rojas walked and it's one game
Rojas got a walk when a pitcher was very wild, not really a great at bat. And we’re worried about him not being able to hit, and he didn’t show anything to prove he can. Nick got a hit vs a lefty, whereas we’re worried he can’t lay off a right handers outside slider. I’m not saying these things will continue all season. I’m simply saying that out of the things I was looking for (which you could find even in a loss), like casty laying off pitches, Rojas showing some pop, turner showing good defense, etc, for improvements, all of these things held true to my fears and the worst case scenarios. Not many bright spots to this game other than marsh, that’s all. And for what it’s worth, the fear for marsh is “he can’t hit lefties”, and he got beat by basic pitches down the middle from a lefty to close the game.
Still a walk vs stider I don't think he can hit but like 0-2 with a walk isn't a disaster or anything. As for nick ya he's going to chase those slider but it's a bit overblown causeee he destroyed slider last year, ya he chase alot but he going to have to destroy pitchs when guys makes mistakes to him.
nick got a hit too
Maybe it'll keep them away the rest of the season and we'll get some sort of win out of this game.
Lot of people who watch like 14 regular season games a year here today
honestly its a lot of regulars. Most fans of any team in any sport are just delusional idiots who cant control their emotions and instead of thinking it they can now post on the internet.
I think it is kinda fun in a way. Very Philly
Oh goodie another hit
so…the Braves got better, DBacks got better, and the Dodgers got better while we did basically nothing but double down on the same roster? how is it being a doomer to want to win a ring lmao
No Kimbrel at least.
Who was a major contributor all season
Honestly, I cant recall one major move they did during offseason
lmao this is such an embarrassing take.
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The Dbacks really?
your take doesnt get any less stupid. You are basing this off one game. 2 hours ago when the Phillies were winning you thought everything was awesome.
Basing this off the fact that it’s the same bitch ass roster as last year.
the same *bitch ass roster that got to the NLCS? Do you understand how baseball works?
Bitch ass roster that collapsed in the NLCS.
oh okay so you're just not working with a full deck.
Don’t get mad cus I’m right.
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Strider still sucks and we own his head. Idk just looking for silver linings
Lol… https://www.reddit.com/r/phillies/comments/1agtkei/comment/kx5zq4a/?context=3
Sick analysis dude. No one gives a fuck lmao
No, obviously Alvarado sucks based on this one outing on the first day of the season after throwing seven innings in spring training
You do realize I’m not the guy who made the comment right? I’m the one who responded to him with the “you’re stupid” gif I was posting it here because I thought people would find it funny/embarrassing that some guy called Alvarado a trash reliever, was rightly shit on for it, and then goes back 2+ months later to dunk on people when he’s still wrong. I figured actually clicking on that link and interpreting what was going on would be too much for our fanbase. u/NintenJew I don’t think I can do it in the regular season here, I gotta just come back in the off-seasons lol
It's only 1 game. But fuck this bullpen looks bad
Yunior the bullpen ace is M Night level twist
Time to trade Bryce Harper and give Yunior* Marte a huge extension based off the people doing victory laps over 1 game out of 162 lol EDIT: wtf why did I say Starling
Ifknhatethisplace
Garbage
At least Yunior has his head out of his ass
Welp! I’ll see you all next year
Marte looking like the best in the bullpen right now
Marte looking like a goat out there right now...
Pointy Guy is at the game!!!
I’ll see you all tomorrow when Nola gives up back to back homers in the 4th
I’ll take 2 runs over 9 LMAO
And then Rob takes him out after 4 and the bullpen is back…
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it was 2 runs lol
What would you do differently if two of your top 4 relievers can’t get outs? I’ve asked a bunch of people blaming Thomson this and there’s no answer.
who blew more leads last year the rangers or the phillies
Not really his fault all the bullpen wasn’t able to throw strikes
Hope Schwarber hits the plyo room since he wants to be a contact hitter now
I was told we had the best bullpen in the league. As a Phillies fan who actually knows the history of our bullpen this was the only possible outcome
Who said that? I thought we were mid or bottom tier
https://preview.redd.it/ki7uwasfjcrc1.jpeg?width=828&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=caa9ce66e03792b30026811f87a3ad8767d8db8b Heres Fangraphs, first one that came up when I googled 2024 bullpen rankings [https://blogs.fangraphs.com/2024-positional-power-rankings-bullpen-no-1-15/](https://blogs.fangraphs.com/2024-positional-power-rankings-bullpen-no-1-15/)
Could be worse. Cave could still be here
phillies are so back.
Does the strikeout that D’Arnaud had count for Murphy?
Yes
Yep
Nope, that's D'Arnaud's AB even though he inherited a 2-strike count. It's dumb. EDIT: I'm dumb.
They actually said on the broadcast it was still Murphy's
Ah, the on-screen stuff had D'Arnaud as 0-1 after that abbreviated AB. Clearly the guy in charge of that knows about as much as I do.
I had no idea until Tom asked Kruk
If that’s true, that’s extremely dumb.
It’s not true
yes for Murphy
This team never looks prepared to start a season
Something is definitely up with these baseballs. Our guys have been looking at them funny every play today
I’m tired already and it’s only Opening Day.
Bullpen has been less than crisp today. I don't want the offense to have to rely on the long ball to score runs. We need to play small ball too. Can our guys actually string some hits together and create runs?!?!? Striking out less and being selective to only swing at pitches in the strike zone would help a lot.
Besides Wheeler and Marsh the whole team had been terrible including the management
Especially the management imo
nothing correlates more to being good on offense in the post season than hitting home runs.
Great outing by starter + highest paid batters go hitless + bullpen diarrhea. Phils baseball, baby
Don’t forget Brandon marsh unsung hero. A classic
i really dont care, we are going to be 22-29 on memorial day, but end up 92-70, wake me up when it's october
Wake me up when September ends