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Originally Posted by dauls

Oh sht! We're in a big fg hole now, trailing 3-1 in the NLCS.

Halladay-Lincecum again in Game 5.

If we win that and get the Giants back East, will Oswalt be 100% ready to start Game 6? I was surprised to see him pitching in the 9th on Wednesday.

The moment I saw Oswalt head for the mound and Lidge stay behind, I knew two things: the Giants would win and Manuel had justed screwed Game 6, if there is a Game 6.

Go Giants!

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Hopfully it'll be an undedog worldseries (Texas,San Francisco)

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Originally Posted by smc

The moment I saw Oswalt head for the mound and Lidge stay behind, I knew two things: the Giants would win and Manuel had justed screwed Game 6, if there is a Game 6.

Go Giants!

I know Brad Lidge still isn't pitching as well as he did in 2008, but what was Manuel's plan? Was he expecting extra innings and only prepared to send in Lidge once the Phillies' offense had scored some runs?

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Originally Posted by dauls

I know Brad Lidge still isn't pitching as well as he did in 2008, but what was Manuel's plan? Was he expecting extra innings and only prepared to send in Lidge once the Phillies' offense had scored some runs?

I assume asking what was in Manuel's head is a rhetorical question. I, for one, would not deign to understand any of the thinking of a man who would choose to become the manager or coach of any sports team in Philadelphia. I mean, dealing with the players is fine, but those fans! [Note to self: Insert standard Jen and dauls disclaimer here.] Really, why not just jump in front of a bus and get it over with?

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Originally Posted by dauls

I know Brad Lidge still isn't pitching as well as he did in 2008, but what was Manuel's plan? Was he expecting extra innings and only prepared to send in Lidge once the Phillies' offense had scored some runs?

No offence, but Manuel's been out-managed on more than one occasion this series. I personally would have gone with Halladay in game #4 rather than go the route Manuel did.

Also, in another piece of bad news, the Yankees won game #5 7-2. Thankfully the Rangers still have a 3-2 game lead. I think they will win game #6. This may be better for them than winning game #5 as they will now win at home!