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Friday, May 16, 2008
Werth Goes Crazy, Hits Three Homers, Knocks In Eight

Like manna from heaven, Jayson Werth has written my game story for me ...

Werth is having a historic night tonight for the Phillies. He hit a three-run home run to right field in the second inning, a grand slam to right field in the third inning and a solo homer to left-center field in the fifth inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at Citizens Bank Park.

 

That’s three homers in three at-bats.

 

That ties a franchise-record eight RBIs.

 

Four other Phillies have accomplished the feat: Kitty Bransfield (July 11, 1910 at Pittsburgh), Gavvy Cravath (Aug. 8, 1915 at Cincinnati), Willie “Puddin’ Head” Jones (Aug. 20, 1958 at St. Louis) and Mike Schmidt (April 17, 1976 at Chicago).

 

Schmidt needed 10 innings to get his eight.

 

Werth is the first Phillies player to hit three homers in a game since Sept. 3, 2006, when Ryan Howard hit three homers off Atlanta in Game 1 of a doubleheader.

Posted by Todd Zolecki @ 8:46 PM  Permalink | 11 comments
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Posted by KarenA 09:54 PM, 05/16/2008
Another great game! Werth was unbelieveable. Obviously it was helpful that his teammates got a few hits :-) A great game by our "senior" pitcher.
Posted by bski 10:18 PM, 05/16/2008
Obviously it was worth the risk to sign Werth coming off his wrist injury. The guy showed he can play and made a valuable contribution last year. This year he is showing that, given more playing time, he's got even more to give to the team.
Posted by Norma 10:19 PM, 05/16/2008
If Werth keeps this up, we might be chanting "MVP" for him! I'll be at tomorrow night's game. Eaton on the mound. Pray we keep up the offense!
Posted by bski 11:08 PM, 05/16/2008
With what Jason Werth is showing he can provide as an everyday player, he is closing the door on any remaining chance that the Phils might make a serious attempt to re-sign Pat Burrell.
Posted by davegas 04:04 AM, 05/17/2008
I'd bet money that with Burkette pitching Saturday, manager extroidenaire will play Jenkins and Victorino and sit the hot bat. Is the 'ol pitcher Moyer a machine or what?
Posted by Tede11 06:40 AM, 05/17/2008
Charlie is bright enough to play the hot bat, it's pretty much the only managerial decision he consistently makes.
Posted by phillybob 06:54 AM, 05/17/2008
The obvious move (Werth's hot run notwithstanding) is to continue to platoon, which means Jenkins starts today, BUT HOW CAN YOU SIT A GUY THAT HAD 3 DINGERS THE NIGHT BEFORE?
Posted by phillybob 06:57 AM, 05/17/2008
How about this? Give Burrell the day off, and start Jenkins in LEFT. Werth stays in the lineup, you get Jenkins in after sitting for almost a week, and you significantly upgrade your RH power off the bench for a game. ONE GAME...no more. Burrell was probably due to get a day off soon anyway, why not just move it up a little.
Posted by Clinton, NJ 09:32 AM, 05/17/2008
Good call Phillybob! Jenkins has to get in and play, its been toooooo long since he started. CAN SOMEBODY TELL ME WHY WILLIE RANDOLPH IS A COACH ON THE ALLSTAR TEAM?????? WTF!!!!!
Posted by calm weather 10:54 AM, 05/17/2008
A couple of the Toronto writers are making a big deal that Werth was in the Jays' minors system from 2000-2003 and he was traded away for Jason Fraser. Now he would lead the Jays in homers. With Purcey being sent to the minors after last night's game and James being sent to the minors by Atlanta the night before, it reminds me of the large number of times in the past three years that young or struggling pitchers are thrown against the Phils, get beat, and get sent down that night. I haven't tracked it and it would be hard to research the count, but I often read the opponents' town newspaper article(s) after a game and it happens a lot.
Posted by Norma 12:43 PM, 05/17/2008
I like your idea too, phillybob! When asked last night during the post-game press conference, Charlie seemed a little unsure as to what he would do. Maybe he'll read this blog and get his answer. LOL!
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About Todd Zolecki
Todd Zolecki is in his sixth season covering the Phillies. Born and raised in Milwaukee – he suffered through the Packers’ crushing loss to the Giants in the NFC Championship game at Lambeau Field in January – he graduated from the University of Minnesota with a journalism degree.