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10/14/08

Stairs' way to heaven

Matt Stairs hit a moon shot for the Phils in the 8th last night for the go-ahead runs in a 7-5 win. I've never seen a 5'8" dude hit a ball harder. I was watching on a non-HD 28 inch TV and the ball literally disappeared into the night. But then landed in the bleachers.

With a 3-1 series lead and Hamels going Wednesday night, the Phils need to go for the carotid (yes, the carotid. The expression has been officially changed from jugular to carotid as of late Sat night walking home from Ten Stone with Erin, Manish and Steve.)

5 comments:

Unknown said...

Where are the zoo pics???

Will said...

Dad didn't bring the camera b/c the little hinges that hold the battery compartment closed broke. so now batteries hold about 5 mins of charge and you have to use one hand to steady your shot and the other to hold batteries in. all while shouting at Owen "No, your real smile...come on -- real smile! Tinkle poops!"

Unknown said...

Is tinkle poops his pet name or is that what he is doing while you are taking his picture? Either way--probably shouldn't advertise it on your blog..just a suggestion.
I kiddie.

Will said...

tinkle poops is a phrase that makes all six year olds laugh. at 5 it was 'underpants' but since O was so used to reading about 'Captain Underpants' (an actual literary character) he got over that quickly . age 7 - 36 it's 'heinie'

Cocameister said...

Stairs completely crushed that ball. He sure doesn't look like much of an athlete, but he completely connected with that pitch.

Hey Will, Lidge has had a remarkable rebound after being on the edge of a complete Rick Ankiel-like breakdown in the past few years. He's still perfect (47 for 47) this year in saves.