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The_Myth · 09-14-2019, 04:57 PM

March 4, 1985

Our first spring game is today against the Cubs.

Game 1985-ST-1: Jack Russell Stadium - Cubs 7, Phillies 2 / 0-1

Three runs in four innings for Kelly Downs, as the kids get the first run through the rotation. Jeff Stone doubles.

March 5, 1985

Game 1985-ST-2: Osceola County Stadium - Phillies 4, Astros 3 / 1-1

Glenn Wilson homers. John McLarnan puts up a stinker, giving up a three-run Curtis Burke home run in the ninth.

March 6, 1985

Game 1985-ST-3: Jack Russell Stadium - Phillies 5, Pirates 4 / 2-1

Not the best start to Donnie Moore’s spring (0.2 IP, 4 H, 1 BB, 3 ER). Joe Johnson pitches well (4.0 IP, 5 H, 1 ER), while Bobby Brown smashes a home run. Paul Molitor adds two hits.

Jamie Easterly now says the Brewers have a better offer out there. We go with an option of $240K after the minor league deal.

March 7, 1985

Game 1985-ST-4: Al Lopez Field - Phillies 6, Reds 4 / 3-1

Paul Assenmacher has a hard time in the ninth; meanwhile, Rip Rollins tosses two scoreless. Bobby Brown doubles.

March 8, 1985

Game 1985-ST-5: Jack Russell Stadium - Braves 1, Phillies 0 / 3-2

A single run in the second is all the Braves need, while we only get two hits off Atlanta. Three strikeouts in 1.1 innings from Don Carman.

March 9, 1985

The MLB rotation joins in to start building up their counts.

Game 1985-ST-6: Al Lang Field - Phillies 3, Cardinals 2 / 4-2

Mike Schmidt gets going with a double and a homer. Jeff Stone walks twice and swipes two bags. Steve Carlton goes four strong, and Rich Gaynor guts through two. Kelly Downs gets in an inning of relief and pitches well (2 K).

Meanwhile, Jamie Easterly signed. He immediately heads to Clearwater, and to counter, we send Steve Witt to minor league camp.

March 10, 1985

Game 1985-ST-7: Jack Russell Stadium - Giants 3, Phillies 2 / 4-3

Jamie Easterly gets three innings at the end of the game, and he only allows a walk. Jeff Stone with two hits - he keeps rolling.

March 11, 1985

Game 1985-ST-8: Al Lang Field - Mets 2, Phillies 0 / 4-4

Darryl Strawberry’s two-run double off Charles Hudson is the game. Meanwhile, Tug McGraw injures his hamstring and will sit a few days.

March 12, 1985

Game 1985-ST-9: Jack Russell Stadium - Padres 5, Phillies 2 / 4-5

Not a great day for Kevin Gross or Bill Campbell, but two more hits for Jeff Stone, plus Mike Diaz’s first spring home run. Also, another injury: Rip Rollins is down with forearm soreness - a few days.

March 13, 1985

Off to Vero Beach, Dodgertown, to meet Blue.

Game 1985-ST-10: Holman Stadium - Dodgers 12, Phillies 7 / 4-6

Scott Sanderson allows five runs in the first three, then Bob Long surrenders five in 1.2 IP. Mike LaValliere collects two doubles, while Paul Molitor gets two hits of his own.

March 14, 1985

Game 1985-ST-11: Jack Russell Stadium - Expos 2, Phillies 1 / 4-7

Just a couple hits in this one as John McLarnan gives up both runs in the sixth.

March 15, 1985

Game 1985-ST-12: Payne Park - Phillies 6, Cubs 1 / 5-7

Good pitching from just about everyone today (John Denny, Joe Johnson, Kenneth Walker, Jamie Easterly). Paul Molitor hits his first spring home run, while Glenn Wilson collects two singles.

March 16, 1985

Off day. Starting to cycle out players who don’t need playing time anymore this spring. Still undecided with the last few spots on the 25-man roster.

09-14-2019, 04:57 PM	#82
The_Myth Minors (Double A) Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: World Posts: 172	March 4, 1985 Our first spring game is today against the Cubs. Game 1985-ST-1: Jack Russell Stadium - Cubs 7, Phillies 2 / 0-1 Three runs in four innings for Kelly Downs, as the kids get the first run through the rotation. Jeff Stone doubles. March 5, 1985 Game 1985-ST-2: Osceola County Stadium - Phillies 4, Astros 3 / 1-1 Glenn Wilson homers. John McLarnan puts up a stinker, giving up a three-run Curtis Burke home run in the ninth. March 6, 1985 Game 1985-ST-3: Jack Russell Stadium - Phillies 5, Pirates 4 / 2-1 Not the best start to Donnie Moore’s spring (0.2 IP, 4 H, 1 BB, 3 ER). Joe Johnson pitches well (4.0 IP, 5 H, 1 ER), while Bobby Brown smashes a home run. Paul Molitor adds two hits. Jamie Easterly now says the Brewers have a better offer out there. We go with an option of $240K after the minor league deal. March 7, 1985 Game 1985-ST-4: Al Lopez Field - Phillies 6, Reds 4 / 3-1 Paul Assenmacher has a hard time in the ninth; meanwhile, Rip Rollins tosses two scoreless. Bobby Brown doubles. March 8, 1985 Game 1985-ST-5: Jack Russell Stadium - Braves 1, Phillies 0 / 3-2 A single run in the second is all the Braves need, while we only get two hits off Atlanta. Three strikeouts in 1.1 innings from Don Carman. March 9, 1985 The MLB rotation joins in to start building up their counts. Game 1985-ST-6: Al Lang Field - Phillies 3, Cardinals 2 / 4-2 Mike Schmidt gets going with a double and a homer. Jeff Stone walks twice and swipes two bags. Steve Carlton goes four strong, and Rich Gaynor guts through two. Kelly Downs gets in an inning of relief and pitches well (2 K). Meanwhile, Jamie Easterly signed. He immediately heads to Clearwater, and to counter, we send Steve Witt to minor league camp. March 10, 1985 Game 1985-ST-7: Jack Russell Stadium - Giants 3, Phillies 2 / 4-3 Jamie Easterly gets three innings at the end of the game, and he only allows a walk. Jeff Stone with two hits - he keeps rolling. March 11, 1985 Game 1985-ST-8: Al Lang Field - Mets 2, Phillies 0 / 4-4 Darryl Strawberry’s two-run double off Charles Hudson is the game. Meanwhile, Tug McGraw injures his hamstring and will sit a few days. March 12, 1985 Game 1985-ST-9: Jack Russell Stadium - Padres 5, Phillies 2 / 4-5 Not a great day for Kevin Gross or Bill Campbell, but two more hits for Jeff Stone, plus Mike Diaz’s first spring home run. Also, another injury: Rip Rollins is down with forearm soreness - a few days. March 13, 1985 Off to Vero Beach, Dodgertown, to meet Blue. Game 1985-ST-10: Holman Stadium - Dodgers 12, Phillies 7 / 4-6 Scott Sanderson allows five runs in the first three, then Bob Long surrenders five in 1.2 IP. Mike LaValliere collects two doubles, while Paul Molitor gets two hits of his own. March 14, 1985 Game 1985-ST-11: Jack Russell Stadium - Expos 2, Phillies 1 / 4-7 Just a couple hits in this one as John McLarnan gives up both runs in the sixth. March 15, 1985 Game 1985-ST-12: Payne Park - Phillies 6, Cubs 1 / 5-7 Good pitching from just about everyone today (John Denny, Joe Johnson, Kenneth Walker, Jamie Easterly). Paul Molitor hits his first spring home run, while Glenn Wilson collects two singles. March 16, 1985 Off day. Starting to cycle out players who don’t need playing time anymore this spring. Still undecided with the last few spots on the 25-man roster.