The Eagles broke training camp in Lehigh yesterday and kicked off what is known is some quarters as the ‘Lehigh 500’ – the mad dash down the Northeast Extension of the Blue Route and the return to Philadelphia.
That’s what passes for news with the Eagles these days.
No one really seems to care. Oh, they take a peek to see how Kevin Kolb is progressing. They continue to wonder if the defense can stop anybody. But for the most part, what was once unthinkable is now fact. Call us when the regular season starts. The Eagles are an afterthought.
This is now the Phillies’ town.
The Fightin’s will do something tonight that almost defies belief.
They will entertain their 100th consecutive sold-out crowd at their little palace, Citizens Bank Park.
The Phillies are now the darlings of a new generation, many of whom never stepped foot in archaic Veterans Stadium.
“The Bank” is now much more than a sporting venue. It is a destination point.
In short, Citizens Bank Park is hot. In the summer, it is now the place to be. Every night’s a party.
Of course, it helps that the Phillies are also red-hot at home as they make another push toward a post-season berth.
The Phils have now won 20 of their last 25 games. Even better for the home fans, they have now won 17 of their last 19 games at Citizens Bank Park since July 8.
In other words, Citizens Bank Park has been a non-stop party for most of the summer.
Last night the Phils continued to get huge efforts from guys who have been injured or otherwise struggled. Jimmy Rollins looks like he’s getting his groove back. He stroked three hits, including a home run, to lead the Phils over the Giants again. The win boosts their lead in the NL Wild Card race to two games.
There’s really only one problem. No one has bothered to tell the Braves about the Phils’ plans. Atlanta keeps winning, coming from behind in the ninth again last night, as they cling to a two-and-a-half game lead in the NL East. The two teams have six dates left on their calendars, including the last three games of the regular season in Atlanta.
In the meantime, the Phils will let the good times roll, and watch the turnstiles at Citizens Bank Park whirl in a blur of sell-outs previous Phils’ teams could only dream of.
That’s what passes for news with the Eagles these days.
No one really seems to care. Oh, they take a peek to see how Kevin Kolb is progressing. They continue to wonder if the defense can stop anybody. But for the most part, what was once unthinkable is now fact. Call us when the regular season starts. The Eagles are an afterthought.
This is now the Phillies’ town.
The Fightin’s will do something tonight that almost defies belief.
They will entertain their 100th consecutive sold-out crowd at their little palace, Citizens Bank Park.
The Phillies are now the darlings of a new generation, many of whom never stepped foot in archaic Veterans Stadium.
“The Bank” is now much more than a sporting venue. It is a destination point.
In short, Citizens Bank Park is hot. In the summer, it is now the place to be. Every night’s a party.
Of course, it helps that the Phillies are also red-hot at home as they make another push toward a post-season berth.
The Phils have now won 20 of their last 25 games. Even better for the home fans, they have now won 17 of their last 19 games at Citizens Bank Park since July 8.
In other words, Citizens Bank Park has been a non-stop party for most of the summer.
Last night the Phils continued to get huge efforts from guys who have been injured or otherwise struggled. Jimmy Rollins looks like he’s getting his groove back. He stroked three hits, including a home run, to lead the Phils over the Giants again. The win boosts their lead in the NL Wild Card race to two games.
There’s really only one problem. No one has bothered to tell the Braves about the Phils’ plans. Atlanta keeps winning, coming from behind in the ninth again last night, as they cling to a two-and-a-half game lead in the NL East. The two teams have six dates left on their calendars, including the last three games of the regular season in Atlanta.
In the meantime, the Phils will let the good times roll, and watch the turnstiles at Citizens Bank Park whirl in a blur of sell-outs previous Phils’ teams could only dream of.
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