The Philadelphia Phillies nearly managed a World Series repeat in 2009 and are gearing up for another run at the Big Dance in the 2011 playoffs. Certified hitting-beasts Ryan Howard, Chase Utley, and Jimmy Rollins provide the best power offense in baseball while pitchers Roy Halladay, Cliff Lee, Cole Hammels, and Roy Oswalt headline an elite starting rotation and bullpen.
Driving in 153 homeruns in the 2011 regular season, fans attending both home and away games will be in for a long-ball showcase. Take in the best of MLB talent when you order your Philadelphia Phillies tickets from OnlineTickets.com today!
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After finishing at 92-70 and winning the World Series crown in 2008, there’s still plenty of fight left in the Philadelphia Phillies – a young, explosive baseball team that continues to rule the NL East Division. Though they lost a tight World Series to the New York Yankees, the energy was turned up to 11 as the Philadelphia Phillies steamrolled the MLB in 2010 for a 97-65 record on the way to the playoffs once again. The Philadelphia Phillies landed the best free agent in baseball, Cliff Lee, and managed to also retain their core talent, allowing the team to improve to a 102-60 record in 2011. The best record in baseball has earned the Phillies another trip to the NLDS.
Though the 153 homeruns did not match the prolific onslaught of 2009, the Philadelphia Phillies still rank as one of the top power-hitting teams in baseball. Ryan Howard is the master of the homer, while Case Utley, Raul Ibanez, and Hunter Pence all had double-digit homeruns as well. Beyond the highlight-reel antics of the batters, the real heart of the Philadelphia Phillies is the pitching rotation. Roy Hallady and Cliff Lee may be the two best pitchers alive, while Roy Oswalt and Cole Hammels are aces in their own right. The Phillies also have a deep bullpen to spell the starters, including closer Ryan Madison.
With the addition of Cliff Lee, along with the unmatched arsenal of bats, the Philadelphia Phillies are no longer in their seemingly-permanent underdog role. The Phillies feasted on the NL East in 2011, though the Atlanta Braves and St. Louis Cardinals put up a great fight. Even with their fine mix of veteran and young talent, the Philadelphia Phillies will have a fight on their hands in the 2011 postseason. The rival St. Louis Cardinals will face the Philadelphia Phillies in the NLDS and the Cards have a ton of momentum after making history to score the wildcard berth.
One of the best sports towns in the world, Philadelphia packs every home game for teams like the NFL Eagles, NBA 76ers, and the NHL Flyers. These loyal and knowledgeable fans are bound to turn out in record numbers to see their Philadelphia Phillies thunderous bats as the best of the MLB journey to Citizens Bank Park in 2011. Whether it’s a home game in Philadelphia or a road game on the West Coast, be sure to bring your best glove and be ready for some fly-balls when you order your premium Philadelphia Phillies tickets from OnlineTickets.com!