The Phillies may have clinched playoff berth, but they’re not the only ones finding out what goes on afterward.  The Lehigh Valley IronPigs are also working their way toward a trophy, so join us as we chronicle their march to victory with astonishing bias.

Nate Bump took the mound for Game 2 of the International League playoff series between the Lehigh Valley IronPigs and the Columbus Shitbirds with no idea that he would not be awarded a victory on account of a horrendous screwjob.

With a runner on first, Bump hurled a 1-2 pitch that appeared to be a called third strike, but was deemed a ball, probably to spare batter Argenis Reyes’ feelings.  Either that or the umpires were instructed to do what they could to stretch the playoff series as long as possible in order to keep that sweet, sweet Triple-A money rolling in. (more…)

How good are you at running while holding a folding chair, or explaining rules to 45,000 screaming lunatics?  Several girls from Pennsylvania and Jersey are about to have these exact merits tested as the Phillies give you, the rational fan, a chance to select the last 2011 ball girl.  And don’t forget to shop at Macy’s; the preferred discount department store of pistol-wielding shoplifters!

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