Last weekend, the Phillies”traveled” to Philadelphia for their weekend series “at” Toronto. Prior to the games, we knew the Phillies would bat in the top of the order and the game would follow American League rules using the designated hitter, even though they were playing in their home park. To further sell the idea that these were “away” games, the Phillies even wore their road uniforms, but the teams did not go so far as to switch dugouts nor did the concessions sell typical Canadian baseball fare. Although, that’s probably the same as American baseball fare at this point.

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The World Cup is a cool idea. It’s like the World Baseball Classic, but with motivated American players. However, after seeing this U.S. team play four games all of which were tied at the 90 minute mark, I have to say I’m not impressed. You people who were so thrilled by the U.S. performance need to explain it to me because I just don’t get it. Fifty percent of their games ended with NO winner. Do you know the only way that happens in baseball? If the game is cancelled due to rain (or snow… stupid Colorado). Those games are later made up… and someone WINS. Because that’s what is supposed to happen at the end of a competitive sporting event.

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We’re starting a few minutes behind today, but should be caught up in a hurry. Alright… no spoilers people.

Also be sure to check out other World Cup coverage on My Latest Distraction after the game.

LIVE coverage begins here:

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We are without our resident World Cup expert for the US team’s final play-in game versus Algeria. I’ll do my best to keep up. A win for the US gets them into the knockout round. A tie makes things complicated for advancement, and no one wants to see another of those anyway.

Check out other World Cup coverage on My Latest Distraction before the game.

LIVE coverage begins here:

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On Wednesday June 9th, Mayor Nutter proclaimed Saturday June 12, 2010, Monsterly Love Day in Philadelphia. Why? Because Saturday night, June 12 2010, Advance Auto Parts Monster Truck Jam descended on Lincoln Financial Field for a night of dirt track destruction!

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