Fall Classic – Game 6 – Phillies At Yankees
By Rabble Rouser Reverend Amy on November 4, 2009 at 6:45 PM in Current Affairs
Monday night, the Phillies did what they needed to do – they won. They got to AJ Burnett early on, forcing Burnett out before he had completed 3 innings. Unfortunately, many Yankee fans were not surprised by this, having grown familiar with his hot and cold performances. In just 2 2/3 innings, Chase Utley hit a 3 run homer (the first homer that was not a solo shot), with one of the runners on base having been walked by Burnett. Ultimately, Burnett was responsible for 6 runs, all earned.
The Yankees bats were slow to warm up, but just like Sunday’s game, they made a game of it. Had Yankees reliever Phil Coke not given up a second home run to Chase Utley, as well as one by Raul Ibanez, the outcome may have been different. The second Chase Utley home run proved to be the difference in the game, and tied him with Reggie Jackson’s World Series record of five. Ironically, Utley’s regular season .282 BA and 31 HRs would not have indicated he would have joined such elite company as Yankee Great Jackson with his five home runs, but that’s baseball. And that’s Utley, who has kept his team in this Series with his bat and defense on the field.
The Yankees, down 8-2 came storming back, and had a chance to tie the game in the 9th with Johnny Damon coming through yet again. Unfortunately for the Yankees, Mark Teixeira’s slumping at the plate continued, and Madson struck him out for the save. The series now stands at 3-2, with the Yankees looking to clinch their 27th World Series Championship as they return home to Yankee Stadium tonight.
Speaking of Chase Utley, I just have to ask this: what is up with his hair? I assure you, I am not the only one who is asking. In case you don’t know what I am talking about, check it out:
It reminds me of a “Little Rascals” show I saw when I was a child in which how Alfalfa did his hair was revealed. He took down a big can of lard, scooped a huge handful out, and plopped it right down on top of his head. At least according to the article linked above, Utley uses a gel product so he doesn’t get hat hair. Sure. Because the lard look is SO much better…Dude – go with the hat hair already. Anyway, the man can hit, that much is certain, though why the Yankees continue to pitch to him is NOT. (Walk the man already!)
And speaking of pitchers, up for the Phillies tonight is Pedro Martinez, of “Yankees Are My Daddy” fame. He is hoping that he shows the Yankees who THEIR daddy is. In their last meeting, the Yankees prevailed, winning 3 -1 in Game 2. Martinez, pitching on regular rest, will work to get the Phillies to Game 7.
On the Yankees side is Andy Pettitte, who hopes to lead the Yankees to their 27th World Series Championship tonight. He already holds the postseason win record at 17, having picked up his last one in Game 3 against the Phillies. He struggled in that game, giving up 4 runs, but the Yankee bats managed to get him the win despite his shaky outing. The Yankees will strive to get him his 18th win, even though he is pitching on short rest, to clinch the Series.
Here is what Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports has to say about the match-up, and the games in general:
One thing is for sure, this will be another nail-biter for fans of both teams. Who will prevail, Martinez or Pettitte? Will Chase Utley smack another home run? Will Mark Teixiera finally get his bat going? Tune in tonight at 7:57pm on Fox (ugh – McCarver and Buck again) to see if the Series ends tonight, or if the drama continues tomorrow.
As always, I hope to see y’all here, Yankees and Phillie fans both!
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