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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Either way there will be strutting tonight.
I am sorry about the double post the last time.
GO PHILLIES
WOMEN WITH INTELLIGENCE AND EXPERIENCE,MEN WHO SUPPORT THEM AND COUNTRY BEFORE PARTY ALWAYS
PUMAS,BUBBAS,EQUALISTS AND THOSE PEOPLE RULE
Hey, Helenk! Another fine example of the strut! Thank you!
I guess you’re right, though the Yanks and fans will be singing, “New York, New York!”!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7qtB_XSbWw0
Here’s to a good, clean game tonight!
I have a warm and fuzzy feeling:
http://yankeeteddybear.spotsb.com/yankeeteddy.jpg
LOL - that is SO cute, Mandelay!!
Me, too, but I am NERVOUS! I just want this game started already.
I am so, so hoping Tex gets his mojo back…
Is everybody ready? Go Yankees.
I saw the Phillies’ buses again today. Considered them overlooked.
Oh, GOOD JOB, J! I was hoping you’d get a chance to do that. Whew - now I REALLY feel better!!!
Go, YANKEES!!!
Yay!
Are you kidding Amy? I kept checking the street looking for the buses. In the morning, before 12N, they were shooting 30 Rock on 56th Street and there were trailers parked where I saw the buses last week. I was worried, but the trailers were gone by 1P.
ROTFLMAO - way to go, J! Checking for the buses…I can just see you going over there telling those 30 Rock people to move their trailers so you could give the Phillies the evil eye!
You know, I bet they would!!!
I have a feeling Pettitte will not be at his strongest, which means we need every bat to produce. Texeira and Cano need to come out of their slumps.
J, I’m glad you “eyed” the Phillies buses again. Nice work.
RRR Amy, Chase Utley’s goopy hairstyle reminds me of Jason Giambi. When Jason was on the Yankees, he always slicked his hair back with grease.
The Yankees MUST win tonight. My son is performing in Arsenic & Old Lace at his school and tomorrow is opening night. If there’s a game 7, you guys will have to text me updates. I’ll be at the theater.
Hey, AL -
I’m really hoping that since Andy struggled so much in the last game, he will do better in this one. He said, in response to the 3 day rest question, that he pitched the last one after 6 days rest, and felt bad, so, you just never know.
I hope he will step it up big time for this game.
YES, Jason!! I swear, though, all I can see is that clip from “The Little Rascals.” (Oh, one thing I picked up abt Chase - he and his wife are BIG animal lovers!)
You betcha we will, but I am REALLY hoping you will be watching your son act basking in the warm glow of your favorite baseball team having just won their 27th championship!
Awww, that Derek Jeter was so cute as a little boy.
It’s only 48 degrees here. Chilly on the field, I’ll bet.
No doubt. He’s pretty darn cute as a big man, too!
Yeah, Gameday says it’s 47…
It’s nighttime. Why is Mary J Blige wearing such big sunglasses. Maybe she had cataract surgery.
Go Yankees……….Don`t want to give Tweety another tingle in his leg.
Very efficient first for the Andy Man!
Yes, yes, Mandelay. Andy looked sharp!
I’ll say. Nice!
And J, you’re hilarious!
Let’s go, DEREK!!!
GO PHILLIES!!!
I love that “BUNT” sign!
I know, right?
Well, Tex didn’t get it out, but that was a NICE swing - and it was darn close to a homer. I think that is a good sign.
Hey, Sandy! Welcome to the party!
Yes, a very encouraging swing. I am rooting for Tex to send it out of the park, right down Broadway!
THANKS
Me too. Pedro did not look comfortable. Good.
I can hear my boy chanting ‘Who’s your daddy’ again. They must be out of control in the bleachers.
Jeter hit the ball hard, too. I think we can get to Pedro. Did any of you see the funny photo of Pedro in the NY Post today? It was hilarious. Wish I could post it in a comment. I can’t even find the URL anymore.
I’ll see if I can find it - I didn’t see it…
I thought so, too, AL - he seemed pleased that he was able to get such a good swing on it (Jeet, that is).
J, I mentioned what you said, and now my partner is doing it, too!
Oh, me, too, Mandelay! I think it’s coming for Tex…
Yeah, I did see it Always, made me laugh. Maybe someone in the crowd will hold it up.
It’s a mad, mad, mad, mad world!!!!!
http://www.bestweekever.tv/2009-11-04/new-york-post-responds-to-my-pleas-with-photoshopped-pedro-martinez-baby/
Yup, that’s it Mandelay. Thank you!
LOL! I didn’t know there was a “centerfold” to go with it. Good fun!
Was it this one: http://www.bestweekever.tv/2009-11-04/new-york-post-responds-to-my-pleas-with-photoshopped-pedro-martinez-baby/
HR Matsui. Yippeee.
Beat Pedro like a mule.
Go, GO, GODZILLA!!!!!! Outstanding!
Godzilla is approaching!
Go to your homes!!!!!!
(The world must never know of this!)
Oh, boy, that was a bad carrom off of the wall for Brett. Well, he has a chance to make up for it soon…
Other than that, Pettitte really seems on tonight.
Gardner looked lost out there. Get some sort of a hit and make up for it.
No, Martinez did not get A-Rod. The umpire got A-Rod with a monumentally bad call.
That was horrible - absolutely horrible. The umpire took the bat out of A-Rod’s hands. I hope he smokes one out of the park the next time he comes up!
Oh, my gosh - I am going to have to get a new jersey with Godzilla’s number on it!!!!
Tim says it all: 4-1 Matsui!
More sake please!!!!!!!
I hope Andy’s arm didn’t stiffen during that long 1/2 inning in the dugout.
Me, too - so far, so good…
Matsui says “konichiwa bitches!”
H/T to Dave Chappelle
Now Pedro knows - Matsui is his Daddy!
Teehee - good one!
I know - DAMON!!!
What is UP with this umpire?? He started out pretty good, and has really gotten bad in the past inning. No wonder Andy was mad at him - he gave away abt 4 strikes, calling them balls. Pitiful.
These are supposed to be the best of the best of the umps. That’s quite an indictment.
Oh, no! Damon pulled a calf muscle and is out for the game. That’s a real loss in the lineup.
I am sad to see him out … love the guy! Thank you, Johnny Damon!!!
Love to see that double play!
Absolutely - that’s pretty much what I was yelling, too! Go, Andy!!
Okay, I feel I must apologize for all the bad talk I was heaving on Matsui last week when he looked lost at the plate. Boy, was I wrong . . . and thank goodness Joe Girardi kept him in the lineup. WOW!!!!
Just a triple from the cycle!! Woohoo, Matsui!!
Wow, that would be peachy!
No worries, AL - I totally understand!
Well, this umpire gave them Run 2 by not calling the strikes Andy threw. Nice. He takes the bat out of A-Rod’s hands with the bases loaded, and gives the Phillies pitchers strikes of the plate, both inside and outside. I hope the Yanks tack on a few more runs just in case…
And Matsui’s triple will be a part of that!
I don’t know if Matsui can leg out a triple. I, too, wanted to bench him. Shows you what I know.
Oh, I figure it would have to be an inside-the-park home run for Matsui to make a triple!
Hey, so did I. He was struggling before, though. Who knew he just needed more pressure???
LOL!!!!
Hahaha. Or knowing this is probably his last game as a Yankee.
Look at Marte. Who’d a thunk he’d have a post season like this.
Wow, that ump gave Ruiz two extra strikes. Must be his birthday.
LOL! You’re killin’ me!
I think I have mentioned - abt a gazillion times - that I use the MLB Gameday - not only does it show the strikes and balls, but the speed, the type of pitch, the degrees the pitch drops, pretty cool technology, actually. But as you can tell, it can be infuriating, too, to see how the umps actually call the game…
Okay, who else here is amazed at Marte in the postseason? Especially striking out UTLEY? Holy smokes!
Great minds think alike Amy. And at exactly the same time too.
Very impressive. So, do you think Marte comes back in the 8th . . . or do we see Mariano?
One batter in the 8th for Marte.
Yep, and here comes Mo…
Wow, y’all - I’m hopeful and anxious all at the same time. Whew…
Absolutely, Marte is an unexpected treasure. He pitches with such confidence … amazing!
Yes, since he came back from his injury, he’s been pretty good.
Oh, and Werth got an extra strike, too. Sigh…
Let’s go, MO!!!!!
Now I know why Melky is the everyday CF and not Gardner.
THREE MORE OUTS to #27!!!!!
Okay, Amy. My guys are crying in their beer. Looks like the Mummers won’t be strutting their stuff tonight :0).
Congrats to all you Yankee fans.
Oh, thanks, Peggy Sue - that’s so nice of you…I’m sorry for your guys - their team played a gutsy series.
Mo has ice water running through his veins.
OK, so who’s the MVP going to be?
YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
WOOOOOOO, YANKEES WIN, YANKEES WIN. THE YANKEES WIN.
Great game. Great win. Great chatting with all of you over these last games. I had a great time.
Ditto, J. Thank you Amy for facilitating our chat.
Absolutely, on all counts, J! Thanks fo rthe evil eye - it did the trick!!
What a SERIES!! How wonderful to get their 27th win in their first season in the new stadium. Awesome!
It’s been a blast, y’all!
And to the Philly fans, your team played its heart out - they deserve a lot of credit. I tip my hat to them.
Thanks Rev. Amy and all you great fans for a great place to hang during the series.
Thanks Yanks — proud of you guys! Wheeeeeeee!!!!!
Truly my pleasure - this has been a BLAST!
Thanks for coming and hanging out for the Series!
And Godzilla for the MVP - perfect!!
WOW!!!
Congrats, R3 Amy, for leading the NQ team through all the fun. Well done, Yankees and Phillies. I make this World Series analogous to Dems/GOP Election 2008, except the baseball teams and even umpires/referees with whatver mistakes seemed to be way more fair and showed more class than many politicians and pundits.
How one plays the game still matters to me. A clean win makes a clean conscience.
Thanks so much, Texas - I appreciate that!
Yes, they have far more class than many of our political pundits, to be sure, and work their hearts out for their fans. Both teams, just to be clear.
And you are right - how the game is played DOES matter. How the players treat each other matters, too. I loved watching m Derek talk and laugh with whoever ended up on second base. There’s a reason why he is considered one of the classiest ballplayers in baseball…
(Btw - the few times the Yankees got, um, favorable strike calls, I said the same thing as I did for the Phillies - “that’s not a strike.” Sometimes it evens out, sometimes it doesn’t, and when it doesn’t, it makes the win all the sweeter. But I know umpires are people, too, and I wouldn’t want their job at all. So, there’s that. Still, there were some bad, bad calls. Maybe they could all use a refresher over the off-season?)
It was awesome hanging out with you all! Thanks so much for *watching* with me!
Place your MVP bets here …
Matsui? RBI king and amazing batting average?
Damon? Clutch RBIs?
Pettitte? Won 2 games?
ARod? clutch RBIs and sentimental first-timer vote?
Malocchio never fails!
I have heard that the Yankees need to cheat to win -
(see: A-Roid) but it’s news to me that the fans use black magic as well.
I guess that explains why the Phillies of World Series 2009 were not the same team we followed all season.
So - yes your malocchio did its job, just remember, anything evil sent out comes back to you tenfold.
Or will it be Mr Yankee - Jeter??
I don’t know Screw. It can be anyone of them. I wish they would announce already.
My guess is A-Rod for MVP
I think Jeter or ARod, but probably ARod.
MATSUI!!!!
Oh Cool - Matsui!!!
Tokyo is going WILD right now!
Matsui deserved the MVP and how fitting in probably his last game as a Yankee. The man was always a silent star and always produced. Wow.
Absolutely!
Woohoo!
Good night everyone! We can sleep well tonight!!!
Yippee!!
Yay! Godzilla rules! What a team. Very, very special! Nite, nite folks. It’s been a gas!
Congratulations on your team winning.
I will be struttin thru the house to make myself feel better.
I hope you have all learned to enjoy the strut. It does make you feel good and is a lot of fun.
WOMEN WITH INTELLIGENCE AND EXPERIENCE,MEN WHO SUPPORT THEM AND COUNTRY BEFORE PARTY ALWAYS
PUMAS,BUBBAS,EQUALISTS AND THOSE PEOPLE RULE
You know, I watched that Mummer Strut thing, and I’m not sure I get it. It seems to almost border on an intentional act of excessively opulent pride. Unfortunately, we seem to have a POTUS who is an expert at such practices, and it isn’t a good thing. However, I suppose if the strut is merely an expression and acknowledgement of one’s own self worth, I can understand the theraputic benefits of the practice. And the Yankees still suck!
Go Mariners!
Come to Philadelphia on New Years Day. See the Parade. Great music, great people , great food.
It is a party all day long. It does not get any better than that.
WOMEN WITH INTELLIGENCE AND EXPERIENCE,MEN WHO SUPPORT THEM AND COUNTRY BEFORE PARTY ALWAYS
PUMAS,BUBBAS,EQUALISTS AND THOSE PEOPLE RULE
Onofre
The strut is an inclusive celebration. Come join in the fun. Ego has nothing to do with it.
Backtrack would never understand that concept.
WOMEN WITH INTELLIGENCE AND EXPERIENCE,MEN WHO SUPPORT THEM AND COUNTRY BEFORE PARTY ALWAYS
PUMAS,BUBBAS,EQUALISTS AND THOSE PEOPLE RULE
Fall Classic - Game 6 - Phillies At Yankees is related to baseball game. I really likes the challenging and fast playing game.I play’s the game 6 like baseball at all sunday with my friends.
Congrats guys, on your win.I still love my Phillies, can’t wait for opening day of baseball.
Thanks, Sandy - much appreciated.
As well you should still love your Phillies - they played a great series!
Opening Day? SPRING TRAINING!!
Congratulations to the NY Yankees and to all their loyal fans!
Congrats to Hideki”UPPER DECKI” Matsui and the New York Yankees and all of their fans! #27 and more to come! P.S. is Joba Chamberlain the first Native American pitcher to win a World Series game?!?(game #4)
Thanks, PE!
And babawankenobe, that’s a good question. He may very well be. I’m trying to find the answer, but if anyone else finds out, please let us know!
Go, Yankees! Oh, how I wish I could be there for the parade tomorrow!
J, are you going? AL, are you in NYC, too? If you DO go, lease take some photos for us!
No Amy, I won’t be going. Too many crazy people. Also, I have a new great niece, she was born today and now I have TWO things to celebrate!!
JMM
congratulation on both celebrations. Now you buy her a baseball shirt , hat and glove. You job is to spoil her. Have fun at it.
WOMEN WITH INTELLIGENCE AND EXPERIENCE,MEN WHO SUPPORT THEM AND COUNTRY BEFORE PARTY ALWAYS
PUMAS,BUBBAS,EQUALISTS AND THOSE PEOPLE RULE
Thanks helenk. My only problem is that her dad is a Phillies fan and I don’t know if he’d like the Yankee gear. Maybe I should get her both.
Go Yankees, go Yankees!
I miss it up there
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