-Obviously the Phillies needed to win, and they did off a rested Cliff Lee. This was the easy part of the uphill battle as they return to Yankee Stadium down three games to two to New York.
–Player of the Game: Chase Utley. Utley’s bat has been big in the Phillies two wins, getting two home runs in each. His two dingers with four RBIs got them the lead and provided the eventual game winner. Bruce—I could mke a strong … Read More »
MY MAN, George Sherrill didn’t have it tonight, failing to hold the Phils at bay as the Dodgers lost at home 8-6. The HR to Ibanez was only the 2nd homer Sherrill has given up to a lefthander in the past 2 years. Brad Lidge cme in to record his 3rd post season save in 3 tries.
In a 4 hour 50 minute epic, the American League, down to their last player, outlasted the National League when Justin Morneau barely scored on a sac fly by Michael Young. Both teams squandered opportunities in the late innings. With the win the AL gains home field advantage in the World Series. JD Drew of the Red Sox was named MVP. Terry Francona used George Sherrill as a last resort, but the Orioles stopper came throughpitching … Read More »
