Game 6 Preview

Yankees lead series 3-2

Chase Utley hit two home runs and Cliff Lee pitched his normal postseason self in leading the Phillies to 8-6 victory over the Yankees in Game 5. New York rallied in the last two innings, but ultimately fell short, and now must win one of two in Yankee Stadium to win their 27th World Series. In Game 6, they will send Andy Pettite to the hill on three days’ rest, while the Phillies will send Pedro Martinez. Both pitchers lasted 6 innings in their last World Series start, Pettite giving up 4 earned runs but getting the win, while Pedro gave up 3 and got a loss. This is the first year since 2003 in which a World Series has needed longer than 5 games to close out.

Prediction:

So much has been made of this “three days’ rest” nonsense. I don’t think it’s that big of a deal.
In fact, there’s a real good chance that after tonight the next time anyone has to pitch will be on 4-5 months’ rest.

YANKEES 3, PHILLIES 2.