C&C Music Factory: 2009 MLB Playoffs

World Series
Yankees v. Phillies
Game 3 Recap:

Yankees 8, Phillies 5
Jayson Werth’s two homeruns were no match for the powerful Yankee line-up as they grabbed a two games to one lead in the World Series. The second inning proved magical for the Phillies once again after Shane Victorino rounded out their three run inning with a sac fly to left which scored Carlos Ruiz. But Alex Rodriguez used being hit twice as motivation to get his bat started when he hit a two run homer that scored Mark Teixeira. Even Andy Pettitte and Nick Swisher got into the offensive groove providing an RBI a piece in the victory.
WP: Andy Pettitte (1-0) LP: Cole Hamels (0-1)

Game 4 Recap:
Yankees 7, Phillies 4
With one swing of the bat by Alex Rodriguez, all of Philadelphia’s fears about their closer Brad Lidge came true. Down by one run in the eighth, Pedro Feliz delivered a game tying solo homerun for the Phillies. But a half inning later, Lidge was sitting one out away from getting out of the inning when Johnny Damon battled through a long at bat with a single that kept the game alive. Mark Teixeira followed, reaching base after being hit by a pitch which then sent Alex Rodriguez to the plate. The once Mr. April put a nail in the coffin with a two run double that sent the Phillies to the brink of elimination.
WP: Joba Chamberlain (1-0) LP: Brad Lidge (0-1) S: Mariano Rivera (2)

Game 5 Recap:

Yankees 6, Phillies 8
Chase Utley provided the offense while Cliff Lee kept the Yankees’ bats at bay allowing the Phillies to force a game 6 in New York. Utley got the Phils on the board in the first inning after popping a three run homer. He would later add a solo shot in the seventh but it was not all smooth sailing for Philadelphia. The Yankees clawed back with three runs in the eighth and had the tying man at the plate when Mark Teixeira was struck out by Ryan Madson who came in to get the save over Brad Lidge who had blown the win the night before.
WP: Cliff Lee (2-0) LP: A.J. Burnett (1-1) S: Ryan Madson (1)

News&Notes: Shane Victorino remained in the game after being plunked on the finger in the first inning…A.J. Burnett made it only 2 plus innings in his second start in the World Series…Cole Hamels is not giving up on his team…Ramiro Pena has replaced Melky Cabrera on the Yankees roster...MLB baseball is not loving all those mound meetings Jorge....Congrats to Derek Jeter and Albert Pujols on receiving the Hank Aaron Award.
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