World Series: Phillies at Yankees, Game 1
Posted by Pat Gallen, Wed, October 28, 2009 05:57 PM | Comments: 595
Posts, World Series 2009
Philadelphia Phillies at New York Yankees
Cliff Lee, LHP vs. CC Sabathia, LHP
Time: 7:57 p.m at Yankee Stadium
Weather: Cloudy, 50
TV: FOX
Twitter: Phillies Nation
The wait is finally over. At 7:57 eastern time, the Philadelphia Phillies will defend their crown against the 26-time champion New York Yankees. History is at stake in this series, as the Phillies look to become the first NL team to repeat since the Big Red Machine in the mid-70′s.
Cliff Lee is the man to start this thing up. Lee has been unstoppable in the playoffs thus far, sporting a sub-one ERA. He has pulled a Cole Hamels this postseason by putting the team on his back when it counts the most. Lee has two wins and just three walks against 20 strikeouts so far. In this all important Game 1, let’s see how Lee responds to the bright lights of the Bronx.
On the other side is 6’7″, 280-pound, C.C. Sabathia. He’s been just as unhittable as Lee, dominating both the Twins and Angels in his three starts this year. He’s 3-0 with an ERA of 1.19, proving that last years blowup against the Phillies in the NLDS with Milwaukee is in the past. With two lefties on the mound, we could be in for quite the duel.
Offensively, these teams are as close as they come. Both hit for ridiculous power, play in smallish parks, and boast the scariest lineup in their respective leagues. If your looking for a weakness on either side, keep searching. For New York, their defense is probably their Achillies heel, if there is one to choose. They don’t commit many errors, however, their outfielders have suspect arms and catcher Jorge Posada has a surgically repaired shoulder which could mean more Phillies running the bases.
The Phillies downfall is clearly the back end of their bullpen. Brad Lidge floundered through the regular season, but has since picked it up to record three saves and a win in the ’09 postseason. Lidge has not allowed a run yet either, and the same goes for Chad Durbin, who has seen action in five games without allowing a runner to score.
It’s a series that’s as evenly matched as they come. Forget about words – there is nothing left to predict or describe when it comes to the Phillies and Yankees. It’s all up to the players on the field as they battle for baseball immortality. Tonight, our National Pastime begins its 105th Fall Classic.
Phillies. Yankees. Game 1. Let’s rock.
Phillies Lineup: Rollins (SS), Victorino (CF), Utley (2B), Howard (1B), Werth (RF), Ibanez (DH), Francisco (LF), Feliz (3B), Ruiz (C).
Yankees Lineup: Jeter (SS), Damon (LF), Teixeria (1B), Rodriguez (3B), Posada (C), Matsui (DH), Cano (2B), Swisher (RF), Cabrera (CF).
Your Gameday Beer – Victory Festbier
Phillies fans are ready to party and we’re ready for a victory so tonight’s beer is an easy pick. It also helps that it’s a Philly-area beer in the Marzen/Oktoberfest-style. This full-bodied brew retains an earthy taste to go along with its sweet caramel, toffee, and roasted malt flavors – perfect for the fall weather. Festbier goes well with German food, in which case I think a cheesesteak on a pretzel roll would qualify. – By Brian
GO PHILLIES!
Posts: 0 Werthitall
4-0 baby!
Posted: 10:48 PM on October 28, 2009
Posts: 0 Mike D.
YEAH RAUUUUUUUUUULLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL
Posted: 10:48 PM on October 28, 2009
Posts: 0 Harry Kalas
Justice served!
Posted: 10:48 PM on October 28, 2009
Posts: 0 Keith
and he scores Jimmy and u know what that means.
Posted: 10:48 PM on October 28, 2009
Posts: 0 Morris Buttermaker
Hell yea!
Posted: 10:48 PM on October 28, 2009
Posts: 0 mycruzincooler.com
I hate this Ump.
Posted: 10:48 PM on October 28, 2009
Posts: 0 GWFightinsFan
Nice hit RAAAAUUUUULLLL
Posted: 10:48 PM on October 28, 2009
Posts: 0 joedad
Rauuuuuul, baby baby
Posted: 10:49 PM on October 28, 2009
Posts: 0 poomie
i am so happy for raul! big hit!
Posted: 10:49 PM on October 28, 2009
Posts: 0 Keith
:D
Posted: 10:51 PM on October 28, 2009
Posts: 0 j reed
Still plenty of baseball left. NO JINXES. Good work Mr. Ibanez
Posted: 10:51 PM on October 28, 2009
Posts: 0 Sam
hell yeaaaa!!!!!
So much for CC going to own the Phils too
Posted: 10:51 PM on October 28, 2009
Posts: 0 Harry Kalas
Just keep getting that 1st batter out Lee. I don’t want these guys getting any ideas in this Park…..
Posted: 10:51 PM on October 28, 2009
Posts: 0 Keith
let’s go Lee!
Posted: 10:52 PM on October 28, 2009
Posts: 0 Morris Buttermaker
The ump just had a bad inning there. But if you have not read these, they are an amazing read and will make you think about sports in a whole new way.
http://deadspin.com/5392067/excerpts-from-the-book-the-nba-doesnt-want-you-to-read?skyline=true&s=x
Posted: 10:53 PM on October 28, 2009
Posts: 0 poomie
go to work Lee, keep it going
Posted: 10:53 PM on October 28, 2009
Posts: 0 Keith
web gem for Mr. Lee
Posted: 10:53 PM on October 28, 2009
Posts: 0 Keeg
CLIFTON PHIFER!!!!! HOLY BEEJEEZUS!!
Posted: 10:53 PM on October 28, 2009
Posts: 0 SDO
how many highlights are we going to have of CLIFF tonight??!?!?!
Posted: 10:54 PM on October 28, 2009
Posts: 0 poomie
HE IS SUPERMAN!!!!!!
Posted: 10:54 PM on October 28, 2009
Posts: 0 Ed R.
Cliff Lee = the 2nd coming.
Period, end of story.
Posted: 10:54 PM on October 28, 2009
Posts: 0 Harry Kalas
Beau-ti-ful. Is it queer to say that I want to have Lee’s baby?
Posted: 10:54 PM on October 28, 2009
Posts: 0 mycruzincooler.com
We need another Gif.
Posted: 10:55 PM on October 28, 2009
Posts: 0 Keith
K # 8 for Lee
Posted: 10:56 PM on October 28, 2009
Posts: 0 Tracey
8K!
Posted: 10:56 PM on October 28, 2009
Posts: 0 Morris Buttermaker
Cliff Lee is a credit to all Chinese people.
Posted: 10:57 PM on October 28, 2009
Posts: 0 poomie
gettin’ cold, HAH. Cliff Lee is HOT, HOT, HOT!
Posted: 10:57 PM on October 28, 2009
Posts: 0 Keith
nice 1-2-3 inning for Lee :D
yay
Posted: 10:57 PM on October 28, 2009
Posts: 0 Harry Kalas
The Stadium II is beginning to empty out. Except of course for the Phillies Fans! Captain Lee…. What an amazing performance dude!
Posted: 10:58 PM on October 28, 2009
Posts: 0 Mike D.
106 pitches. Pull him?
Posted: 10:58 PM on October 28, 2009
Posts: 0 Keith
Lee at 106 pitches
Posted: 10:59 PM on October 28, 2009
Posts: 0 Keith
ah I love 24 :D
Posted: 11:00 PM on October 28, 2009
Posts: 0 Ed R.
I’d pull him. Especially if you are considering him on short rest.
Posted: 11:00 PM on October 28, 2009
Posts: 0 HotDogs
NO PULLING!!!! He stayed in in the huge run lead game for a long time!
Posted: 11:01 PM on October 28, 2009
Posts: 0 Ed R.
I loved 24, 3 years ago. Hasn’t been that great lately. Love Jack and Tony though. They are
Posted: 11:02 PM on October 28, 2009
Posts: 0 Georgie
Clifton gives me the vapors, good lord, what a fine man!
Posted: 11:02 PM on October 28, 2009
Posts: 0 joedad
Come one now Cliff. Time to make a left onto the road to the Hall of Fame
Posted: 11:02 PM on October 28, 2009
Posts: 0 Mike D.
Nicely done, Chooch, now hit, Jimmy, hit!
Posted: 11:03 PM on October 28, 2009
Posts: 0 AC from NJ
Chooch!!!
Posted: 11:03 PM on October 28, 2009
Posts: 0 joedad
Attaboy Chooch
Posted: 11:03 PM on October 28, 2009
Posts: 0 mycruzincooler.com
CHOOOOOOOOCH!!!!!
Posted: 11:03 PM on October 28, 2009
Posts: 0 GWFightinsFan
Unless the Phils put a bunch of runs up here, I say keep Lee in. No use taking chances.
Posted: 11:03 PM on October 28, 2009
Posts: 0 Tracey
OK, guys: save some runs for tomorrow…
Posted: 11:03 PM on October 28, 2009
Posts: 0 Keith
solid double Ruiz
Posted: 11:03 PM on October 28, 2009
Posts: 0 poomie
keep him in!
Posted: 11:04 PM on October 28, 2009
Posts: 0 HotDogs
No consideration of short rest. This game must be won. Charlie looks at the game at hand. Nothing before. Nothing after. I say he stays.
Posted: 11:04 PM on October 28, 2009
Posts: 0 joedad
106 pitches? No question he comes back
Posted: 11:04 PM on October 28, 2009
Posts: 0 Morris Buttermaker
Choochtober continues.
Posted: 11:04 PM on October 28, 2009
Posts: 0 AC from NJ
Nice hit Jimmy!! Squibber
Posted: 11:06 PM on October 28, 2009
Posts: 0 Keith
there’s a fun hit for Jimmy
Posted: 11:06 PM on October 28, 2009