World Series Gameday: Phillies At Yankees, Game 6
Posted by Amanda Orr, Wed, November 04, 2009 08:00 PM | Comments: 639
Gameday 2009, Posts, World Series 2009
Philadelphia Phillies (2-3) at 
New York Yankees (3-2)
Pedro Martinez, RHP (0-1) vs. Andy Pettitte, LHP (1-0)
Time: 7:57 p.m at Yankees Stadium
Weather: Mostly Cloudy, 51 degrees
TV: FOX
Twitter: Phillies Nation
Once again, it’s do or die. Cliff Lee and Chase Utley pushed this series to Game 6. Now, Pedro Martinez is handed the ball needing to further extend the series. A win evens the series and keeps the Phillies’ hopes of repeating alive.
Pedro Martinez lost to the Yankees in Game 2, though he pitched very well. He gave up three runs in six innings, yet tonight is the type of situation where “the most influential player that ever stepped into Yankee Stadium” thrives.
The Phillies offense owe Pedro. He has been excellent during the postseason, but the Phillies failed to provide him with run support. Chase Utley brings in a hot bat and could break Reggie Jackson’s World Series home run record with another dinger tonight. As you recall, Jayson Werth hit two home runs off Pettitte in Game 3.
Unlike Pedro who is pitching on normal rest, Andy Pettitte is pitching on three days’ rest. In his career, Pettitte is 4-6 with a 4.15 ERA on short rest, with his last appearance coming in 2006. He has been perfect (wins-wise) this postseason. He won both clinching games of the postseason this year and he has a chance for another.
It’s a must-win. Keep the high hopes!
Phillies Lineup: Shane Victorino is in the lineup despite having a bruised finger. Raul Ibanez will DH with Ben Francisco in left. Pedro Feliz is batting seventh.
Rollins (SS), Victorino (CF), Utley (2B), Howard (1B), Werth (RF), Ibanez (DH), Feliz (3B), Francisco (LF), Ruiz (C)
Yankees Lineup: Jeter (SS), Damon (LF), Teixeira (1B), Rodriguez (3B), Matsui (DH), Posada (C), Cano (2B), Swisher (RF), Gardner (CF)
GO PHILLIES!
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Posts: 0 Mike D.
YEAH RYAN! Okay, gap closing, let’s get more, boys!
Posted: 11:11 PM on November 4, 2009
Posts: 0 AC in NJ
Now he hits a home run. 5 games too late.
Posted: 11:11 PM on November 4, 2009
Posts: 0 Terri
We needed you earlier Howard!!
Posted: 11:11 PM on November 4, 2009
Posts: 0 Keith
thank you Howard for finally showing up!
damn Durbin/Happ for giving up those runs last inning.
Posted: 11:11 PM on November 4, 2009
Posts: 0 Mets Fan
The Phillies WILL come back!!!!
Posted: 11:13 PM on November 4, 2009
Posts: 0 Tracey
RAUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUULLLL!!!
Posted: 11:13 PM on November 4, 2009
Posts: 0 Tracey
LET’S GO PHILS!!!
BEAT NEW YORK!!!
LET’S GO PHILS!!!
BEAT NEW YORK!!!
Posted: 11:14 PM on November 4, 2009
Posts: 0 Morris Buttermaker
Last year when the Phillies won the World Series, I was out at a bar with all of my friends. And when the Phillies won, I partied all night long. I was not at a Tampa Bay Rays website telling pathetic joke.
Posted: 11:14 PM on November 4, 2009
Posts: 0 FillyP
Aaaannnddddd HERE COME THE FIGHTINS!!
LET’S GO PHILLY
Posted: 11:14 PM on November 4, 2009
Posts: 0 HotDogs
I could not get on here for a few minutes. Why did they put Durbin in?
Posted: 11:15 PM on November 4, 2009
Posts: 0 Geoff
And please get rid of Pedro Feliz. He has been useless, utterly useless at the plate.
Posted: 11:15 PM on November 4, 2009
Posts: 0 David
@morris, what do you expect people to do? this is a sports related message board. people go on them to discuss sports and to talk trash. if you were looking for something else, you should probably go talk sports with friends in a more neutral environment. I’m not trying to give you a hard time, I’m just stating what I thought was common knowledge about the purpose and/or actual usage of sports blogs.
Posted: 11:15 PM on November 4, 2009
Posts: 0 Ed R.
Well if you had been Morris, you would have probably been the only one there. \
Posted: 11:16 PM on November 4, 2009
Posts: 0 joedad
High hopes fellas. Let’s make em pay for counting us out
Posted: 11:16 PM on November 4, 2009
Posts: 0 Geoff
Now, that all said. I dont want the season to be over tonight. PLEASE PLEASE come back and win.
Posted: 11:16 PM on November 4, 2009
Posts: 0 HOWARD!!!
ALL WE NEEDED!!!! WOW DID THE PHILLIES NATION STOP CRYING ALL READY!!!! CHRIST!!!!! I KNEW OUR OFFENSE WOULD WAKE UP!!
Posted: 11:16 PM on November 4, 2009
Posts: 0 Mike D.
Christ, guys, you’re acting like I was in mid-September. Except Tracey. Even Mets Fan is more positive about the Phils than most everyone here (no offense, Mets Fan). What the hell? At least wait to see how the game plays out before crucifying anyone, please.
j reed, you better use that scientology witchcraft you picked up when you told us you’d become a scientologist if they got a hit with the bases loaded, which Werth did the next at-bat.
Posted: 11:17 PM on November 4, 2009
Posts: 0 Mike
Can these jackass announcers be any more biased towards the Yankees. They outta put on frickin Yankee caps and make it official. Let’s go Phils!
Posted: 11:17 PM on November 4, 2009
Posts: 0 Chuckles
You are soooo right Morris. Now we know why it is called the Big Crapple…….
Posted: 11:17 PM on November 4, 2009
Posts: 0 Geoff
Ok, now theyve got a few innings before RIvera to get those runs back. Chamberlain is messed up in the head. Feliz need to drive this run in to stay on the team.
Posted: 11:17 PM on November 4, 2009
Posts: 0 Tracey
LET’S GO PEDRO, LET’S GO!
LET’S GO PEDRO, LET’S GO!
Posted: 11:18 PM on November 4, 2009
Posts: 0 David
Congratulations to the Yankees for what should end up being a 27th W.S. Although I despise you, you have played great. Congrats to the phils and their fans. You made it to two W.S. in a row. Enjoy it. Some of us who root for crap teams (cough…the mets) haven’t seen anything but misery for years. At least you have a pretty good nucleus and a bright future in the minors. I may hate thee phillies, but I must respect what you have accomplished.
Posted: 11:18 PM on November 4, 2009
Posts: 0 Mike D.
Come on, Phils, rattle Jabba
Posted: 11:18 PM on November 4, 2009
Posts: 0 TonyfromQueens
Im a Mets fan who has been pulling for the Phillies so not all of us are against Philly. The one way I looked at this series is one of these teams had to lose and the Phillies are the lesser of two evils. Maybe I am out of place to be posting, but Ive seen the Phillies fight back again and again. This game is not over yet ! After all the Phillies have done the last 3 years Im amazed to see some fans giving up.
Posted: 11:18 PM on November 4, 2009
Posts: 0 joedad
LETS GO PHILS! LETS GO PHILS! HARRY KALAS clap clap clapclapclap
HARRY KALAS clap clap clapclapclapHARRY KALAS clap clap clapclapclapHARRY KALAS clap clap clapclapclap
Posted: 11:18 PM on November 4, 2009
Posts: 0 Tracey
ugh. That’s OK: if we get 2 runs every inning for the rest of the game without bleeding any more, we win.
Posted: 11:19 PM on November 4, 2009
Posts: 0 AC in NJ
I’m with Geoff – get rid of Feliz. He’s grounded out to 3rd twice tonite with runners on to end innings. Game 4 was an anomaly for him.
Posted: 11:20 PM on November 4, 2009
Posts: 0 Geoff
Ok. First move off the offseason: Buyout and release Pedro Feliz. Like, 5 minutes after the season is over (hopefully tomorrow night)
Now…..they must get a few runs in the 7th to gain momentum heading into Mariano Rivera
Posted: 11:20 PM on November 4, 2009
Posts: 0 Sam
Good shot by Howard. On a serious note, is there any 3B on the market who might be a better hitter and fielder than Feliz?
Posted: 11:20 PM on November 4, 2009
Posts: 0 Keith
it’d be real nice if Mo just sucks tonight.
Posted: 11:20 PM on November 4, 2009
Posts: 0 HotDogs
….channeling the 2008 World Champion Phillies playing in Game 5….
Posted: 11:20 PM on November 4, 2009
Posts: 0 Harry Kalas
Believe.
Posted: 11:21 PM on November 4, 2009
Posts: 0 Scott in D.C.
Didn’t get to Pettitte early enough. His location was off; five walks; a couple hard outs. I’m afraid there aren’t enough outs between now and Rivera.
Posted: 11:21 PM on November 4, 2009
Posts: 0 Geoff
I am with you guys though in that this is NOT over. Its not gonna be easy. BUt 4 runs is close enough to strike. The bullpen MUST hold firm. I feel that if they give up anymore runs then the season is over. They must d their job.
Posted: 11:22 PM on November 4, 2009
Posts: 0 mikeB
Feliz; 0 for 3 so far in this gaem with 4 runners stranded. All field and very little hit.
Posted: 11:22 PM on November 4, 2009
Posts: 0 Tracey
@Harry: Yup, in the words of the Tugger, ya gotta believe!
Posted: 11:22 PM on November 4, 2009
Posts: 0 Tracey
LET’S GO PHILS!!! LET’S GO PHILS!!!
Posted: 11:23 PM on November 4, 2009
Posts: 0 Keith
Rivera can’t be perfect. He can have bad nights too.
Posted: 11:23 PM on November 4, 2009
Posts: 0 Morris Buttermaker
Is it just me or is Nick Swisher getting uglier?
Posted: 11:23 PM on November 4, 2009
Posts: 0 Tracey
Wow, tremendous effort by Francisco! He knows it ain’t over ’til it’s over!
Posted: 11:23 PM on November 4, 2009
Posts: 0 JD
Win or lose great season. Can’t give up hope till its over. I am dissapointed in all the negativity about this guy sucks that guy sucks. If they sucked we would not be where we are. Take your t-shirt back to the store and get off the wagon. Where has everyone been when this team was really bad now we have a winner and everyone wants to be a fan. Ugh am so mad at all the armchair GM’S in here.
Posted: 11:24 PM on November 4, 2009
Posts: 0 AC in NJ
i hate swisher. what a dope.
Posted: 11:24 PM on November 4, 2009
Posts: 0 HotDogs
I BELIEVE. I KNOW HARRY BELIEVES. I KNOW THE PHILLIES PHAITHFUL BELIEVE!
Posted: 11:24 PM on November 4, 2009
Posts: 0 Geoff
Rivera is due to blow another postseason save. I can only remember him blowing like, um, one save in 2001 against Arizone in Game 7.
I think the Phillies are due to be there while he blows another. But they have to be down to one or two runs by then. Even if he blows a save Rivera probly wont give up more than one or two runs if they can get to him.
Posted: 11:25 PM on November 4, 2009
Posts: 0 Keith
next inning starts with Francisco, ut oh.
and Happ has been terrible this postseason too.
Posted: 11:25 PM on November 4, 2009
Posts: 0 j reed
Feliz had a 2 good AB and made contact it just went to AROD twice. Stilll I wouldn’t mind an up-grade. Nice effort by Francisco. the bad AB that inning was Werth. that was a 1-2 count cookie. Get Happ out of there Charlie
Posted: 11:25 PM on November 4, 2009
Posts: 0 Tracey
!!!LET’S GO PHILS!!!
(waving rally towel)
Posted: 11:25 PM on November 4, 2009
Posts: 0 Mike D.
Sigh. Leadoff walk is not the way to a shutdown inning, James Anthony. Git ‘r’ done!
Posted: 11:25 PM on November 4, 2009
Posts: 0 mikeB
Sam, I agree with you. Although Feliz is a great fielder, the Phils need to upgrade to a more consistent better hitting third baseman for next season
Posted: 11:26 PM on November 4, 2009
Posts: 0 Tracey
DO IT FOR HARRY!
DO IT FOR RICHIE!!!
Posted: 11:26 PM on November 4, 2009