World Series Gameday: Yankees at Phillies, Game 5
Posted by Pat Gallen, Mon, November 02, 2009 06:57 PM | Comments: 445
Gameday 2009, Posts, World Series 2009
New York Yankees (3-1) at Philadelphia Phillies (1-3)
A.J. Burnett, RHP, vs. Cliff Lee, LHP
Time: 7:57 p.m at Citizens Bank Park
Weather: Partly Cloudy, 47 degrees
TV: FOX
Twitter: Phillies Nation
Journey made popular the phrase “Don’t Stop Believin’”. So, Phillies fans, just as the song preaches, don’t give up just yet.
The New York Yankees may have jammed the dagger into this series, by way of a 7-4 comeback victory last night, but that doesn’t mean it’s over. The Phillies have work to do, and that beings tonight with Cliff Lee going against A.J. Burnett.
Lee has been absolutely spectacular throughout the playoffs; he’s been everything the Phillies hoped for and more. He needs to be every bit as perfect tonight as he has been through the first four starts this postseason. His complete-game six-hitter in Game 1 seems like ages ago, but it’s something to start with. If Lee can shut New York down and go deep into this game, the Phillies could be looking at a Game 6 in the Bronx.
The man to try and finish out this World Series on enemy soil is A.J. Burnett. We saw what he is capable of in Game 2 of the World Series (7 inn, 1 ER, 9 K) but we know he can be wild and at times will fall apart as he did in the Angels series. Phillies fans need to be as loud as humanly possible and knock this guy off his perch.
Offensively, the front four need to do a little bit of damage. Jimmy Rollins has been absent, rarely able to hit anything hard, and Shane Victorino is struggling as well. Chase Utley has been the most consistent of the bunch, and the Phillies need more of the same from him. Ryan Howard is the most heartbreaking of all. He is just 3-for-17 in the series with 10 brutal punchouts. If he has something left in the tank, now would be the time to burn it.
Interesting stat: A.J. Burnett threw 84.6 percent of his first pitches for strikes in Game 2. Over the course of the regular season, he tossed just 54 percent of first pitch strikes. Was Game 2 a fluke? It’s very possible.
Don’t stop being a fan, don’t stop the love you have for this team, and for at least one more night, don’t stop believin’. Three wins in a row is absolutely possible.
High hopes, everyone…
Your Gameday Beer – Sierra Nevada Bigfoot Barleywine Style Ale
I’ve purposely stayed away from Barleywines, but tonight with the Phillies’ backs against the wall, it’s time to bring out the big guns. At 9% ABV, Bigfoot is a relatively tame foray into the category but certainly stronger than most traditional beers. Sierra Nevada boasts its “dense, fruity bouquet, an intense flavor palate and a deep reddish-brown color.” The strong malt flavor is balanced by bittersweet hops making for an interesting Ale. This type of brew goes well with desserts like all those cheesecakes Sen. Spector has coming his way. – By Brian
GO PHILLIES!
Posts: 0 The Real Shitarino
My fingers hurt
Posted: 11:31 PM on November 2, 2009
Posts: 0 Shitarino
The Yankees had to buy some new steroids for their players. Also they are paying Kate Hudson to act like she is dating A-Rod so that the gay rumours get put on hold during the Series.
Posted: 11:32 PM on November 2, 2009
Posts: 0 Georgie
lol, joedad, “jeter is left holding his nub”, lmao.
Posted: 11:32 PM on November 2, 2009
Posts: 0 CumHead
My hair looks marvelous :)
Posted: 11:32 PM on November 2, 2009
Posts: 0 Keith
UTLEYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY
Posted: 11:32 PM on November 2, 2009
Posts: 0 Morris Buttermaker
UTS!
Posted: 11:33 PM on November 2, 2009
Posts: 0 gofightins
WOW. That’s UNBELIEVABLE.
Posted: 11:33 PM on November 2, 2009
Posts: 0 Tracey
WHEE!!! UTLEY DOES IT AGAIN!!!
Posted: 11:33 PM on November 2, 2009
Posts: 0 j reed
DIALED IN…IS UT GONNA PUT THE TEAM ON HIS BACK?
Posted: 11:33 PM on November 2, 2009
Posts: 0 Ed R.
Wow I have never seen Utley in a zone like this. He always hits his homers in bunches but not like this.
Posted: 11:33 PM on November 2, 2009
Posts: 0 Filthadelphia
Utley must have super semen in his hair today
Posted: 11:34 PM on November 2, 2009
Posts: 0 Tracey
Utley is just itching for WS MVP!
Posted: 11:34 PM on November 2, 2009
Posts: 0 gofightins
Seriously. Utley’s swing is perfect. I’m so glad he found his stroke, he’s carrying this team right now…?
Posted: 11:34 PM on November 2, 2009
Posts: 0 The Real Shitarino
UTLEY IS GREAT! I WISH I WERE HALF AS GOOD LOOKING AS HIM. MAYBE IF I WERE I WOULD HAVE KISSED A GIRL BY NOW. I DID ONCE TOUCH MY AUNT’S BREAST BY ACCIDENT. THAT WAS GREAT.
Posted: 11:35 PM on November 2, 2009
Posts: 0 CumHead
YOU HAVE TO WIN THE WORLD SERIES TO BE MVP….why do you clowns have your hope up you are only going to be let down
Posted: 11:35 PM on November 2, 2009
Posts: 0 Ed R.
The Yankees have Empire State of Mind…the Phillies have Unstoppable.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eb8-HcfcIWw&feature=player_embedded
Posted: 11:35 PM on November 2, 2009
Posts: 0 Georgie
It’s the UT-LEE show tonight!
Posted: 11:36 PM on November 2, 2009
Posts: 0 CumHead
Im going to bring ryan howard to my house so he can dust bust my floor with those nostrils
Posted: 11:36 PM on November 2, 2009
Posts: 0 Tracey
Yup, you have to win the series to get MVP. So I guess Uts will have to make sure we win the series!
Posted: 11:36 PM on November 2, 2009
Posts: 0 Morris Buttermaker
Two records tied on back to back at-bats. Even if Howard did not swing at that one, he would have swung at the next one.
Posted: 11:36 PM on November 2, 2009
Posts: 0 joedad
Morris, most that I have known are middle class types who know baseball and love baseball. But you could be right with the corporate types who are ruining the crowds in all sports
Posted: 11:38 PM on November 2, 2009
Posts: 0 Ed R.
I really wish people would have to register for access to these boards. I would gladly pay money every year to prevent some of the people that come on here from getting the opportunity to just post complete and utter garbage.
Posted: 11:39 PM on November 2, 2009
Posts: 0 Filthadelphia
Howard should use his super smelling nostrils to smell what pitch is coming next
Posted: 11:39 PM on November 2, 2009
Posts: 0 Keith
Rauuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuul :D
Posted: 11:39 PM on November 2, 2009
Posts: 0 AC from NJ
RAUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUULLLLLLL!!
Ibanez needed that one sooooo bad – let’s hope that breaks him out for games 6 and 7. Now if Howard could only get one too…
Go Phils!!
Posted: 11:41 PM on November 2, 2009
Posts: 0 Tracey
WOOHOO!!! But seriously, save a little something for tomorrow night, guys!
Posted: 11:41 PM on November 2, 2009
Posts: 0 gofightins
RAUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUL.
So great to see him get a HUUUUUGE hit. That was blasted.
Posted: 11:42 PM on November 2, 2009
Posts: 0 Al in Seattle
WOOOO!!!!!!! RAUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUL’S FIRST HOMER IN THE WORLD SERIES!!!!! CONGRATS RAUL!!!
GO PHILLIES!!
Posted: 11:46 PM on November 2, 2009
Posts: 0 Filthadelphia
Bring in Lidge
Posted: 11:48 PM on November 2, 2009
Posts: 0 CumHead
BRING IN MY BOY LIDGE
Posted: 11:50 PM on November 2, 2009
Posts: 0 j reed
Damn it these errors
Posted: 11:50 PM on November 2, 2009
Posts: 0 Terri
It is never easy…
Posted: 11:50 PM on November 2, 2009
Posts: 0 Jeff of Nova
All the ignorant Yankee losers are really making this blog hard to read.
Posted: 11:50 PM on November 2, 2009
Posts: 0 CumHead
I’m so excited I’m going to poop my pants
Posted: 11:51 PM on November 2, 2009
Posts: 0 Filthadelphia
ARODDDDDD
Posted: 11:51 PM on November 2, 2009
Posts: 0 Terri
OMG is this really happening??
Posted: 11:51 PM on November 2, 2009
Posts: 0 joedad
should be easy to block certain ip addresses to reduce the troll population
Posted: 11:52 PM on November 2, 2009
Posts: 0 gofightins
Charlie…why not take him out before AROD?!
Posted: 11:52 PM on November 2, 2009
Posts: 0 joedad
Well pitched Clifton
Posted: 11:52 PM on November 2, 2009
Posts: 0 Jeff of Nova
this is not looking good
Posted: 11:52 PM on November 2, 2009
Posts: 0 Tracey
Fine job by Lee. Let’s make sure he gets the W he deserves.
Posted: 11:53 PM on November 2, 2009
Posts: 0 Morris Buttermaker
My brother worked up on Wall Street in the late 90′s. He used to get free tickets all of the time. We would sit 18 rows off the field between home and 3rd. The people around us couldn’t care less about the games.
Posted: 11:55 PM on November 2, 2009
Posts: 0 CumHead
Park has some pretty sweet hair too….maybe utley gave him some of his man juice
Posted: 11:55 PM on November 2, 2009
Posts: 0 Filthadelphia
You guys sure seem to be a little scared with a 4 run lead
Posted: 11:56 PM on November 2, 2009
Posts: 0 CumHead is an Asshole
I am sorry for being such a jerk. My bad.
Posted: 11:56 PM on November 2, 2009
Posts: 0 Morris Buttermaker
Cool your jets, have a little faith guys.
Posted: 11:57 PM on November 2, 2009
Posts: 0 jt
Great the yankees are gonna come back damon was struck out so it should only be 8-3 but umps always help them yankees out.
Posted: 11:57 PM on November 2, 2009
Posts: 0 Filthadelphia is an Asshole
me too – sorry
Posted: 11:57 PM on November 2, 2009
Posts: 0 Tracey
You guys sure seem pretty pathetic with a 2 game lead.
Posted: 11:58 PM on November 2, 2009
Posts: 0 Jeff G.
yankee fans are just classless. even mike f on wfan says it. yankee players are cheater, liars. steroid users.
Posted: 11:59 PM on November 2, 2009