Whew. This game was much closer than it should have been, due to some runs scored in the late innings, but the Phils held on to win their second game of this 2009 World Series and send it all back to New York for Game 6.
Unlike last night’s game, where the Phils clawed their way back into a 4-4 tie in the 9th, only to see the Yanks score three runs in the top of the inning to win 7-4, the Phillies offense scored enough runs for the bullpen to hold onto the win.
OK, so I wrote that I saw the Phillies being up 2-0 heading to Citizens Bank Park, and clearly I was wrong. Last night’s game should have been a win, and the Phils at this point should be up 3-2 instead of the other way around. That being said, I’ve also seen a certain team from Boston come back from a 3-0 deficit to win the ALCS by taking each and every game one at a time, and a certain pitcher from that 2004 Red Sox team is now taking the mound for the Phillies. I like Pedro picking up the ball at Yankee Stadium one more time, on regular rest, but the Phillies bats need to produce or this thing will be all done on Wednesday night. No predictions here, but I do believe that the Phils can win against Pettitte on short rest, and send this to a winner-take-all Game 7.
Go Phils !! Go Phils !! Go Phils !!
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