"Two Old Dogs" Matched Up for Game 6

Pedro Martinez poster that still hangs on my wall that I bought when I was in 8th grade in 1999-2000.I got it at one of those school book fairs for $5.The Red Sox will never forget and the New York Yankees will never forget either.Editor's note: This was posted after Pedro gave up the four runs through the third inning.Like what you see? Follow me on Twitter http://twitter.com/batterupbruno

With their backs against the wall, needing a victory to keep their season alive, the reigning WFC failed to capitalize with men on base and as a result the New York Yankees are world champions. Pedro Martinez seemingly never had a chance against this potent Yankees line up, Hideki Matsui specifically. The Yanks got four off him early, tacked on a few more against the Phils pen, and...

The Yankees built up a big lead and would not let it go, rejecting the Phillies' try at a repeat.

Tonight Pedro Martinez takes the mound again for the Phllies. Dave C noted before the series that Martinez is still a solid pitcher, but very prone to giving up the long ball. That is just what we saw in Game 2, he got 8 Ks to just 2 BB over 6 innings, but [...]

Pedro Martinez loads the bases with one out in the third on a single, walk and hit by pitch. That brings up Alex Rodriguez. A-Rod can give the Yankees a huge lead here. Update: Alex swings and misses at two of the first three pitches to fall behind 1-2. Update: Pedro hits the outside corner [...]

While most of his Phils teammates have attempted to avoid the World Series spotlight at all costs, Ben Reiter says Pedro Martinez is soaking it all in as his fabulous career winds down.

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 [...]

Tina Lewis had been nervous all day, but really there was no need. This was a done deal, as soon as the Bleacher Creatures found our voice and Pedro Martinez lost his fastball. We're his daddies, in case you didn't hear.

It was not quite Grady Little, but it was close. Phillies manager Charlie Manuel left Pedro Martinez in Game 6 last night to face Hideki Matsui in the third inning despite the fact that Matsui had already homered off Martinez. And despite the fac...

Andy Pettitte (1-0, 6.00) vs. Pedro Martinez (0-1, 4.50).