Win tonight and the season continues.

It doesn't get much simpler than that for the Phillies. Defending a world championship is a tough task and the Phillies are now down to their last gasp in order to successfully defend their title. The New York Yankees have taken a commanding 3-1 lead in the World Series and are looking to close out the Phillies on their own turf before heading back to New York. Will the Yankees be returning home for a sixth game or a parade on Wednesday?

For the Phillies there is probably no other pitcher they would prefer to see on the mound than Cliff Lee. Lee's postseason has been phenomenal as he enters tonight's game with a 3-0 record and a 0.54 ERA this October. Lee has clearly been the best pitcher, maybe player, throughout each round of the postseason so far. Lee pitched a complete game in the World Series opener in New York and allowed just one unearned run.

Looking to close out the series, and clinch the franchise's 27th World Series crown, will be A.J. Burnett. Burnett came away with a dominating victory of his own when he shut down the Phillies in game two of the series.

Will the baseball season continue on Wednesday? Tune in tonight to find out.

First pitch: 7:57 pm
TV: FOX

Pitching probables
Cliff Lee (3-0, 0.54 ERA) vs. A.J. Burnett (1-0, 3.55 ERA)

Yankees lead 3-1
Game # (location) - Date, time - preview/open thread/recap/video
Game 1 (New York) - W 6-1 Preview/Open Thread/Recap/Video
Game 2 (New York) - L 1-3 Preview/Open Thread/Recap
Game 3 (Philadelphia) - L 5-8
Game 4 (Philadelphia) - L 4-7 Video
Game 5 (Philadelphia) - November 2, 7:57 pm
Game 6 (New York) - November 4, 7:57 pm*
Game 7 (New York) - November 5, 7:57 pm*
* if necessary

Original Story: http://macho-row.blogspot.com/2009/11...