Once again the Phillies' backs are against the wall. They have thrived in these kinds of situations during the regular season and post-season over the last 3 seasons. Can they do it one (or two) more times?
Here are my thoughts heading into Game 6...
Pedro vs. Pettitte on 3 days rest. I personally would prefer our position here. We beat up Pettitte on 4 days rest (overshadowed by Hamels' meltdown) and Pedro's off-speed pitches have shown so much movement in the playoffs that I think he will continue to be effective.
It is vital that we have the lead heading into the 8th inning. Otherwise we see Mariano for 2 innings, and while he's not impossible to get to, he's as close as it gets.
Can Jayson Werth get to Pettitte again? Can Ryan Howard, who bats between Werth and the red-hot Chase Utley, make it impossible for Pettitte to pitch around both hitters?
Speaking of Howard. HE'S GOING TO THROW YOU SLIDERS, RYAN. LOTS OF THEM. PREPARE YOURSELF AND TRY TO HIT...
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