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Citizens Bank Park boosts security
November 02, 2009 by
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Additional security was installed in the outfield for Sunday night's Game 4 after fans spent the early innings of Game 3 on Saturday throwing coins at Yankees outfielders Nick Swisher and Melky Cabrera.
Phillies count on Lee in Game 5
November 02, 2009 by
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In his last start, Cliff Lee controlled the game and silenced the Yankees' bats. In a complete-game 6-1 victory in Game 1, he allowed one unearned run and six hits and bested CC Sabathia. This time he sets his sights on A.J. Burnett.
Lidge puts Phillies on brink
November 02, 2009 by
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Brad Lidge bounced back from an abysmal regular season to pitch superbly in the first two rounds of the playoffs. It filled the Phillies with hope that with their closer back in form, their bullpen would get the job done.
Lupica: Alex-cellent performance carries Yanks
November 02, 2009 by
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Finally it was the ninth, for a team that had more ninth inning in it this year than any Yankee team you could remember. Johnny Damon carried the night to the guy who has done the most to carry the Yankees. A-Rod took it from there. His time.
Madden: Joba Rules are for fools
November 02, 2009 by
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The special handling of Joba Chamberlain was designed to prepare him to be the fourth starter for the postseason. Yet, Joe Girardi is trying to win the World Series one starter short while Chamberlain has barely broken a sweat this postseason.
Raissman: Sterling has his ups and downs
November 02, 2009 by
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John Sterling was wounded by a Chase Utley homer drawing the Phillies within one, 4-3, in the seventh. In the eighth, Sterling was in desperate need of shock therapy when Pedro Feliz ripped a homer to left off Joba Chamberlain.
Sabathia gritty on short rest
November 02, 2009 by
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If A.J. Burnett wanted to see how it's done on three days' rest, watching CC Sabathia methodically work his way through the Phillies' lineup Sunday night was the perfect setup for Monday's potential World Series clincher.
Jeter keeps on Hammerin' for Hank
November 02, 2009 by
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On the same night that Derek Jeter was given the Hank Aaron Award, he authored a performance that might shut up anyone who thought he should've lost the hardware to Minnesota's Joe Mauer.
Joba looks to mates to get him through inning
November 02, 2009 by
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Moments after serving up a game-tying home run to Phillies third baseman Pedro Feliz, Joba Chamberlain looked to his teammates in the dugout, needing a jolt of reassurance.
Harper: Damon's moment steals win
November 02, 2009 by
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Johnny Damon's daring steal of second and third, after a memorable nine-pitch at-bat against Brad Lidge in the ninth inning, was as unique as it was brilliant.
Injured Cabrera might sit out Game 5
November 02, 2009 by
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PHILADELPHIA - Joe Girardi doesn't think Melky Cabrera will be healthy enough to play tonight when the Yankees go for the clincher against the Phillies in Game 5 of the World Series.
Hamels 'can't wait' for season to end
November 02, 2009 by
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Phillies Cole Hamels' frustration with his pitching this year reportedly led him to exclaim after Saturday's Game 3 loss that he "can't wait for it to end," referring to his miserable year. The comment caught Phillies manager Charlie Manuel off-guard.
Yankees one win A-way from Series title
November 02, 2009 by
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The Yankees' chase for No. 27 is nearly complete. Alex Rodriguez drove in the go-ahead run in the top of the ninth inning Sunday night, doubling in Johnny Damon to lift the Yankees to a 7-4 win over the Phillies in Game 4.
Pettitte strikes blow with his bat
November 01, 2009 by
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Before Saturday night, Andy Pettitte's most famous moment with a bat might have been when he hurt his elbow on a checked swing as an Astro. But that all changed in the fifth inning, when he lofted an RBI single into left-center to tie it at 3-3.
Werth, A-Rod in home run derby
November 01, 2009 by
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Jayson Werth, who entered Game 3 Saturday night tied with Alex Rodriguez for the most homers this postseason, briefly took the lead from A-Rod when the Phillies right fielder went deep in the second inning off Andy Pettitte.
Raissman: Buck, Tim not quite in focus
November 01, 2009 by
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At first glance, Alex Rodriguez's fourth-inning blast appeared to ricochet high off the right field railing. As soon as Fox aired a replay of the drive, after A-Rod had pulled in with a double, Joe Buck and Tim McCarver knew better.
Bondy: Camera-shy? Not A-Rod!
November 01, 2009 by
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There he was in the fourth inning, the Yanks reeling from a three-run deficit, the Philly fans chanting at him about steroids, and all A-Rod did was slam a two-run homer to revive the Bronx zombies and lead them back to an 8-5 win in Game 3.
Lupica: Gritty outing makes World of difference
November 01, 2009 by
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Andy Pettitte pitched six innings, gave up five hits, struck out seven, gave up the two home runs. It does not look like a lot. It was. On this night, the night when the Yankees were trying to get ahead, Pettitte was as much a champion Yankee as he has ever been.
Hamels hits massive home run speed bump
November 01, 2009 by
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It's safe to say the Phillies Cole Hamels won't be the first back-to-back MVP winner in major-league history. For the second straight postseason start, Hamels was knocked out with one out in the fifth inning.
Blanton solid choice to start Game 4
November 01, 2009 by
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On the surface, the choice of Joe Blanton to pitch for the Phillies in Sunday night's Game 4 of the World Series appears to be mostly about not wanting Cliff Lee to pitch on short rest. But in many ways it's a good choice on its own.
Victorino's at-bat a real Shane
November 01, 2009 by
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The Phillies had Andy Pettitte and the Yankees in serious trouble in the second inning. Two runs were in and there was only one out. The bases were full. Then Shane Victorino let the Bombers' lefthander off the hook.
Hughes saved by Rivera for final two outs
November 01, 2009 by
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The underbelly of the Yankee bullpen has been criticized this October - with good reason - but the non-Mariano Rivera relievers had one of their finest nights of the postseason in Game 3. Well, except for Phil Hughes.
Use of instant replay A-First
November 01, 2009 by
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PHILADELPHIA - Cameraman Matthew McGahan was working last night's Game 3 of the World Series in right field, his camera hugging the right-field pole and stationed right on top of the outfield fence, where he was in perfect position to view Alex Rodriguez's fourth-inning screamer...
Harper: Girardi makes right call with Sabathia
November 01, 2009 by
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So Joe Girardi went ahead Saturday and announced that CC Sabathia will start Game 4 Sunday night, deciding not to wait until he knew if the Yankees were ahead or behind in this World Series. Suffice to say it was not exactly a shocker.
Swisher gives Philly fans his 2 cents' worth
November 01, 2009 by
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After he was benched in Game 2 of the World Series with a meek .114 batting average during his first October in pinstripes, Swisher was reinserted Saturday night and contributed a double and a solo home run in four at-bats in the Yankees' 8-5 victory over the Phillies.
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