The 2009 World Series could have ended tonight. As the Phillies found their backs against a proverbial wall, Chase Utley hit two baseballs over a literal wall. That gives him five home runs in the series, tying Reggie Jackson’s record.
Cliff Lee pitched as a mere mortal on this night, surrendering 5 runs in 7+ innings. [...]
Posts Tagged as ‘World Series’
November 2, 2009
Utley Powers the Phils to New York
October 29, 2009
The World Series Shifts to Philly
The game tonight was dominated by pitching once again. This time the Yankees got the better performance. After their 3-1 win the series is now tied 1-1. Pedro pitched very well, but once again he received little support from the offense.
A few thoughts:
I like the strike zone that home plate umpire Jeff Nelson called tonight. [...]
October 28, 2009
Prelude to the 2009 World Series
The 2009 World Series will begin in thirty minutes. I feel like I’m 12 years old again. Last year I enjoyed the Phillies march through the postseason immensely (almost to the point of feeling guilty about it). I thought this year I would be more accustomed to it and that it would have a lesser [...]
October 31, 2008
Thoughts on the World Series
Today at noon there will be a parade in Philadelphia. Thousands of happy people will be there. Members of the Philadelphia Phillies organization will be cruising down Broad Street on floats. I am not able to be there (though I was seriously tempted to skip the assignment I am working on to free up the [...]
October 29, 2008
Expectation
The past few days have felt like the night before Christmas. The Phillies are one win away from a championship, but getting that last win has been elusive. In several hours Game 5 will be resumed (at 8:37pm).
To further set the night before Christmas mood, we have had snow flurries throughout the day.
Of course on this [...]
