Mattie T’s Game 3 Recap of the 2009 World Series
Written by The Go-To-Man Mattie T. on November 1, 2009
Once the Phillies got done with their big three-run 2nd inning, they thought it was enough to give them their 1st series lead of the Fall Classic.
Not against these Yankees.
Andy Pettitte helped his own cause with an RBI single in the 5th, while Johnny Damon’s 2-run double gave New York the lead for good as they went on to beat Philadelphia 8-5.
Outside of a bad 2nd inning, Pettitte provided a solid outing as he gave up 4 runs on 5 hits in 6 innings pitched while walking three & striking out seven.
Cole Hamels’ struggling postseason continued, as he was tagged for 5 runs on 5 hits on just 4 1/3 innings of work.
Shane Victorino, Chase Utley & Ryan Howard combined to go 0-for-11 with 5 strikeouts in the heart of the Phillies’ batting order.
Jayson Werth hit a pair of solo homers for Philadelphia in a losing effort.
Game 4 will be played tonight, as C.C. Sabathia will pitch on short rest against Joe Blanton.
Sabathia lost Game 1 on Wednesday despite allowing just 2 runs on 4 hits in 7 innings of work.
Blanton is 0-3 in 4 career starts against the Yankees with a 8.18 ERA.
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